THE BOYS

Zach:

29-35, charismatic, manipulative. always appears in complete control personally and professionally

Paul

28, Puerto Rican, rough past, early sexual encounters with strangers in 42nd street movie houses, mocked at school for being effeminate and quit. Strong Dancer with a beautiful voice 

Mike:

24, Italian, short to medium height, charismatic. As a kid, he went along to sister's dance classes and discovered he was even better.Acrobtics a PLUS, must sing extremely well 

Bobby:

25, Good Looking, energetic, funny, one of those kids who gave free garage performances, never fulfilled his father's hopes that he would be an athlete

Al:

30, Kristine's husband, Italian from the Bronx working class, with accent.Strong Dancer, must sing well 

Richie:

27, African American, charismatic, energetic. Must sing and dance well

Mark

20, good-looking, high energy, innocent, all-American, shares funny, innocent sexual memories, eager to please, wants the job

Greg:

32, Jewish Eastsider, droll and witty, confident in his homosexuality.

Must sing well

Larry:

27, Zach's Assistant and Dance Captain, bright, confident and upbeat.

Strong Dancer, with excellent musicality and timing

 THE GIRLS

Cassie:

31, Talented, standout dancer with an established reputation, (2 Broadway featured roles), who needs a job, concentrating on her true passion, dance.. Must sing extremely well..

Diana:

27, Puerto Rican, Energetic and Warm. Attended the High School of the performing Arts and survived, despite being told she wasn't cut out for show business. Must sing and dance extremely well 

Sheila:

29, Strong, assertive, troubled, her sharp tongue and quick wit hides her fears about facing 30 and no longer being able to dance in the chorus

Val:

25, Cute, adorable, vivacious, dreamed of being a Rockette. Must sing extremely well

Kristine:

22, fantastic, innate dancer from childhood but not a great singer, high strung, her nerves get the better of her at auditions, married to Al

Bebe:

26, Jewish, comedienne and singer, grew up hearing she looked different and looked to ballet to make her feel beautiful. Must sing extremely well

Judy:

28, tall, thin, comedienne, slightly daffy, loveable quality, high strung

Connie:

32, usually played by an Asian Actress, never tall enough to be a ballerina, works frequently playing notable younger roles

Maggie:

25, Sweet, girl-next-door, overcame a trying childhood, fantasized about dancing around the house with and indian/chief father figure. Must be a strong singer with a pure belt E above middle C

ENSEMBLE

Vicki

Tricia

Lois

(Ballerina Non-speaking)

Frank

(head-band boy - Non-speaking)

Butch

(Non Speaking)

Roy

 (Wrong arm boy)

Tom

(Counts with his mouth, Non-speaking)

Auditioners

(Opening scene - finale and chorus throughout)

Chorus