A Chorus Line Clear Creek Community Theatre Houston, Texas

Characters

• Zach Male, 30s-50s, Baritone Can be a dancing or non-dancing role Zach is the director and choreographer of the show For much of the show, his voice comes from the darkened theater seats, a commanding presence that controls the dancers fates He is authoritative, demanding, and unafraid to challenge the dancers with deeply personal questions, forcing them to reveal their vulnerabilities His approach is intimidating, but it reflects the real-world harshness of the Broadway casting process
• Larry Male, 20s-30s, Tenor, Strong Dancer Larry is Zachs assistant choreographer, serving as a bridge between the intimidating director and the vulnerable dancers Unlike Zach, Larry interacts directly with the performers in a more supportive and approachable manner He demonstrates choreography, organizes the line, and manages the auditions pacing His presence is practical yet reassuring, a counterbalance to Zachs distant and probing personality Can be cast as Female (Lori)
• Don Kerr Male, 20s -30s, Baritone, D3-F4, from Kansas City, KS Married, but used to work at a strip club Cool, cocksure, and flirtatious, Don loves cars, money, and women Don is a charming, easygoing dancer with a laid-back personality that contrasts with some of the more intense auditionees He carries himself with confidence, but without the edge of arrogance SungSpoken monologue in Montage
• Maggie Winslow Female, 25, Soprano, A3 - F5 from San Mateo, CA Maggie has a sweet, almost wistful personality, and her story is infused with nostalgia Unlike some of the others, who approach the audition with boldness or sarcasm, Maggie carries herself with a quiet dignity She is not the loudest or flashiest dancer, but her vulnerability makes her memorable Featured solo on At The Ballet
• Mike Costa Male, Italian-American, 24, Tenor, A2-G4, from Trenton, NJ Strong Dancer, Mike is full of energy, confidence, and swagger, often presenting himself as the bold young man eager to prove himself Mikes personality is lively and extroverted, which makes his presence on stage stand out He is competitive but also charismatic, a combination that embodies the spirit of many ambitious dancers, Performs vocal and dance solo I Can Do That
• Connie Wong Female, Asian-American, 32, Alto C4-C5 Evasive about her age, from the Lower East Side of New York City Connies career started at age 5 in The King and I, and shes been a working actor ever since As one of the smaller dancers physically, she often jokes about her height Despite this, Connie carries herself with a confident and upbeat personality, refusing to let her stature define or limit her NOTE Can also be cast as Connie MacKenzie, a Scottish-American, with all other descriptors the same Solo on 410
• Greg Gardner Male, 20s-30s, Baritone, D3-E4 Very East Side Greg is Jewish and flamboyantly gay He is sassy, funny, and has done and seen it all He loves his job, mostly because for him, its play His monologue during the Montage is about how he discovered he was gay
• Cassie Ferguson Female, 30s, Mezzo-Soprano, E3-C5, Strong Dancer (Solos) A former featured dancer struggling to return to the chorus after failed attempts at solo success She carries baggage from her past romantic history with Zach, and performs the demanding dance and vocal solo The Music and the Mirror
• Sheila Bryant Female, 30s, Alto, F3-Bb4, From Colorado Springs, CO, at thirty, she is one of the oldest dancers auditioning, and she carries herself with a cool, sardonic wit that often masks her insecurities Sheila exudes confidence on the surface, but her sharp humor and cutting remarks are often a defense mechanism, protecting her from the fear of rejection and from the reality of her age in a youth-driven industry Featured solo in At the Ballet
• Bobby Mills Male, 25, Baritone, D3-C4, from Upstate NY Bobby uses humor as both a defense mechanism and a way to command attention His monologues are filled with outrageous anecdotes about his eccentric childhood and his tendency to get into trouble His personality leans toward the eccentric and sarcastic, often delighting the audience with his wit Monologue during And
• Bebe Benzenheimer Female, 22, Mezzo-Soprano, G3-C5 from Boston Bebe Benzenheimer is a thoughtful and somewhat insecure dancer, wrestling with questions of identity and self-worth She comes across as sensitive and introspective, revealing that she often struggled with comparisons to her parents expectations Bebes reflections center on her relationship with her mother, who constantly pushed her toward a conventional life rather than the stage Featured solo on At The Ballet
