CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS FOR CHILDREN OF EDEN
These are just some basic notes on the roles in the show. You will notice I have placed the Storytellers first in the list - this is not by mistake. Read on!
STORYTELLERS: We are looking for a large ensemble of "Storytellers" of all shapes and sizes and voice types. The Storytellers are the heart of the show and they have many opportunities for solo lines and singing parts. The music for the show is amazing and it is also fun to sing. Along with some great movement, the Storytellers are not "just ensemble." We are also looking for a Children's Chorus to help play Animals and sing as well and provide actors for Young Cain and Young Abel, as well as children in Adam's family line.
This is a great show for families to perform in together and we are looking for a multi-cultural and multi-talented cast of all races, shapes, sizes, voice types and abilities.
FATHER: Baritone/2nd Tenor G-A
Very strong and commanding presence onstage. Intimidating as well as kind and gentle. Father "learns" how to be a parent as show progresses.
ADAM: Tenor B-A
Innocent almost childlike at first. Obedient, loving and unquestioning,growing from innocence to fatherhood.
EVE: Soprano G-G
Inquisitive and daring.Willing to break rules in order to "learn". Ages from innocence to old age during Act 1.
CAIN: Tenor D-Ab
Filled with curiosity and desire to learn more but on his own terms. Determined to go "beyond" like his Mother did. Inner angst and anger leads to murder of Abel.
ABEL: Baritone/Tenor B-G
Obedient like Adam. Innocent and cautious.
SNAKE: Small Ensemble Group with Lead Singer A-G
Mysterious and sexy. "Bob Fosse" style song and dance number.
NOAH: Tenor Ab-Gb
Obedient and strong. Humorous and loving. We need to empathize with his situation-learns how to make decisions when Father no longer speaks to him.
MAMA NOAH: Soprano( belter) A-A
Wise and supportive of family and Noah. Has rousing gospel number at end of show that needs to bring the house to it's feet!!!!
JAPHETH: Tenor Bb-Ab
Noah's youngest son who is on love with Yonah. Romantic, carefree, independent -doesn't care about the " consequence" of loving a daughter from the race of Cain.
YONAH: Alto/Soprano-belter G-Gb
Noah's servant girl, in love with Japheth. Loving,innocent and brave.
SHEM: Male,Medium range
Noah's son
AYSHA: Female, Medium range
Shem's wife
APHRA: Female, Medium range
Ham's wife
HAM: Male, medium range
Noah's son
Keep holding onto your hats! We are finalizing the last few calls, texts, and emails so we can post the full cast list for Children of Eden.
