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Casting
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Cast Size: Small (Up to 10 performers)
Cast Type: Ensemble Cast
Dance Requirements: None
Character Breakdown
Man 1
Youthful and handsome. Laments of a lover who doesn't love him back, the struggle of getting fit and healthy, the commitment of marriage, living life without a love, the importance of friendship, second chances, and growing up.
Gender: male
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: B5
Vocal range bottom: F3
Man 2
A man approaching middle age and leaving youth behind. Reflects on the dynamic of friends and lovers, the struggle of getting through the day-to-day life of being a family man, becoming fit and healthy, moving forward and not looking back, balancing career and family, and what it means to be a father.
Gender: male
Age: 40 to 50
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Man 3
The pianist and occasional contributor. Discusses a couple that are never on the same page and what it means to be a father.
Gender: male
Age: 35 to 50
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Woman 1
Homely and intelligent, with a modern flair. Expresses views on friendships with ex-boyfriends, the duality of public and private selves, remaining friends forever, balancing career and family, the surprises of middle-aged life, and becoming content with isolation.
Gender: female
Age: 35 to 45
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: F3
Woman 2
An energetic firecracker, with comedic ability and touching sincerity. She tells of a lover who doesn't love her back, her belief on life-long relationships, giving love a second chance, the revitalization given to her by a new lover.
Gender: female
Age: 35 to 45
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: F3