PLEASE NOTE: All actors must be great at holding intricate, 4-part harmony (Ala Four Lads, Four Aces, Hi-Lo’s) – equally great at blending with other singers as well as singing solo.
FRANCIS: VOICE: Tenor/Baritone HIGH NOTE: B5 / LOW NOTE: F3
The leader
of the group. The connection between the audience and the guys.
A “Romantic Crooner”. His asthma acts up whenever numbers are too fast or the choreography too energetic. Keeps the show moving.
SPARKY: VOICE: High Baritone HIGH NOTE G5 / LOW NOTE F3
The class clown. with a heart. The imp. The scamp. He wears a retainer and has a slight speech impediment or lisp. Jinx’s
step-brother. Loves to perform. He loves to tell stories. Relishes every word. The comic engine of the show. He often speaks so fast that he repeats himself. (Piano skills helpful)
JINX: VOICE: Tenor HIGH NOTE: C6 / LOW NOTE: F3
The shy one. Doesn’t always remember what song comes next or what the next move is. Sparky’s step-brother. Occasionally gets a nose bleed when he sings above
an A. He is only in the group because he sings great and high; The others are very protective of him. He transforms from being a timid boy to a more confident man during his solo, “Cry.”
SMUDGE: VOICE: Bass HIGH NOTE: G5 / LOW NOTE: F3 (optional low c)
The worrier. Assumes that the audience won’t like him. He has a chronic nervous stomach. Can’t tell his left foot from his right.
Left-handed. Stuck in the “would’ve, should’ve, could’ve” syndrome. Bowls the audience over with sheer stage presence and musical prowess. Wears glasses, which hide his good looks and sex appeal.