• Judy Turner Female, 26, Mezzo-Soprano, Bb3-Bb4 From El Paso, TX Awkward, scatterbrained, and charming, often delighting the audience with her quirky personality She comes across as somewhat ditzy at times, but her charm lies in her openness and sincerity Judy doesnt try to project an image of perfection she embraces her awkwardness and lets her natural humor shine through, which makes her instantly likable Sungspoken monologue during Montage
• Richie Walters Male, Black, 20s-30s, Tenor, G2-G4 from Herculaneum, MO Richie exudes energy, confidence, and humor, often bringing a burst of liveliness to the audition room Richie is confident in his abilities, but unlike some of the more arrogant characters, he maintains a sense of joy and playfulness that makes him especially appealing Vocal and dance lead on Gimme The Ball
• Al DeLuca Male, 20s-30s, Baritone, E3-G4 A confident, streetwise dancer from the Bronx He projects a tough, slightly cocky demeanor, shaped by his working-class, Italian-American background His personality is pragmatic doesnt indulge in long stories about dreams or insecurities, preferring instead to present himself as capable and grounded He comes across as steady and self-assured, not someone who is shaken easily by the pressures of the audition room Married to Kristine, he sings for her and with her on Sing
• Kristine Urich (DeLuca) Female, 20s-30s, Mezzo-Soprano, from St Louis, MO Kristine is defined by her nervous energy and her insecurity about her singing voice While she is a skilled dancer, she openly admits that singing has always been her weak spot This vulnerability sets her apart from others in the audition, who tend to project confidence even when they are nervous Sings duet (badly) with Al on Sing
• Val Clark Female, 20s-30s, Mezzo-Soprano, G3-C5, From a small town called Arlington, VE Val Clark is brash, outspoken, and unapologetically confident in her pursuit of success She is candid about how she got ahead in the industry and not afraid to talk openly about the pressures placed on dancers, especially women, to meet certain physical standards in order to book jobs Her bold personality ensures that she commands attention whenever she speaks Lead Vocals on Dance Ten, Looks Three
• Mark Anthony Male, 18-20, Tenor, A2-G4 from Tempe, AZ Mark Anthony is the youngest dancer in the audition, radiating youthful enthusiasm and energy He is eager to share his experiences, sometimes with the unfiltered candor of someone who has not yet learned the art of restraint His personality is earnest, excitable, and slightly awkward, which makes him endearing to both the audience and the other dancers His monologue about puberty kicks off the Montage Hello Twelve, Hello Thirteen
• Paul San Marco Male, Hispanic (Puerto Rican), 20s-30s, Baritone, C3-F4 from Spanish Harlem, NY Paul San Marco is perhaps the most emotionally powerful and layered character in A Chorus Line He is introverted and soft-spoken at first, almost hesitant to reveal much about himself, but when Zach presses him, Paul delivers a heart-wrenching monologue that becomes the emotional centerpiece of the musical His journey is one of self-discovery, shame, resilience, and ultimately acceptance Demanding monologue
• Diana Morales Female, Hispanic (Puerto Rican), 20s-30s, Mezzo-Soprano, G3-Bb4, from the Bronx, NY Puerto Rican Tough, streetwise, eager to leave her home and make her dreams come true She exudes energy, warmth, and a no-nonsense attitude, which makes her stand out among the group From the very beginning, Diana asserts herself as someone unafraid to speak up, whether its to challenge Zachs methods or to share her personal experiences honestly Her straightforwardness is balanced by her sense of humor, which makes her instantly engaging Sings lead on Nothing and What I Did For Love
• Tricia Female, 20s-30s, Ensemble SopranoAlto, One of the dancers who is cut in the first round Tricia dances too big in the ballet combination She has a solo in I Hope I Get It
• Roy Male, 20s-30s, Ensemble TenorBaritone, One of the dancers who is cut in the first round He has had only one year of ballet training, and he frequently brings his arms down on the wrong beat
• Vicki Female, 20s-30s, Ensemble SopranoAlto, One of the dancers who is cut in the first round Sexy and bubbly Not a trained dancer, and struggles to get through the combinations She asks Larry to stand in front of her so she can follow him
• Lois Female, 20s-30s, Ensemble SopranoAlto, One of the dancers who is cut in the first round A ballerina who struggles with the jazz combination
• Butch Male, 20s-30s, Ensemble TenorBaritone, One of the dancers who is cut in the first round Has a bit of an attitude Doesnt correct his mistakes in the jazz combination
• Tom Male, 20s-30s, Ensemble TenorBaritone, One of the dancers who is cut in the first round Mouths the counts under his breath, but never speaks
• Frank Male, 20s-30s, Ensemble TenorBaritone, One of the dancers who is cut in the first round Looks at his feet while dancing