P.T. BARNUM:
(Lead Male) legendary showman who created "The Greatest Show on Earth", charming, idealistic dreamer who tends to exaggerate, ability to tap dance, juggle four balls, walk a tightrope, and perform basic acrobatics are a plus (but not required). Vocal range: Baritone
CHARITY BARNUM:
(Lead Female) Barnum’s wife. Practical minded, women's suffragist, grounded in reality with a strong disposition but with a sweet teasing sense of humor, not afraid to roll up her sleeves and get down to work, ability to juggle four balls is a plus (but not required). Vocal range: Mezzo
JENNY LIND:
(Supporting Female) known as the Swedish nightingale (even sings/speaks in Swedish), beautiful and flirtatious, underneath her pretty demeanor is a strong-willed woman who manipulates the people around her to get what she wants, must not be afraid of heights (physical and vocal). Vocal range: Coloratura Soprano
JAMES BAILEY/RINGMASTER:
(Supporting Role) Circus Ringmaster who eventually becomes Barnum's Partner in the Barnum and Bailey Circus. Vocal range: Baritone
JOICE HETH:
(Featured Female) “The oldest woman alive” and a huge success in Barnum’s show. Character actress/singer who moves well, ability to play piano a plus but is not required. African American actress desired. Doubles in ensemble. Vocal range: Alto
TOM THUMB:
(Featured Male) “The smallest man in the world” and a huge success in Barnum’s show. Acrobatic athletic dancer with a small physical frame. Doubles in ensemble. Vocal range: Tenor
BLUES SINGER:
(Featured Role) Smooth blues singer in Barnum’s show. African American actress desired. Doubles in ensemble. Vocal range: Alto
AMOS SCUDDER:
(Featured Role) Owner of American Museum and Barnum's first Partner. Doubles in ensemble. Vocal range: Any
JULIUS GOLDSCHMIDT:
(Featured Role) Jenny Lind’s manager. Doubles in ensemble. Vocal range: Any
CHESTER LYMAN:
(Featured Role) Joice Heth’s manager. Doubles in ensemble. Vocal range: Any
SHERWOOD STRATTON:
(Featured Role) Tom Thumb’s father. Doubles in ensemble. Vocal range: Any
MRS. STRATTON:
(Featured Role) Tom Thumb’s mother. Doubles in ensemble. Vocal range: Any
WILTON:
(Featured Role) Barnum’s assistant. Doubles in the ensemble. Vocal range: Any
EDGAR TEMPLETON:
(Featured Role) Political party boss. Doubles in the Ensemble. Vocal range: Any
HUMBERT MORRISSEY:
(Featured Role) Political party boss. Doubles in the Ensemble. Vocal range: Any
ENSEMBLE:
There are numerous minor roles for the ensemble. These include Tumblers, Jugglers, Clowns, Aerialists, Acrobats, Gymnasts, Bricklayers, Passersby, Museum Patrons, Strong Men, Beefeaters, The “Mob” in General, The Bridgeport Pageant Choir, and Bands of Every Size, Shape and Description. Vocal range: All
