[SARAH] Female, African-American, early to mid 20s. Passionate and headstrong, but also reserved and innocent. Lyric Soprano with strong mix (range: low G# to high F# on staff)
[COALHOUSE WALKER, JR.] Male, African-American, mid-20s to early 30s. Soaring lyric baritone. CAST - SEEKING UNDERSTUDY ONLY.
[TATEH] Male, Caucasian, mid-20s - mid-30s. After his wife dies, he leaves Latvia and comes to the United States in search of a new life for his daughter. A passionate artist, we see his ascent as he becomes a prominent filmmaker - symbolic of the America of which he dreamt. Baritenor - Db to high F#. CAST - SEEKING UNDERSTUDY ONLY.
[MOTHER] Female, Caucasian, late 20s - early 30s. Caught between two worlds Lyric Soprano/Mezzo with powerful mix - low G to high Eb. CAST - SEEKING UNDERSTUDY ONLY.
[EVELYN NESBITT] Female, Caucasian, 20s. The most beautiful woman in America. Mezzo to high D. CAST - SEEKING UNDERSTUDY ONLY.
[FATHER] Male, Caucasian, early 30s - early 40s. An amateur explorer, he is in search of something beyond what he can see. Leading man baritone with powerful and rich singing voice, B to E.
[YOUNGER BROTHER] Male, Caucasian, early 20s. Mother's younger brother who searches for his place in the world, seeking to make a difference as we approach a new era. Baritenor with strong top (to F#).
[GRANDFATHER] Male, Caucasian, 50-60. Formerly a professor of Greek and Latin he is thoroughly irritated with everything. Character singer/no solo singing.
[SARAH'S FRIEND] Female, African-American, 20s-30s. Powerhouse singer with real Gospel technique and tremendous upper register.
[EMMA GOLDMAN] Female, Caucasian, mid 30s to early 50s. Activist and anarchist. A tough, no-nonsense woman who is passionate about her radical views - and supportive of her fellow immigrants. Strong, aggressive alto w/ belt.
[HENRY FORD] Distinct singing voice, with great strength and character nuance. Tenor.
[HARRY HOUDINI] Male, Caucasian, 30s-40s. The legendary magician. Tenor - must have solid high G.
[WILLIE CONKLIN] Male, Caucasian, 20s to early 30s. Must be able to do a strong Irish accent.
[BOOKER T. WASHINGTON] Male, African-American, late 30s to early 50s. The famous author and political leader. STRONG baritone, low C to high Eb.
[JP MORGAN] Male, Caucasian, late 30s and up. The wealthiest man in the world. Rich character baritone.
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[FEMALE ENSEMBLE]
[THE LITTLE BOY] Male, Caucasian, 7 to 13 years old, unchanged voice. Precocious and engaging.
[THE LITTLE GIRL] Female, Caucasian (eastern European), 8 to 14 years old - small and fragile.
