Episode cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Patrick Stewart | ... | Capt. Jean-Luc Picard | |
Jonathan Frakes | ... | Cmdr. William Riker | |
LeVar Burton | ... | Lt. Geordi La Forge | |
Michael Dorn | ... | Lt. Worf | |
Marina Sirtis | ... | Counselor Deanna Troi | |
Brent Spiner | ... | Lt. Cmdr. Data | |
Wil Wheaton | ... | Wesley Crusher | |
Diana Muldaur | ... | Doctor Pulaski | |
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Marnie Mosiman | ... | Harmony / Balance |
Randy Oglesby | ... | Scholar / Artist (as Thomas Oglesby) | |
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Leo Damian | ... | Warrior / Adonis |
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Howie Seago | ... | Riva |
Colm Meaney | ... | Transporter Chief | |
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Richard Lavin | ... | Warrior #1 |
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Chip Heller | ... | Warrior #2 |
Worf is most anxious to meet Riva, the almost mythical negotiator who played a key part in appeasing the Klingons so they could enter the Federation. The Enterpise picks him up at his home planet and learns he's mute and comes with a 'chorus' of three who not only speak for him but also represent complementary views on things and emotions. he confidently goes about his mission, but a rogue member from the delegation of one of two centuries-warring planets suddenly murders his entire chorus. Disheartened, Riva wants to retreat altogether, only Troi hopes to persuade him to persevere and senses an angle. Written by KGF Vissers
The man who played Riva (Howie Seago) is deaf. He uses sign language correctly. But Riva is not. He is mute.
Riva needs a his Chorus to send his thoughts to others to verbalize - which means that Riva can hear just fine, but cannot speak.