| SWEET CHARITY | ||
| Producers – Tom Coffin & Sharyn Taitz Director – Dana Bissett Music Director – Bobbie Hoffman Choreographer – Donna O'Bryant Metzger | Music by Cy Coleman Book by Neil Simon Lyrics by Dorothy Fields | |
| Characters & Vocal Parts | Song List | |
Adapted from Nights of Cabiria, a film by Federico Fellini, by the delightfully witty Neil Simon, Sweet Charity tells the story of a perpetually optimistic young woman, who not only wears her heart It’s a show that is sure to please both cast and audiences alike! |
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| Return To Top | LITTLE OR NO ACTING OR DANCING EXPERIENCE BUT YOU STILL WANNA HAVE SOME FUN, FUN FUN?The ensemble features excellent music numbers and many character moments for men and women of all ages that requires various levels of dance from minimal to advanced. The ensemble plays all the eclectic and witty characters that Charity encounters on her way to find love.......the visitors in the park.......the commuters on the cross town bus.......the tourists at Coney Island (I’m a Brass Band).......the high brow patrons of the very chic Pompeii Club ( Frug ).......the devout followers of Big Daddy’s Rhythm of Life Church! While the Frug is one of the longest ensemble dance numbers ever done, you do not need to be a Fosse expert to join in the fun!There are many other characters that include: |
| Name | Gender | Vocal Part | Role Type |
| Charity | Female | Mezzo/Alto | The spunky yet vulnerable leading lady looking for love in all the wrong places. She is enthusiastic, determined and captivating. “Stage age” is old enough to have experienced disappointment in love, young enough to still believe in happily ever after! She has several long solos that require advanced character, vocal and dance skills as well as strong comedic timing. High energy / demanding role; Charity is hardly ever off the stage. |
| Oscar Lindquist | Male | Baritone | The claustrophobic, neurotic tax accountant who falls in love with Charity. Sweet, charming in a “goofy/geeky” sort of way, but able to be “the romantic hero” as well. Requires strong character and vocal work – good comedic timing and physical humor (when stuck in elevator) but minimal dance needs. Age flexible as appropriate to Charity. |
| Vittorio Vidal | Male | Baritone | A Famous “Italian” film star who is both charming and a bit full of himself, Vittorio is the “cad” you can’t help liking. He first picks up Charity ( because he can ) in response to being “dumped” by Ursula….. but after a short time with her he sees her genuine sincerity, and exposes some of his own. Can double in ensemble after appearance in Act 1. |
| Nickie | Female | Mezzo | One of Charity’s older and wiser dearest of friends at the dance hall. She and Helene are very protective of Charity, though they share a more realistic (AKA “tarnished” ) view of “happily ever after”. Strong harmony work in the duet “Dream Your Dream”. Some solo dance work in “Something Better…”. Will double as dancer in the FRUG number (and may do ensemble as needed) |
| Ursula | Female | — | The high class, pouty, seductive girlfriend who “dumps” Vittorio, then wants him back – a single but wonderfully funny “dramatic” scene – will join ensemble after act 1 appearance |
| Helene | Female | Alto | One of Charity’s older and wiser dearest of friends at the dance hall. She and Nickie are very protective of Charity, though they share a more realistic (AKA “tarnished” ) view of “happily ever after”. Strong harmony work in the duet “Dream Your Dream”. Some solo dance work in “Something Better…”. Will double as dancer in the FRUG number (and may do ensemble as needed) |
| Daddy Johann Sebastian Brubeck | Male | Baritone | He is the dynamic and charismatic precursor to the over-the-top televangelists. He and his “groovy” band of assistants lead the Rhythm of Life church in a local garage. While you can feel the “slick”, he does know how to whip up a crowd. (Can double in ensemble) |
| Herman | Male | Tenor | The grouchy “ol’man-with a-heart”is the manager of the Fandango Ballroom. He runs a tight ship but it’s obvious he loves “his” girls, in fact, he Loves to Cry at Weddings. Moderate scene work but significant 11:00 vocal number! |
| The "Girls" At The Club | Female | — | 7-10 dancers of various styles, shapes and ages who make up Charity’s co-workers/peers at the FanDango Ballroom. Some are younger, (“Rosie” is brand new) while others have been here for some time now. Many are named characters with dialogue at various times throughout the show. They do Big Spender, Something Better Than This and Cry at Weddings as hostesses – They will double as dancers in the FRUG and other ensemble numbers as needed. |
| The FanDango Customers | Male | — | These are the “regulars”… the men who hang out , dance with, and come to know the hostesses of the FanDango…. While they have little or no dialogue in this setting they are clear characters who help set the stage and the mood. They do dance with the girls, and join the gang for the Bridal shower. These same men double in all ensemble work. |
| Dark Glasses | Male | — | From The Ensemble |
| Receptionist | Female | — | From The Ensemble |
| Good Fairy | Female | — | From The Ensemble |
| Old Maid | Female | — | From The Ensemble |
| Mike | Male | — | From The Ensemble |
| Ice Cream Vendor | Male | — | From The Ensemble |
| Brother Eddie | Male | — | From The Ensemble |
| Barney | Male | — | From The Ensemble |
| Carmen | Female | — | From The Ensemble |
| Brother Harold | Male | — | From The Ensemble |
| Young Spanish Man | Male | — | From The Ensemble |
| Career Girl | Female | — | From The Ensemble |
| Rosie | Female | — | From The Ensemble |
| Manfred | Male | — | From The Ensemble |
| Act 1 - Song List | |
| Charity's Theme | Company Scene - Character Work – No Vocals |
| You Should See Yourself | Company Scene - Character Work – No Vocals |
| Big Spender | Nickie, Helene and The Dance Hall Community (Dancers & Male Customers) |
| Charity's Soliloquy | Charity |
| Rich Man's Frug | The Company |
| If My Friends Could See Me Now | Charity |
| Too Many Tomorrows | Vittorio Vidal |
| There's Gotta Be Something Better Than This | Charity, Nickie, Helene & The Dance Hall Girls |
| I'm The Bravest Individual | Charity & Oscar |
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| Act 2 - Song List | ||
| The Rhythm Of Life | Daddy Johann Sebastian Brubeck, Daddy's Rhythm Choir and Company | |
| Good Impression | Oscar | |
| Baby, Dream Your Dream | Nickie & Helene | |
| Sweet Charity | Oscar and The Company | |
| Where Am I Going? | Charity | |
| I'm A Brass Band | Charity and The Company | |
| I Love To Cry At Weddings | Herman and The Company | |
| If They Could See Me Now (Reprise) | Charity & Company | |