Casting

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Cast Size: Medium (11 to 20 performers)
Cast Type: Older Roles
Dance Requirements: Standard

Character Breakdown

Molly Tobin
A country girl and tomboy who leaves home in search of a life of riches. She is stubborn, independent, determined, and unabashedly herself always. A continual outsider looking in, but always with spirit and kindness at her core.
Gender: female
Age: 25 to 30
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: F3
Shamus Tobin
Molly's father. A strong man full of Irish-catholic sensibilities. Loves his daughter and encourages her to set out for something more, but warns her of being too in love with worldly desires.
Gender: male
Age: 45 to 65
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Christmas Morgan
A big, happy man and the owner of the Saddle Rock Saloon. Helps Molly get on her feet when she first sets out and plays a big part in pairing her up with Johnny.
Gender: male
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Johnny "leadville" Brown
A handsome bull of an Irishman with a sweet temperament and a great sense of humor. A man of endless luck and wealth, but a simpleton at heart, happy to embrace the small-town roots from which he came.
Gender: male
Age: 28 to 35
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Mrs. Mcglone
One of Denver's high society. She is second-generation wealth, and does not like to be reminded of the rogue-ish ways of her family before her. Stuffy and cold, particularly to Molly.
Gender: female
Age: 50 to 60
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: D4
Monsignor Ryan
An honorary member of the Denver society, he is the local Priests. A short, pixie-like man with a great sense of humor. When he is unexpectedly swept off his feet by the Browns' spirit, he befriends them and offers Molly advice.
Gender: male
Age: 40 to 50
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Roberts
First Mrs. McGlone's and then Molly's butler. A man of an impeccable sense of duty, who seldom lets his personal opinions or thoughts show.
Gender: male
Age: 35 to 45
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Princess Delong
A true sophisticate, she is elegant and kind. Befriends Molly taking her under her wing to show her the ways of high society.
Gender: female
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Prince Delong
He is charming and handsome, if not a bit conceited. Completely enchanted by Molly. He continually tries to win her affections, but is also a good friend to her.
Gender: male
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Ensemble
Prostitutes, Denver Policemen, Singers, Dancers, Maids, International Set (Duke And Duchess Of Burlingame, Grand Duchess Maria Nicholaiovna, Count Feranti, Countess Ethanotous, Baron Of Auld), Gigolos