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CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
 

Character

Age Range
Description
The Narrator (El Gallo)
35 to 50

A rakish, handsome gallant; a dashing, articulate bandit. Baritone: A flat – High G

The Girl (Luisa)
16 to 18

A romantic idealist with spirit. Soprano: B – High B

The Boy (Matt)
18 to 20

An innocent young man, yearning for adventure. Baritone/Tenor: A – High G

The Boy’s Father (Hucklebee)
35+

Former navy man, meticulous gardener.
Baritone: A – High F sharp

The Girl ’s Father (Bellomy)
35+

A merchant, also a picky gardener.
Baritone: A – High F sharp

The Actor (Henry)
40+

An aging, over-the-top thespian.
Non-singing

The Man Who Dies (Mortimer)
30+

Henry’s goofy sidekick.
Non-singing

The Mute
20+

A speechless presence who watches, acts as the wall, and so on. May need to play musical instruments, like the tambourine. Male or female. Non-singing

 

 

September 4 - 21

Directed by
Lisa Mitchell

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