Characters

Dramatis Personae

Nathan Detroit

Should be a very good actor with excellent comic timing and able to handle a sizable role. Their presence must draw the focus in any scene. Cast an actor who can take positive risks with his acting and singing. Nathan's big secret is that he wants to marry Adelaide; he just can't bring himself to admit it.

Miss Adelaide

Miss Adelaide is a classic performer. Adelaide needs to be funny and able to do a convincingly thick New York City dialect. Must create a character full of personality.

Sky Masterson

Sky Masterson is the quintessential, "smooth-as-velvet" Broadway gambler; he's slick and charming. In today's terms he would be called "a player." Sky should have a strong voice capable of owning the stage when delivering "Luck Be a Lady." He has a soft spot for Sarah Brown.

Sarah Brown

Sarah Brown is the "girl next door" with an adventurous side that's waiting to escape. She is gently authoritative, the mirror opposite of Sky. Sky is her weakness. She pairs off well and can hold her own with Sky Masterson.

Arvide Abernathy

Arvide Abernathy is Sarah Brown's grandfather and the bass drum player in the Mission Band. Non-singing role.

Nicely-Nicely Johnson

Nicely - Nicely Johnson is walking, talking, Broadway comedy. Should be an excellent musician and someone who isn't afraid to take positive risks. They should have the chops to really deliver the showstopper, "Sit Down You're Rockin' the Boat."

Benny Southstreet

Benny Southstreet and Rusty Charlie are the small-time gambler sidekicks of Nicely- Nicely Johnson. Should have a handle on comic timing.

Rusty Charlie

Rusty Charlie is a the small-time gambler sidekick of Nicely- Nicely Johnson.

Harry The Horse

Harry the Horse is a colorful addition to the crapshooters crew. They should be a strong and humorous character. They are in all the ensemble numbers but don't need to be strong singers. Their lines are sidesplitting. Harry is rough and slick.

Big Jule

A strong and humorous character. They are in all the ensemble numbers but don't need to be strong singers. Their lines are sidesplitting. Big Jule is one hulking thug.

Lt. Brannigan

Lt. Brannigan is the police officer that always plays the patsy and is outwitted by the Gamblers.

General Cartwright

General Cartwright is the formidable leader of the Save-a-Soul Mission organization. Cartwright can appear very strict and imposing!

Gamblers

The Gamblers are the well-dressed "comic glue" of the show. A variety of gamblers, pedestrians, workers, NYC folks of all types will work perfectly for this group.

Angie The Ox is a gambler with one solo speaking line. Gamblers also include Liver Lips Louie, Society Max, and the Lookout.

Hot Box Girls

The Hot Box Girls work in the club and are in the act "A Bushel and a Peck" where Miss Adelaide is the headliner. MIMI is a Hot Box Girl who has one line.

Master Of Ceremonies

The Master of Ceremonies is the host at the Hot Box Club.

Mission Band

The Mission Band is the tireless group that can be comprised of as many performers as you wish. They are more about persistence than precision. Cast ensemble kids who are not strong dancers but are comfortable with singing and taking stage direction. The Mission Band includes Agatha, Calvin, Martha, and Bertha.

Cops

Those called on to protect and serve. Always the foil and sucker to the gamblers. We cheer when they fall short and are tricked.

Street Vendor

Sells wares, non-speaking part.

Liver Lips Louie

A featured gambler.

Society Max

A featured gambler.

Lookout

A featured gambler.

Ensemble

Makes up the ensemble, creating the fast paced world of 1950's NYC. They will play featured characters and gamblers. Does a lion's share of the singing. Lot's of fun.