SINGING IN THE RAIN CHARACTERS - LWMS

1 SINGING IN THE rain CHARACTERS . MEN. Don Lockwood Hollywood actor in silent movices. Witty and Charming. Age 30-35. Strong actor/singer/dancer including tap. Baritone Cosmo Brown Studio's head musician. Don's wacky best friend and comical sidekick. Must be very athletic. Age 30's Strong actor/singer/ dancer including tap. Tenor R F Simpson Studio head of Monumental Pictures. Commanding physical presence. Likeable. Age 50+ Baritone Roscoe Dexter Comedic, high-strung movie director of Monumental 40+. Baritone Male Diction Coach Don's diction teacher. Shakespearean speaking voice. Age 45+. Tenor Leading Man Star soloist in Beautiful Girl production number. Doubles in ENSEMBLE. Age 25 -35 High Tenor Rod Monumental Pictures publicity manger and agent. Doubles in ENSEMBLE. Age 25 -35. Sid Phillips Director of Musicals. Doubles in ENSEMBLE Age 30's Additional Ensemble CHARACTERS who will double in ENSEMBLE: Sound Engineer, 3 Assistant Directors (Dexter's yes man assistants), Sam the Butler, Policeman, Villain in silent movie various ages LADIES.

2 Kathy Selden Young, up-and-coming actress. Strong-willed and smart. Age mid 20's Strong actor/singer/dancer including tap. Lyrical soprano Lina Lamont Although a glamorous silent screen star, her off-screen persona is brash & crass. Annoying character voice, highly comedic. Age 25 30 Chest voice. Dora Bailey Bubbly, larger-than-life, gossip columnist and radio personality. 40's Company singer Zelda Zanders Flapper starlet with an attitude. Lina's friend. Mid 20's Company singer Miss Dinsmore Lina's frustrated classical speaking voice coach. Age 45+. Hairdresser Lina's hairdresser. Doubles in ENSEMBLE Age 25 35. Additional Ensemble CHARACTERS who will double in ENSEMBLE: Mary Margaret, Olga Mara (movie stars at the screening), Lady-in-Waiting, Wardrobe Mistress, Mrs. Simpson various ages. PLEASE NOTE: Those who wish to participate in the big production numbers will have to do a separate dancing auditio