Casting

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Cast Size: Medium (11 to 20 performers)
Cast Type: Ensemble Cast
Dance Requirements: None

Character Breakdown

Adele
A girl new to Alfie's bus route who he thinks will be perfect for his play. She is a young, sweet, "small-town" girl who is wise beyond her years.
Gender: female
Age: 18 to 25
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: C4
Alfie
Average looks and build, he is a dreamer who idolizes Oscar Wilde. He is in love with Robbie but wrestles with his sexuality throughout the story.
Gender: male
Age: 35 to 45
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Baldy
Also known as James Michael O'Shea, he is the resident stage manager at St. Imelda's. He lost his wife early in life.
Gender: male
Age: 50 to 70
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: B2
Breton Beret
Seduces Alfie in order to beat him up for being gay.
Gender: male
Age: 20 to 35
Vocal range top: C4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Carney
The local butcher who is the usual star of Alfie's productions and boasts an ego about it. The most socially and morally conservative member of the community.
Gender: male
Age: 45 to 60
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Ernie Lally
The company set designer.
Gender: male
Age: 25 to 40
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: B2
Father Kenny
Lily Byrne
Alfie's sister who cares deeply for him, but finds him odd. She is socially and morally conservative.
Gender: female
Age: 40 to 50
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: E3
Miss Crowe
The company costume designer.
Gender: female
Age: 40 to 60
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: B3
Mrs. Curtin
An actor in the company and the choreographer.
Gender: female
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Mrs. Grace
Mrs. Patrick
Robbie's married lover and the mother of three children.
Gender: female
Age: 35 to 45
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Oscar Wilde
Peter
Rasher Flynn
The company technician.
Gender: male
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Robbie
Alfie's coworker and closest friend. He is charming, honest and likeable.
Gender: male
Age: 20 to 35
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: C3
Sully O'hara