Casting

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Cast Size: Small (Up to 10 performers)
Cast Type: Ensemble Cast
Dance Requirements: None

Character Breakdown

Woman 1
An older character type. Musical numbers include "And I Was Beautiful," "Before the Parade Passes By," "That's How Young I Feel," and "If He Walked into My Life."
Gender: female
Age: 40 to 55
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: F#3
Man 1
An older leading-man type with a strong sense of humor. Musical numbers include "Kiss Her Now," "One Person," "Movies Were Movies," and "I Don't Want to Know."
Gender: male
Age: 40 to 55
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: G2
Woman 2
A woman in the prime of life, sassy and full of humor. Musical numbers include "I Am What I Am," "Time Heals Everything," and "I'll Be Here Tomorrow."
Gender: female
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: E3
Man 2
A comic in the prime of life, capable of selling a drag act. Musical numbers include "A Little More Mascara" and "Song on the Sand."
Gender: male
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: G2
Woman 3
An ingenue with a sprightly comic flair and tap dancing skills. Musical numbers include "Ribbons Down My Back," "So Long, Dearie," "Nelson," "What Do I Do Now? (Gooch's Song)," "Tap Your Troubles Away," and "Shalom."
Gender: female
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: Bb5
Vocal range bottom: F#3
Man 3
A young leading man-type with strong movement and dance skills. Musical numbers include "My Best Girl" and "It Only Takes a Moment."
Gender: male
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Man 4
A pianist/singer with both musical theatre and classical piano skills. The production is focused around him at the piano. His featured musical numbers are "The Man in the Moon" and "I Promise You a Happy Ending."
Gender: male
Age: 25 to 45
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: G2