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The protagonist of the play; Walter is a dreamer; he wants to be rich and devises plans to acquire wealth with his friends, particularly Willy Harris; when the play opens, he wants to invest his father’s insurance money in a new liquor store venture; he spends the rest of the play endlessly preoccupied with discovering a quick solution to his family’s various problems. "A RAISIN IN THE SUN"

Mama’s daughter and Walter’s sister; Beneatha is an intellectual; twenty years old, she attends college and is better educated than the rest of the Younger family; some of her personal beliefs and views have distanced her from conservative Mama; she dreams of being a doctor and struggles to determine her identity as a well-educated black woman. "A RAISIN IN THE SUN"

Walter and Beneatha’s mother; the matriarch of the family, Mama is religious, moral, and maternal; she wants to use her husband’s insurance money as a down payment on a house with a backyard to fulfill her dream for her family to move up in the world. "A RAISIN IN THE SUN"

Walter’s wife and Travis’s mother; Ruth takes care of the Youngers’ small apartment; her marriage to Walter has problems, but she hopes to rekindle their love; she is about thirty, but her weariness makes her seem older; constantly fighting poverty and domestic troubles, she continues to be an emotionally strong woman; her almost pessimistic pragmatism helps her to survive. "A RAISIN IN THE SUN"

A Nigerian student in love with Beneatha; Asagai, as he is often called, is very proud of his African heritage, and Beneatha hopes to learn about her African heritage from him; he eventually proposes marriage to Beneatha and hopes she will return to Nigeria with him. "A RAISIN IN THE SUN"

A wealthy, African-American man who courts Beneatha; the Youngers approve of George, but Beneatha dislikes his willingness to submit to white culture and forget his African heritage; he challenges the thoughts and feelings of other black people through his arrogance and flair for intellectual competition. "A RAISIN IN THE SUN"

The only white character in the play; Mr. Lindner arrives at the Youngers’ apartment from the Clybourne Park Improvement Association; he offers the Youngers a deal to reconsider moving into his (all-white) neighborhood. "A RAISIN IN THE SUN"

One of Walter’s partners in the liquor-store plan; Bobo appears to be as mentally slow as his name indicates. "A RAISIN IN THE SUN"

The Youngers’ neighbor; Mrs. Johnson takes advantage of the Youngers’ hospitality and warns them about moving into a predominantly white neighborhood; nice cameo role. "A RAISIN IN THE SUN"

The two moving men appear at the end of the play to assist with the move; they will also work with the Stage Manager as members of the backstage crew; "A RAISIN IN THE SUN"

Male identifying. "TWENTY50"

Female identifying. "TWENTY50"

Female identifying , 18. "TWENTY50"

Male identifying. "TWENTY50"

Female identifying. "TWENTY50"

Male identifying. "TWENTY50"

Male identifying. "TWENTY50"

LIBRARIAN: a bit of an introvert but still very caring. MRS. CRATCHIT: Cratchit’s wife and mother of 4 children, she has set up the house for Christmas Dinner. "A CHRISTMAS CAROL"

SCROOGE: a grouchy man whose lack of compassion draws the attention of ghosts who teach him how to restore his kindness. MAN: The boy’s father who comes to pick him up from his day at the library, present in hand. "A CHRISTMAS CAROL"

CRATCHIT: Scrooge’s clerk, a man who’s good at his job even with who he works under. ANDY: A boy leaving the schoolhouse in great spirits because there will be no homework over the holidays. DICK: a fellow apprentice and a fan of Young Scrooge. BELLE'S HUSBAND: the man who ends up with the woman that Scrooge once loved, a father to her children. KEEPER TWO SAILOR MALE GUEST BUSINESSMAN TWO UNDERTAKER ENSEMBLE "A CHRISTMAS CAROL"

FRED: Scrooge’s nephew, a kind, generous, love-filled man, he tries to spread Christmas cheer to Scrooge. CHILD: (SLEDDING). PAT: A boy leaving the schoolhouse in great spirits because there will be no homework over the holidays. YOUNG SCROOGE POOR UNCLE: a man trying to get his food home to his family while it’s still warm, he tries to protect his spot in line along with his niece until some Christmas magic is shared. MINER BUSINESSMAN THREE ENSEMBLE "A CHRISTMAS CAROL"

GENTLEMAN 1: a man in hopes of collecting financial support for the poor who asks Scrooge what he will offer. CHILD: (SLEDDING) MICHAEL: a child leaving the schoolhouse in great spirits because there will be no homework over the holiday. BUSINESSMAN FOUR: a person who is going through the typical motions of business. "A CHRISTMAS CAROL"

