CHARACTERS
Cast of 32 - we encourage actors of all ethnicities to audition
Bob Wallace - age 25-35, a superb singer with a crooning style who moves well. Baritone
Phil Davis – age 25-35, strong jazz and tap-dancing needed - a song-and-dance comic performer. Bari-tenor
Betty Haynes – age 25-35, a female singer of quiet beauty and charm who must move well. Rich chest mix sound & a soprano extension
Judy Haynes – age 25-35, strong jazz and tap-dancing needed - a major song-and-dance performer. Chest mix
General Henry Waverly – age 45 to mid 60's, with the exception of one line, a non-singing/non-dancing role.
Martha Watson - late 40's to mid 60's, a winning, appealing character-comedienne with a clarion belt voice
Susan Waverly - 9 years old, she must have an excellent belt voice and be able to move well.
Ralph Sheldrake – age 25-35, Baritone
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, Strong Baritone
Mike – age 20's to late 30's, the Stage Manager, a non-singing/non-dancing role
ENSEMBLE: 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 (NOTE: Large singing-dancing ensemble consisting of Jimmy's Back Room Clubgoers, Train Passengers, Inn Guests, Chorus Kids, Patrons of the Regency Room)