Character Descriptions

Characters:

THE CURRY FAMILY

Lizzie Curry (Female mezzo lead; Early 20's to Late 30's) is a strong, smart, but very plain looking spinster. She yearns desperately for romance.

  

Jimmy Curry (Male tenor tap dancer supporting; Late teens - Late 20's) is Lizzie's younger brother. He is big and broad-shouldered, but has the mind of a child. He is filled with longing.

Noah Curry (Male baritone supporting; Late 20's – Early 40's) is Lizzie's older brother. Like his father, without H.C.\'s imagination. He would appear to be self-righteous and rigidly opinionated were it not for his basic decency and his warm yearning to be kind.

H.C. Curry (Male baritone supporting; Late 40's to early 60's) is Lizzie's father. He is in his late fifties, powerfully set, capable, and dependable - but a dreamer too.

THE LOVE INTERESTS

Bill Starbuck (Male baritone-to g lead; Early 30's - Early 40's) is a big man, lithe, agile -- a loud braggart, a gentle dreamer. Starbuck is the driving force of the story - a strong actor who sings and is able to carry the intimate romantic scenes as well as the big musical numbers.

File (Male baritone supporting; 35 – 40) is the sheriff, He is a lean man, reticent, intelligent, in his late thirties. He smiles wryly at the world and at himself. He is also the town's most eligible bachelor.

THE TOWNSFOLK

Snookie Updegraff (Female mezzo supporting; Late teens - Early 20's) Strong comedienne

Toby (Male featured tap dancer; Late 20's - Early 40's) is the middle-aged stationmaster.

Geshy Toops (Male cameo; 20’s – 30’s)

Mrs. Jensen (Female cameo; 30’s – 40’s) is described as plump and middle aged, good natured

Gil Demby (Male cameo; Teens – 20’s)

George Demby (Male cameo; Teens – 20’s)

Freddie Demby (Male cameo; Teens – 20’s)

Belinda (Female cameo; 9 – 12) a spectacled girl

Olive Barrow (Female cameo; 20’s – 30’s) a pretty girl

Bo Dollivan (Male cameo; late teens – early 20’s)

Wally Skacks (Male cameo; late teens – early 20’s)

Phil Mackey (Male cameo; late teens – early 20’s)

Mr. Curtis (Male cameo; an adult) – is the town minister

Maurine Toops (Female cameo; late teens – early 20’s)

Ellie Jones (Female cameo; late teens – early 20’s)

Tommy (Male cameo; 8 – 12)

Various Towns people (various Teens – 80+)

Various Town children (various 8 – 12)