Casting

Dina is Tom's mature side. She is thoughtful and grounded. Dina take the lead on "Interjections." Your Dina should be a good, strong singer with an ability to sing harmony.

Dori takes the lead on "A Noun is a Person, Place or Thing", and "The Preamble". She needs to be a strong singer who can lead the entire ensemble. She is the silly, goofy side of Tom.

George is a marvelous character role. George takes the lead on, "Three Is a Magic Number", and "Just a Bill." Your George should be a good singer and a great character actor. He the romantic, caring and in control part of Tom.

Joe is the cool side of Tom. He's laid back and fun loving. Try to cast a Joe that can deliver the great, "Conjunction Junction" with the right growl.

Shulie is the ingenue. She is Tom's sweet, genuine side. Shulie takes the lead on "Unpack your adjectives", and "Interplanet Janet". Your Shulie should be a strong singer and a likable character actor.

Tom is the idealistic young teacher, the hero of our story. You may want to cast a young teacher from your school or community who fits the role and cast the rest of the ensemble of kids around him. Or, cast a mature young performer. In any case, your Tom should be an amiable, likable, charming performer. Tom doesn't sing much solo stuff, so go with your best actor.

Using a choir for the ensemble singing parts is a great way to use everyone who auditions for your show. Any young person who can at least carry a tune could be cast in your ensemble choir, and you can utilize the choir in staging the larger numbers as well.

Using a choir for the ensemble singing parts is a great way to use everyone who auditions for your show. Any young person who can at least carry a tune could be cast in your ensemble choir, and you can utilize the choir in staging the larger numbers as well.