Casting

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Cast Size: Small (Up to 10 performers)
Cast Type: Children
Dance Requirements: Standard

Character Breakdown

Little Ti Moune
Mama Euralie
Ti Moune's adoptive mother. She is fearful of social status and greatly protective of her family.
Gender: female
Age: 45 to 55
Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: Gb3
Tonton Julian
Ti Moune's adoptive father. Filled with courage that is fueled by the love for his wife and daughter.
Gender: male
Age: 45 to 55
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Ti Moune
Our story's protagonist. A peasant girl who has been adopted, she is a dark skinned island girl with much curiosity and energy. Earnest and romantic about all creatures. Falls tragically in love with Daniel.
Gender: female
Age: 15 to 20
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Daniel
A youthful man from the wealthy part of the island. He is pale skinned and inherently bound to fulfill the expectations of his higher social class. Struggles with his feelings for Ti Moune.
Gender: male
Age: 18 to 25
Vocal range top: F#4
Vocal range bottom: C#3
Armand
Andrea
Papa Ge
The Demon of Death. He is proud and sly. His menacing ways are often a cause of distress, as he is in control of life and death.
Gender: male
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: C3
Asaka
The Mother of Earth. She is very caring and nurturing. Her motherly disposition make her well-suited to provide inhabitants with anything they need.
Gender: female
Age: 40 to 60
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Agwe
The God of Water. He is strong, clever, and compassionate. Enjoys playing with the rain and ocean.
Gender: male
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: B2
Erzulie
The Goddess of Love, beautiful and elegant with a strong belief in the power of love. She has a sympathetic heart.
Gender: female
Vocal range top: C#5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Ensemble
Gossipers; Peasants; Storytellers