*Anna Maria*: Must be able to present herself
as a young emotional girl who has recently lost her mother. (main lead role-will be called back)
Jeanine: Mother who works for a living. Must portray
a woman in her mid-30's/40's.
*Wendy*: A sensitive woman who is homeless. The
female leader of the group. (lead role-will be called back)
*Susy*: Has a New York attitude. She is a homeless
woman who likes things the way she wants them. (lead role-will be called back)
*Randy*: He is the comical character that does
not really pay attention. He should be able to make some jokes. (lead role-will be called back)
*Bob*: He is the male leader. Wendy and Bob are
“married”. He should be able to portray a sketchy business man. (lead
role-will be called back)
Mr(s). Gomez: A teacher for about the 4th
grade. Should be a smart character. Male or female role.
Police Officer: A serious man/woman. Should be
able to deal with business seriously.
Principle: Straight forward man/woman. Must be
serious.
Counselors: This non-speaking role is important
to help the children after they find out about 9/11.
Donald Trump: A business man who nows what he
wants.
Cliff/Cleo: A person who will be carrying luggage
to check into the apartment complex.
Robby/Rolanda: This non-speaking role should show
a polite man/woman who does work at apartment complex.
Alfred/Alayna: A boy in the class. Must be a shy
boy/girl.
Patricia/Patrick: Outspoken friend of Anna Maria's.
News Reporter: This is a fact to fact character.
Camera Man: This non-speaking role follows the
reporter on the street.
Ensemble/Class: This non-speaking role adds richness
to the show.
Fantastical Friends
*Fred*: Typical preteen boy who hates to read.
Jill: Preteen girl who loves books and the library.
*Book Master*: A bizarre, funny man, with a magical
air.
Mrs. Williams: The librarian.
*Meg*: Teaches younger children, 16.
*Jo*: A tomboy, sits with her elderly aunt, 15.
*Beth*: Shy, 13.
*Amy*: Prim & proper, 12.
*Marmee*: Their mother, wise & gentle.
*Alice*: A pretty little girl with long blonde
hair.
Mouse: A small gray mouse, excitable.
Caterpillar: An arrogant insect.
Bird: A frantic fowl.
Mad Hatter: Nutty as a fruitcake.
March Hare: A wild hare.
Dormouse: A sleepy rodent, can be the same mouse
listed above.
*Mock Turtle*: A sad sea creature.
*Sherlock Holmes*: A super-slueth, about 40.
*Dr. John Watson*: Sherlocks companion, middle-aged.
Col. Barkley: A portly man in his late 40's.
Nancy Barkley: His wife, an attractive middle-aged
woman.
Jane Stewart: Their maid, 20's.
Coachman: Their servant, any age.
Miss Morrison: The Barkley's neighbor, 30's.
The Crooked Man: A frightening looking man, 50.
*Mrs. White*: An elderly country woman.
*Mr. White*: Her husband, also elderly.
Herbert White: Their son, 30's.
Sergeant/Major Morris: A gruff war veteran.
Visitor: A somber man, any age.
*All roles with stars (**) next to them
will be called back.*