CHILD: (SLEDDING) PAST: The ghost guide for Scrooge, to show him who he’d been on Christmas before. BELLE: one of the Fezziwig’s daughters, she draws Scrooge’s attention, and they have a romantic relationship that is ruined by Scrooge’s growing greed. POOR MOM: A woman in line to get her food warmed to bring home to her 5 children, defensive of her spot until some Christmas magic is shared. MINER'S SISTER CELIA LAUNDRESS CAROLINE ENSEMBLE "A CHRISTMAS CAROL"

CHILD: (SLEDDING) CHILD: (LEAVING SCHOOL) MRS. FEZZIWIG: A cheerful woman and mother who invites her husband’s apprentices to Christmas Eve. BAKER: The baker helping families without ovens heat their food for Christmas dinner SAILOR: one of many celebrating Christmas on a ship. LYDIA: Fred’s wife, Scrooge’s niece-in-law. CHARWOMAN: a woman who regularly visits Old Joe in his parlor to sell goods, she took possession of objects in Scrooge’s home. PASSERBY "A CHRISTMAS CAROL"

CHILD: (SLEDDING) MARY: a girl leaving the schoolhouse in great spirits because there will be no homework over the holidays FEZZIWIG GIRL ONE: one of the Fezziwig’s daughters BELLE'S CHILD ONE: A daughter of the woman Scrooge once loved POOR NIECE: a girl who was brought along with her uncle to get their food warmed for Christmas dinner, MARTHA: a daughter of the Cratchits MAID (FRED'S): Fred’s servant who lets Scrooge in on Christmas "A CHRISTMAS CAROL"

GENTLEMAN 2: a man in hopes of collecting financial support for the poor who asks Scrooge what he will offer. MARLEY: Scrooge’s former partner, he acts as a warning in death to Scrooge of the upcoming visits from ghosts and what his fate may look like if he doesn’t follow them FEZZIWIG: the man under which Scrooge apprenticed. POOR DAD: a man who tries to get his food warmed and back home for his 5 children. KEEPER ONE PRESENT SAILOR TOPPER BUSINESSMAN ONE OLD JOE "A CHRISTMAS CAROL"

Male identifying. Kenneth has lived in a small town his whole life. He is smart and sensitive, with an active imagination. Kenneth has a desire for a life bigger than the one he's living, but fear of the known has kept him sheltered. He spends his days working at the local bookstore, and his evenings at happy hour with his only friend, Bert. When Kenneth loses his job, he finds himself forced to confront his own loneliness and move past his comfort zone. "PRIMARY TRUST"

Male identifying. Bert is Kenneth's best friend. solid and steady, Bert has a practical way of looking at the world. but he's also sensitive and highly attuned to people's needs, but his warmth and lack of warmth and lack of judgment is a comfort to Kenneth. When Kenneth is pushed to try something new it is Bert who encourages him along the way. "PRIMARY TRUST"

Doubles as a variety of waiters, including Corrina, at the local Tiki bar, ranging in age and ethnicity. CORINNA: sensitive waitress who befriends Kenneth. Corrina is smart and not terribly concerned with other people's opinions; she has a sense of humor and marches to the beat of her own drum. Corrina's openness and willingness to try new things helps Kenneth as he tries to find his way. "PRIMARY TRUST"

SAM: Gruff owner of the town's only bookstore. Sam chain-smokes and yells at customers but beneath his grizzly surface is a tender side. Sam wants to do right by Kenneth. CLAY: a former college football champion. Clay worries that his best days are behind him. A jock with the sensitive side. Clay's existential curiosity makes him an unexpected Ally to Kenneth. "PRIMARY TRUST"

Female identifying, 20+. Cunning, intelligent, driven; a young woman of aristocratic birth, who decides to make her own way in the world. Spends much of the play disguised as Cesario. "TWELFTH NIGHT"

Female identifying. A savvy, smart, wealthy countess of Illyria, who refuses romantic notions, until meeting Cesario. Dramatic; unafraid to show emotions. "TWELFTH NIGHT"

Male identifying. Intense, intelligent, and quickly emotional. In love with the idea of love. Vibrant and enjoys life. "TWELFTH NIGHT"

A professional fool who is the wisest character in the play. Makes a living through razor-sharp wit, zingers, songs, and offering sage advice. Sings and plays guitar. "TWELFTH NIGHT"

Male identifying. Olivia's highly efficient steward who is allergic to having a good time. A stuffed shirt, who considers himself above others. "TWELFTH NIGHT"

Female identifying. Sharp-tongued and whip-smart, Maria uses intelligence and wit to her advantage throughout the play. Masterminds the ploy to teach Malvolio a lesson. "TWELFTH NIGHT"

Olivia's uncle who enjoys alcohol a bit too much. Sponges off others and drives much of the boisterous humor in the play. "TWELFTH NIGHT"

Thinks he is quite the catch, but pretty much anyone would throw him back. Provides a lot of humor through his stupidity. "TWELFTH NIGHT"

