Cast Description

Music Man JR Cast Descriptions

  • Harold Hill
    Harold Hill is a great role for a young person to play. Must have charisma and charm, and is comfortable on stage. He needs to be a great actor, a good singer, and a good mover. Preference will be given to boys with a changed voice. Must be someone who has proven they can memorizes lines easily and has a good sense of musical rhythm. Must be complement the actress playing Marian and the two together must exude a spark of excitement.
    Gender: Male
    Vocal range top: G5
    Vocal range bottom: B3
  • Marian Paroo
    The role of Marian is a different twist on the traditional leading lady. The character progresses greatly during the show, starting as an uptight librarian and transforming into a beautiful and trusting young woman. Our Marian must have an amazing voice, be an excellent actor, and be able to move well. She must also have an air of confidence that draws Harold and your audience to her. She will also need to be comfortable kissing two boys-Harold and Charlie Cowell, which requires a certain amount of emotional maturity. 
    Vocal range top: G5
    Vocal range bottom: G3
  • Charlie Cowell
    Charlie Cowell is one of the premium acting-only roles. The actor playing Charlie will possibly play other parts (not Charlie) for other scenes. Must be a strong actor with a good loud voice who is a bit of a ham and likes being on the stage. He has to be comfortable kissing Marian, and should have a good sense of comic timing. 
    Gender: Male
  • Mayor Shinn
    According to Meredith Willson, the actor playing Mayor Shinn needs a good sense of comic timing, but should be able to perform the role very seriously. This is elemental in creating the humor of The Music Man JR., which is based in reality. Mayor Shinn does not have to sing or dance, but he is responsible for a great deal of the pacing and line pick up in the show. Must be able to memorize long monologues.
    Gender: Male
  • Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn
    Everybody wants to play Eulalie. This is a great role for a great comic actress. Again we look to Mr. Willson’s warning and will avoid casting an actress who is over the top. If Eulalie takes herself seriously the audience will find her hysterical. Eulalie does have some singing and some dancing, or at least posing. Must work well with the actor playing Mayor Shinn.
     
    Gender: Female
    Vocal range top: D5
    Vocal range bottom: D4
  • Marcellus Washburn
    This classic sidekick to Harold has been immortalized by comedic greats like Buddy Hacket. Marcellus’ big number is “Shipoopi” so the actor playing Marcellus has to act well, sing reasonably well (although a character voice is best) and be able to dance. We are looking for someone who likes to be funny,
    Gender: Male
    Vocal range top: D#5
    Vocal range bottom: E4
  • Ethel Toffelmier
    Ethel is Marcellus’s girlfriend. She’s described by Marcellus as “a nice comfortable girl and the bosses’ niece.” Ethel has some acting, some singing, and some dancing. Ethel is also one of the solo Pick-a-Little ladies. Must work well with the actor playing Marcellus. Think Ethel and Fred from I Love Lucy!
    Gender: Female
    Vocal range top: D5
    Vocal range bottom: D4
  • Mrs. Paroo
    Mrs. Paroo is the conscience of River City. She is a great mother, stands up for what she believes in, and gently pushes Marian to think of her future. The role requires an actress who can do a good Irish Brogue, and who can sing and act. She should also look right with Marian and Winthrop.
    Gender: Female
    Vocal range top: Eb5
  • Winthrop Paroo
    Winthrop is Marion’s younger brother. Must have an unchanged voice and he must be a good actor. Winthrop also needs to be able to affect a believable lisp. Winthrop has to transform from a shy child to an outspoken child who not only sings but dances!
    Gender: Male
    Vocal range top: Eb5
    Vocal range bottom: C4
  • Ewart Dunlop
    Ewart is one of the four quartet members with the second highest voice or tenor. Must be a strong singer.
    Vocal range top: F#5
    Vocal range bottom: E4
  • Oliver Hix
    Oliver is one of the four quartet members with the second lowest voice or baritone. Must be a strong singer.
    Vocal range top: F#5
    Vocal range bottom: E4
  • Jacey Squires
    Jacey is one of the four quartet members with the highest voice or tenor. Must be a strong singer.
    Vocal range top: A5
    Vocal range bottom: B3
  • Olin Britt
    Olin is one of the four quartet members with the lowest voice or bass. Must be a strong singer. Gender: Male
    Vocal range top: D5
    Vocal range bottom: A3
  • Tommy Djilas
    Tommy is the teen heartthrob in the show. Must look the part and be able to act and dance. Tommy’s love interest is Zaneeta. Preference will be given to an actor that has on stage chemistry with the actress playing Zaneeta.
    Gender: Male
  • Zaneeta Shinn
    Must be a very strong dancer. Possibly will have dance features in both “76 trombones” and “Shipoopi”. Zaneeta also should look like she belongs in the Shinn Family.  Zaneeta gets to deliver the classic “Ye gads” line!
    Gender: Female
  • Gracie Shinn
    Gracie is Zaneeta’s little sister. This role has dialogue and traditionally is the first soloist in “Wells Fargo Wagon.” Must be a strong actor and singer.
    Gender: Female
    Vocal range top: Eb5
    Vocal range bottom: B3
  • Alma Hix
    One of the core members of the Pick-a-little ladies, requiring girls with strong voices and a good sense of comedy. Alma is married to Oliver. 
     
    Gender: Female
    Vocal range top: D5
    Vocal range bottom: D4
  • Maud Dunlop
    One of the core members of the Pick-a-little ladies, requiring girls with strong voices and a good sense of comedy. Maud is married to Ewart. 
     
    Gender: Female
    Vocal range top: D5
    Vocal range bottom: D4
  • Mrs. Squires
    One of the core members of the Pick-a-little ladies, requiring girls with strong voices and a good sense of comedy. Mrs. Squires is married to Jacey. 
     
    Gender: Female
    Vocal range top: D5
    Vocal range bottom: D4
  • Conductor
    The conductor has the first line in the show, so must be an actor that is loud and energetic voice!
  • Constable Locke
    The Constable is a quietly wise man who sees through Harold, but doesn’t seem to mind. Must be a strong actor.
    Gender: Male

Aladdin JR Cast Descriptions

  • Aladdin

    Aladdin, a poor street urchin, longs to make his mother proud, but sometimes loses his way. He’s the thief with a heart of gold, so must be a charismatic actor with the versatility to play both the playful prankster and romantic lead. Must be a strong singer that can carry this heavy- singing role.

    Gender: Male
    Vocal range top: E4
    Vocal range bottom: G2
  • Babkak
    Babkak, Omar, and Kassim are Aladdin’s three loyal and playful pals. Babkak is the Agrabahn foodie who loves to snack, kindhearted Omar has a sensitive soul, and stubborn Kassim yearns to be a leader. The three actors playing these parts should be a truly tight-knit trio of strong singers and actors.
    Gender: Any
    Vocal range top: E4
    Vocal range bottom: G2
  • Omar
    Babkak, Omar, and Kassim are Aladdin’s three loyal and playful pals. Babkak is the Agrabahn foodie who loves to snack, kindhearted Omar has a sensitive soul, and stubborn Kassim yearns to be a leader. The three actors playing these parts should be a truly tight-knit trio of strong singers and actors.
    Gender: Any
    Vocal range top: E4
    Vocal range bottom: G2
  • Kassim
    Babkak, Omar, and Kassim are Aladdin’s three loyal and playful pals. Babkak is the Agrabahn foodie who loves to snack, kindhearted Omar has a sensitive soul, and stubborn Kassim yearns to be a leader. The three actors playing these parts should be a truly tight-knit trio of strong singers and actors.
    Gender: Any
    Vocal range top: E4
    Vocal range bottom: G2
  • Genie

    Genie is the fast-talking, fun-loving, scene- stealing wisecracker who lives in the lamp and yearns to be free. Must be an actor with great comic timing and a flashy and fun sense of showmanship.

    Gender: Any
    Vocal range top: D#4
    Vocal range bottom: G2
  • Iago

    Iago is the fawning and funny sidekick to Jafar. Must be an actor who can execute this lackey’s many sarcastic asides with comedic flair. Strong singer/dancer is a plus.

    Gender: Any
    Vocal range top: E4
    Vocal range bottom: Bb2
  • Isir

    Isir, Manal, and Rajah, Jasmine’s devoted attendants, keep the Princess grounded with their honesty and openness. Isir, whose name means “inspiration,” is optimistic; Manal, “achievement,” is assertively encouraging; and Rajah, “hope,” is the most protective. These three actresses must have chemistry, and be strong singers who can pull off “These Palace Walls” with aplomb.

    Gender: Female
    Vocal range top: Eb5
    Vocal range bottom: B3
  • Manal

    Isir, Manal, and Rajah, Jasmine’s devoted attendants, keep the Princess grounded with their honesty and openness. Isir, whose name means “inspiration,” is optimistic; Manal, “achievement,” is assertively encouraging; and Rajah, “hope,” is the most protective. These three actresses must have chemistry, and be strong singers who can pull off “These Palace Walls” with aplomb.

