Characters & Roles

White Christmas Character Descriptions

This role list is in no particular order, it simply lists featured/lead roles, with a brief description.

CAST REQUIREMENTS

PRINCIPALS

3 Women

3 Men

1 Young Girl

FEATURED

2 Women

3 Men

ENSEMBLE

Large singing-dancing ensemble consisting of 'Jimmy's Back Room' Clubgoers, Train Passengers, Inn Guests, Chorus Kids, Patrons of the Regency Room

CHARACTERS

Bob Wallace - late 20's to mid 30's, a superb singer with a crooning style who moves well.

Phil Davis - late 20's to mid 30's, strong jazz and tap-dancing needed - a song-and-dance comic performer.

Betty Haynes - mid to late 20's, a female singer of quiet beauty and charm who must move well.

Judy Haynes - early 20's, strong jazz and tap-dancing needed - a major song-and-dance performer.

General Henry Waverly - late 50's to mid 60's, with the exception of one line, a non-singing role.

Martha Watson - late 40's to mid 60's, a winning, appealing character-comedienne

Susan Waverly - 9 years old, she must have an excellent belt voice and be able to move well.

Ralph Sheldrake - mid to late 30's

Rita - mid 20's to early 30's

Rhoda - mid 20's to early 30's

Ezekiel Foster - mid 40's to late 50's

Mike - mid 20's to late 30's

Tessie

Jimmy

Cigarette Girl

Snoring Man

Mrs. Snoring Man

Train Conductor

Dance Captain

Seamstress

Assistant Seamstress

Ed Sullivan Announcer

Regency Room Announcer - offstage voice

Sheldrake's Secretary - offstage voice

'Jimmy's Back Room' Clubgoers

Train Passengers

Inn Guests

Chorus Kids

Patrons of the Regency Room