Male identifying. Loyal and true; Viola's lost twin brother, who thinks she died at sea. He stumbles into a world where everyone seems to already know him (thanks to Cesario). "TWELFTH NIGHT"

Rescues Sebastian and develops a deep bond with him. A stalwart friend, who cares with all his being. "TWELFTH NIGHT"

A natural prankster. A member of Olivia’s household, who enjoys playing tricks with Sir Toby Belch. "TWELFTH NIGHT"

Eva (21 & 30) - Hungarian actress and comedienne; Ilona's niece. Márta (around 30) – Hungarian Jewish former violinist. Maitre’d (20s) - server in a Budapest café. "IN THE GROVE OF FORGETTING"

Ilona Raab -- the fictitious character at the center of this story; Hungarian Jewish concert pianist; star teacher at the Franz Liszt Academy in Budapest; brilliant and, at least at the beginning, certain; one of 200,000 Jews who saw no need to leave Budapest until it was too late. "IN THE GROVE OF FORGETTING"

Niki (35) - Miklos Laszlo; Hungarian Jewish playwright of The Parfumerie, which became The Shop around the Corner. Adjutant – a German officer. Ari (30s) – Jewish American; impassioned Zionist. German Man (30s) – a pediatrician. "IN THE GROVE OF FORGETTING"

H (40s) – Hungarian political player; Ilona's friend and occasional piano pupil; compassionate; ruthless. Seress (various ages between 48 & 63) – Rezső Seress, Hungarian Jewish cabaret performer & songwriter; composed the international hit (in the 1930s), "Gloomy Sunday". "IN THE GROVE OF FORGETTING"

Male identifying, vocal range A2-A4. A middle-class Englishman looking to hasten his ascendency to the Earldom of Highhurst. Charming, driven, and eminently likable. "A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER"

Female identifying. Cockney accent. Vocal range A3-A5. A long-time friend of Monty’s deceased mother. An Eccentric storyteller. May also be added to ensemble scenes. "A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER"

Female identifying, Vocal range F#3-A5. The young society girl Monty loves. Self-absorbed, narcissistic but charming social climber. May also be added to ensemble scenes. "A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER"

Female identifying, operatic. Vocal range B3-C#6. Romantic, innocent, earnest young cousin, in love with Monty. May also be added to ensemble scenes. "A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER"

Male identifying, Vocal range B2-F4. Doubles as all the following characters. Wigs and quick costume changes are prominent: ASQUITH D’YSQUITH, JR. – A dandy. LORD ADALBERT D’YSQUITH – Eighth Earl of Highhurst. REV LORD EZECHIEL D’YSQUITH – a clergyman, enamored of the drink. LORD ADALBERT D’YSQUITH, SR. – an elderly Banker. HENRY D’YSQUITH LADY HYACINTH D’YSQUITH MAJ. LORD BARTHOLOMEW D’YSQUITH LADY SALOME D’YSQUITH PUMPHREY CHAUNCEY D’YSQUITH "A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER"

Soprano. Characters: Mourner; Tour Guide (Feature); Ancestral Portrait; Skater; Bridesmaid; Pub Owner’s wife; Mrs. Pebsworth; Phoebe’s Maid; 3rd Newsboy; Tailor; Selina Chard – a servant; Flower girl. ENSEMBLE. "A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER"

Soprano. Characters: Mourner; Tourist; Ancestral Portrait; Skater; Bridesmaid; Mrs. Hetherington; 4th newsboy; Tailor; Lady Eugenia D’Ysquith (Feature); flower girl. ENSEMBLE. "A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER"

Soprano. Characters: Mourner; Sibella’s Maid; tourist; Ancestral portrait; Miss Evangeline Barley (a chorus girl – Feature); Bridesmaid; Miss Hayes; Tailor; Hilda – a servant; flower girl. ENSEMBLE. "A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER"

Baritone. Characters: mourner; tourist; ancestral portrait; 2nd clerk; skater; tailor; groomsman; Tom Copley (feature); Dr. Brownlee; 1st newsboy; weightlifter; 3rd actor; Ancestral bust; Walter – a servant; Dr. Pettibone – medical examiner; prison guard. ENSEMBLE. "A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER"

Baritone. Characters: mourner; tourist; ancestral portrait; 1st clerk; skater; tailor; groomsman; pub owner; Mr. Cross; 2nd newsboy; weightlifter; 1st actor; Lord Asquith’s physician; Ancestral bust; Mr. Waters – a servant; Chief Inspector Pinckney (feature). ENSEMBLE. "A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER"

Tenor. Characters: mourner; tourist; ancestral portrait; skater, tailor, groomsman; pub patron; Henry’s employee; Mr. Goodsall; 2nd actor; Alfred Gorby – the butler; Lord High Steward (Voice-over); Magistrate (feature). ENSEMBLE. "A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER"