Casting
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Cast Size: Small (Up to 10 performers)
Cast Type: Ensemble Cast
Dance Requirements: None
Character Breakdown
Pap Raider / Uncle Billy
The narrator and leader in the family music show. An energetic showman as Uncle Billy, but a rough and tough man as Pap. A widower who finds a kindred spirit in Texas.
Gender: male
Age: 50 to 65
Vocal range top: Ab4
Vocal range bottom: F2
Amos K. "buzzey" Hale
A dancing comic in the family music show. In love with Hannie, and determined to have her. He schemes to get Texas arrested.
Gender: male
Age: 20 to 35
Vocal range top: Bb4
Vocal range bottom: E2
Hannie Raider
The leading lady in the family music show. A strapping, feisty woman with an easy smile and provocative sense of humor. Dreams of a life off the road with a loving husband.
Gender: female
Age: 20 to 30
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Red Ike
One of the country comics and olio performer in the family music show with a strong falsetto. Partners in crime with Black Ike. Elf-like and spry in his movement, but not the brightest person.
Gender: male
Age: 18 to 35
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: B2
Black Ike
One of the country comics and olio performer in the family music show. Partners in crime with Red Ike. Elf-like and spry in his movement, but not the brightest person.
Gender: male
Age: 18 to 35
Vocal range top: A#4
Vocal range bottom: B2
Texas
A cowboy with a giant personality. Unshaven and smarmy at times, he finds himself constantly getting chased out of town. Develops a serious attraction to Hannie.
Gender: male
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: F2
The Verdigree Marshal
The Marshal sent by the judge to apprehend runaway Texas. A conservative man who believes abiding by the law is always the best solution.
Gender: male
Age: 45 to 65
Vocal range top: Ab4
Vocal range bottom: F#2
Miz Foster
A citizen of Verdigree. Sweet on the surface, but a stark supporter of keeping the peace.
Gender: female
Age: 18 to 25
Vocal range top: B5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Ensemble