    Gender: Female
    Vocal range top: Eb5
    Vocal range bottom: B3
  • Rajah

    Isir, Manal, and Rajah, Jasmine’s devoted attendants, keep the Princess grounded with their honesty and openness. Isir, whose name means “inspiration,” is optimistic; Manal, “achievement,” is assertively encouraging; and Rajah, “hope,” is the most protective. These three actresses must have chemistry, and be strong singers who can pull off “These Palace Walls” with aplomb.

    Gender: Female
    Vocal range top: Eb5
    Vocal range bottom: B3
  • Jafar

    Jafar is the power-hungry and crooked Grand Vizier. Must be a strong actor who can sing and portray both sides of Jafar’s two-faced personality – loyal advisor to the Sultan and scheming villain – as well as pull off delicious comedic moments with his lackey, Iago.

    Gender: Male
    Vocal range top: Eb4
    Vocal range bottom: Bb2
  • Jasmine

    Jasmine, the Princess of Agrabah, longs to experience the world outside the palace walls. Curious and assertive, she knows what she wants and craves the freedom to make her own choices. Must be a strong actor and singer who can portray both the romantic lead and a young woman caught between her responsibilities to her people and to herself.

    Gender: Female
    Vocal range top: E5
    Vocal range bottom: G3
  • Sultan

    Sultan, the warm-hearted ruler who dotes on his daugther, is committed to upholding the ancient laws of Agrabah. Must be a strong actor who can play this father figure convincingly.

    Gender: Male
    Vocal range top: C4
    Vocal range bottom: Ab3
  • Beggars

    Agrabahns are the citizens of Agrabah who help to create the bustling marketplace – merchants, shoppers, beggars, guards, etc.  The Beggars (3) are a small group with whom Aladdin briefly interacts. (We may cast more than 3 – however, 3 are specifically mentioned in the script.)

    Gender: Any

     
  • Apple Vendor

    Agrabahns are the citizens of Agrabah who help to create the bustling marketplace – merchants, shoppers, beggars, guards, etc. The Apple Vendor is a merchant who reviles the beggars and from whom Jasmine unintentionally steals an apple.

    Gender: Any

     
  • Fortune Teller

    Agrabahns are the citizens of Agrabah who help to create the bustling marketplace – merchants, shoppers, beggars, guards, etc.  The Fortune Teller unwittingly helps Aladdin escape the guards in “One Jump Ahead.”

     

     
    Gender: Any
  • Shop Owner

    Agrabahns are the citizens of Agrabah who help to create the bustling marketplace – merchants, shoppers, beggars, guards, etc.  The Shop Owner is a marketplace vendor from whom Aladdin steals bread.

    Gender: Any

     
  • Razoul

    Razoul, the rough and commanding head of the palace guards, answers to Jafar. Must be a performer who can portray an intimidating leader.

    Gender: Any

     
  • The Guards

    Agrabahns are the citizens of Agrabah who help to create the bustling marketplace – merchants, shoppers, beggars, guards, etc.  The Guards (2) follow Razoul’s orders. The guards help Razoul defend the palace during “High Adventure.” (While 2 are identified in the script, we may add more.)

    Gender: Any

     
  • Prince Abdullah

    Prince Abdullah is one of Princess Jasmine’s haughty and arrogant suitors.

    Gender: Male
  • Attendants

    The Attendants accompany Prince Abdullah on his journey to Agrabah.

    Gender: Any
  • Spooky Voice

    The mysterious Spooky Voice, conjured by Jafar, reveals the location of the lamp. This voice can be recorded, come from offstage, or with creative staging, come from an ensemble performer onstage.

    Gender: Any
  • Cave of Wonders

    The Cave of Wonders is the ominous voice that instructs Aladdin to fetch only the lamp from the treasures within. This voice can be created in a variety of ways, much like the Spooky Voice.

    Gender: Any
  • Ensemble

    The Ensemble in “Friend Like Me” is conjured by Genie to help wow Aladdin by singing, dancing, and assisting in performing fun and fabulous magic tricks. The Ensemble will also play the Entourage, led by Aladdin’s three pals, that helps to create the visually spectacular parade through the palace in “Prince Ali.” Ensemble members will also play Agrabahns.

    Gender: Any

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