Character Breakdowns

(ALL ethnicities and gender identities are VERY much encouraged to audition for both shows! )

It’s a Wonderful Life

George Bailey (age: 28-40) — The famous leading man in our story who learns what his life would be like if he were never born.  Must be able to play ages 17-40 throughout the course of the show. Voice Type: Lyric Baritone (A2-A4).

Mary Bailey (age: 28-40) — George’s wife and caretaker of the Bailey family. Must be able to play 16-40 throughout the course of the show. Voice Type: Soprano (with some light belting) (A3-B5).

Harry Bailey (age: 17-27) — George’s younger brother who goes on to become a WWII hero. A sweet kid-brother type who idolizes George. Voice type: Tenor.

Violet/Ensemble (age: 18-27) — The small-town "bad" girl who carries an unrequited torch for George. Voice Type: Alto.

Ruth/Hortense/Ensemble (age: 22-30) — This is an ensemble track that includes Harry’s wife Ruth, a bank teller who is part of the Andrews Sisters-style number and plays various other roles. Voice type: Soprano.

Mrs.Hatch/Gladys/Ensemble (age: 38-58) — This track will play many roles throughout the show including Mary’s mother, Potter’s secretary and is featured in the Andrews Sisters-style number. Voice type: Soprano.

Mr. Bailey/Joseph (age: 40-60) — George’s father, Joseph the head Angel, as well as other townspeople. Voice type: Baritone/Bass.

Tom/Bank Examiner/Ensemble (age: 36-60) — Ensemble track playing various named townspeople. Voice type: Baritone/Bass.

Zuzu Bailey (age: 7-10) — George’s cute-as-a-button youngest daughter who is famous for her petals. (Local Only)

Pete Bailey (age: 12-15) — George’s son Pete who also sings in a few ensemble numbers. (Local Only)

Two Young Male Ensemble (age: 22-36) — Voice type: Tenor.

Assassins

John Wilkes Booth (1838-1865) Assassinated President Abraham Lincoln during a performance at Ford's Theater in Washington D.C. on April 14, 1865. Foreman and inspirational celebrity to the other assassins. Age: 25 to 35; Vocal range: F2-G4.

Charles Guiteau (1841-1882) Assassinated President James Garfield in the waiting room of the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Station, Washington, D.C., on July 2, 1881. Dashing but mad. Age: 35 to 45; Vocal Range: A2-Ab4.

Leon Czologosz (1873-1901) Assassinated President William McKinley at the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo, N.Y. on September 6, 1901. A young poverty-worn radical. Age: 25 to 30; Vocal range: G#2-G4.

Giuseppe Zangara (1900-1933) Attempted to assassinate President-elect Franklin D. Roosevelt as he greeted well-wishers in Bayfront Park, Miami, FL on February 15, 1933. An angry, heavily-accented immigrant. Age: 30 to 35; Vocal range: B2-A4.

Samuel Byck (1930-1974) Attempted to assassinate President Richard Nixon by hijacking a commercial jetliner. Hysterically irate schlep in a Santa Claus suit. Age: 40 to 45; Vocal range: D3-G4.

Lynette "squeaky" Fromme (1948- ) Attempted to assassinate President Gerald Ford at the Capitol Park in Sacramento, CA on September 5, 1975. A pixie hippie in love with Charles Manson. Age: 25 to 30; Vocal range top: A3-G5.

Sara Jane Moore (1930- ) Attempted to assassinate President Gerald Ford at the St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco, CA, on September 22, 1975. A frazzled housewife with little sense. Age: 40 to 45; Vocal range: F3-Eb5.

John Hinckley (1955- ) Attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan as he left the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C. on March 30, 1981. A love-obsessed and depressed college student. Age: 25 to 30; Vocal range top: A2-G4.

Lee Harvey Oswald (1939-1963) Assassinated President John F. Kennedy from the sixth floor of the Texas School Book Depository in Dallas, TX on November 22, 1963. A suicidal, dejected shipping clerk. Age: 20 to 25; Vocal range: G3-C4.

Balladeer — A folk singer and the narrator of the show. The voice of America. Age: 20 to 40; Vocal range: C3-G4.

Emma Goldman (1869-1940) Turn-of-the-century Anarchist agitator and feminist. Terse and stubborn. An inspiration to Czolgosz. Age: 30 to 40.

The Proprietor — A mysterious man who runs the shooting gallery at a carnival. Age: 30 to 50; Vocal range top: F4-Gb2.