Characters and Roles
NOTE: For this production, per Scene One’s flexible casting policy, the following roles have already been cast:
Penelope Pennywise, Bobby Strong, Little Sally, and Caldwell B. Cladwell. The following roles will audition on March 23.
| Character | Description |
| Officer Lockstock High Baritone with Falsetto A2-A4 LEAD V. | Male Age 25-55 The tongue-in-cheek narrator of the story. A policeman. Bold, brash, and larger than life in many ways. |
| Old Man Strong Ensemble singer | Male 40-70 A poor, old man. a.k.a Joseph Strong Hopeless Father to Bobby Strong |
| Hot Blades Harry High Baritone/Tenor A2-F4 FEATURED | Male 25-50 An unhinged rebel. One of the poor. A loose canon. |
| Little Becky Two Shoes Mezzo Soprano Bb3-F5 FEATURED | Female 20-40 One of the poor. Mouthy, brash, bold, and impulsive. |
| Officer Barrel High Baritone G2-F4 LEAD V. | Male 30-50 Agreeable partner to Lockstock. An aggressive policeman. |
| Josephine Strong Alto Bb3-D5 SOLO LINE | Female 40-65 A poor, old woman. a.k.a Old Ma Strong Hopeless Mother to Bobby Strong. She can be strong-willed with a bite. |
| Mr. McQueen Baritone/Tenor B2-E4 SOLO LINE | Male 30+ Spineless, creepy Yes-Man Cladwell’s right hand man and lackey. |
| Senator Fipp Baritone/Tenor C#3-F4 SOLO LINE | Male 30-50 Spineless, creepy political puppet in Cladwell’s pocket. Greedy. A public servant who loves beaches and briefcases full of cash. A bumbling coward. |
| Hope Cladwell Soprano A3-A5 Lead V. | Female 20s An idealistic romantic lead. Falls in love with Bobby. Daughter of Cladwell. Follows with her Heart. |
| Cladwell’s Secretary Ensemble singer | Female 20s-30s A valued UGC employee. A typical secretary. |
| Tiny Tom Baritone D3-A3 SOLO LINE | Male 20s-50s One of the poor. An idiotic man child. Not too bright. |
| Dr. Billeaux Tenor E3-A5 SOLO LINE | Male 30-50 Executive & Head of Research at UGC. A typical doctor. |
| Soupy Sue Alto Bb3-B4 SOLO LINE | Female 25+ A poor woman. Excitable and easily panicked. |
| Mrs. Millennium Ensemble Singer | Female 30+ Executive member of the UGC. A sophisticated lady. |
| Robby The Stockfish Speaks in Rhythm | Male 25+ A poor man. Has a rebellious nature. |
| Billy Boy Bill High Baritone C4-F4 SOLO LINE | Male 20+ A poor man. A rebel. |
LEAD VOCALIST – Character has their own song
FEATURED – Character shares a featured song
SOLO LINE – Character has featured solo line/s in songs
Audition Piece Guide
Please consult the guide below to which song/s you will need to prepare for your audition
| Character | Song | Bars |
| Officer Lockstock | #2 Urinetown #6 Cop Song | m.75-79 m.3-26 |
| Officer Barrel | #6 Cop Song | m.3-36 |
| Soupy Sue Josephine Strong Tiny Tom Billy Boy Bill | #17 We’re Not Sorry #2 Urinetown (female line) | m.9-28 m.133-155 |
| Hope Cladwell | #7 Follow Your Heart #15 Why Did I Listen To That Man? | m.1-21,75-91 m.88-96 |
| Hot Blades Harry Little Becky Two-Shoes | #12 Snuff That Girl #2 Urinetown (female line) | m.44-83 m.133-155 |
| Robby The Stockfish Mrs. Millennium Cladwell’s Secretary Old Man Strong | #2 Urinetown (female line) | m.133-155 |
| Mr. McQueen Senator Fipp Dr. Billeaux | #5 Mr Cladwell #2 Urinetown (female line) | m.95-110 m.133-155 |
| Ensemble | #2 Urinetown (female line) | m.133-155 |