Performers Needed for "Parade" Show

A Jew. Lucille’s Husband. A few years older than his wife, he is reserved and a bit of a stiff. A New York born Jewish man raised in Brooklyn, he now works as a superintendent of the Nation Pencil Factory in Atlanta. Leo feels alone and isolated in the South. Vocal Range: Top F4, Bottom Gb2

A Jew from Georgia. Leo’s Wife. Daughter of a wealthy Jewish family from Atlanta. She is a gentle, quintessential Southern wife, deferential and well mannered. She campaigns vigorously to free her husband. Vocal Range: Top G3. Bottom E5

Georgian. Janitor at the factory. An ex-con, having served several jail sentences, he is the prosecution’s star witness. His testimony at Leo’s trial proves crucial. Vocal Range: Top Bb4, Bottom D3

Georgian. A cocky young man with a crush on Mary. He vows to find her killer and avenge her death. Vocal Range: Top Bb4, Bottom Bb2

Georgian. Atlanta's District Attorney. He is a devout Christian, who is brute and manipulative at times. Hungry for political success and recognition. Vocal Range: Top F4, Bottom B2

Southerner. As the Governor of Georgia, he is highly concerned with public perception. Flirtatious and fun at times. Strives to maintain his values. Vocal Range: Top F4, Bottom Bb2

Southerner. Editor-in-Chief of the Jeffersonian, a rightwing newspaper. His preaching stirs public hatred of the Yankees, Jews, and Leo in particular. Vocal Range: Top Db4, Bottom Bb2

Georgian. Serves as the Judge on the infamous trial. Motivated by bigotry and racism, he is dangerously committed to the ideals of the Confederacy. Vocal Range: Top D4, Bottom B2

Georgian. Mary’s Mother. A poor woman from the country who came to Atlanta, following the death of her husband, in search of a better life for her and her daughter. Vocal Range: Top Eb5, Bottom G3

Georgian. A washed-up reporter who can often be found three sheets to the wind. His career is revived by exploiting Leo’s case. Weaselly and desperate for his 'big break.' Vocal Range: Top G4, Bottom Eb4

Southerner. The Franks’devoted and innocent maid. She becomes entangled with the trial and her testimony at the trial perhaps is the greatest betrayal of trust. Incredible actor and singer is required. Vocal Range: Top G5, Bottom Eb3

Southerner. A night watchman at the National Pencil Factory. A dignified Black man, at first, he is the chief suspect in Mary’s murder. Vocal Range: Top Db4, Top Bb2

Georgian. Leo’s Lawyer and main counsel in his defense.

Southerner. Governor Staton’s wife. She loyally supports him through the difficult decisions he has to make.

Georgian. Mary’s Best friend. Works at the factory.

Southerner. A maid working in Governor Staton’s Household.

Southerner. A servant working in the Governor’s Househole.

Georgian. A factory worker

Georgian. A factory worker

Georgian. Off to fight in the American Civil War

Georgian. Returns from the American Civil War.

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