Casting
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Cast Size: Small (Up to 10 performers)
Cast Type: Ensemble Cast
Dance Requirements: Standard
Character Breakdown
Narrator
The primary storyteller, he speaks directly to the audience and joins them in observing the action on stage. Lively, energetic, and friendly.
Gender: male
Age: 30 to 60
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: C#3
Queenie
A raucous, glamorous dance hall queen who becomes Snow White's stepmother. Vain and domineering, she becomes the jealous villain when her magic mirror proclaims Snow White the fairest.
Gender: female
Age: 40 to 60
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: A3
The Dwarf Brothers
Hank, Jake, Mike, Chuck, Pete, Slim, Shorty. The seven gold-mining brothers are all character comedy roles, and vocally can be a combination of Tenor, Baritone, and Bass. The first six brothers should preferably be around 5'8" or under in height. SHORTY should be at least 6' or over. All should have dancing ability. HANK is the kindly leader of the group and SHORTY is the lovable, leading comedy role. JAKE, MIKE, CHUCK, PETE, and SLIM may each have some unique character quality such as: gruff, shy, excitable, giggly, etc.
Gender: male
Age: 20 to 50
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: C3
Joe Prince
The owner of the Prince Mines, he eventually becomes the marshal of the territory. A handsome Western hero with a dazzling smile and a bit of a swagger. Quickly falls in love with Snow White and ventures off to save her.
Gender: male
Age: 18 to 25
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: C#3
Snow White
The heroine of our story. A very pretty, long-haired lady exuding warmth and honesty. The fairest in the land who finds her Prince after making some new friends in the Dwarf brothers.
Gender: female
Age: 18 to 25
Vocal range top: B5
Vocal range bottom: D4
Mr. White
Snow White's father. He has come to the old West to find gold. Kind and gullible.
Gender: male
Age: 40 to 60
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: C#3
Sneaky Sam
Queenie's farcical henchman. Moves in a swift, sneaky, comedic manner with outrageous facial expressions.
Gender: male
Age: 20 to 60