CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:

[ELPHABA]

Character is female (cis or transgender), 20s, any ethnicity. The “wicked” witch. Born with emerald-green skin, she has had a rough childhood and is an outcast from the beginning. Smart, fiery, sensitive, passionate, misunderstood, sincere, has potent inner beauty, rallies for the underdog, has great talent for sorcery. Needs a sharp actor with a thrilling, powerhouse, contemporary high-belt singing voice. A leading lady capable of carrying a big show. PRINCIPAL

[GLINDA]

Character is female (cis or transgender), 20s, any ethnicity. The “good” witch. Charming, entrancing, ambitious, perky, vain, very popular, a social climber, but also vulnerable and sympathetic. Her friendship with Elphaba reveals more depth in her character. Needs excellent comic chops and a glorious singing voice with high soprano and belt capability. A leading lady capable of carrying a big show. PRINCIPAL

[FIYERO]

Character is male (cis or transgender), 20s, any ethnicity, height of 5’11” or taller. A striking prince with a philosophy of “Dancing Through Life.” A wealthy, dangerous party boy who at first is attracted to Glinda. Initially he is shallow and self-absorbed; however, his growing relationship with Elphaba prompts him to reexamine his way of thinking. Needs movement ability and a strong tenor pop/rock singing voice. PRINCIPAL

[THE WIZARD OF OZ]

Character is male (cis or transgender), 50s – 70s, any ethnicity. An old carnival huckster who blew into Oz in a hot air balloon and became a false-faced leader. Needs a strong, distinctive, engaging, sweet character actor with a character singing voice. PRINCIPAL

[MADAME MORRIBLE]

Character is female (cis or transgender), 50s – 70s, any ethnicity. A sorceress and Headmistress of Shiz University. Dignified, powerful, haughty, has a dark side. Takes Elphaba under her wing, training her in sorcery. Needs a strong, comical character actress with a formidable presence. Sings a little; should be able to carry a tune. PRINCIPAL

[NESSAROSE]

Character is female (cis or transgender), 20s, any ethnicity. Elphaba’s striking, lonely, compassionate younger sister, she was favored by their father. Has spent her life in a wheelchair. Becomes obsessively attached to Boq and becomes the Wicked Witch of the East. Needs a commanding actress with a stunning face and a strong belt singing voice. PRINCIPAL

[BOQ]

Character is male (cis or transgender), 20s, any ethnicity, height of 5’7” or shorter. A helpless, quirky munchkin. Enamored with Glinda, who pays him no mind. Reluctantly, he becomes involved with Nessarose. Needs a comical actor with a strong tenor singing voice. PRINCIPAL

[DOCTOR DILLAMOND]

Character is male (cis or transgender), 40s – 70s, any ethnicity. A distinguished and well-liked professor at Shiz University. He is a goat and the sole animal on the faculty. He becomes a victim to the animal discrimination occurring in Oz. Needs a strong actor with a sense of gravity, authority, and comic skill. Preferably tall in height. Sings a little; should be able to carry a tune. PRINCIPAL 

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