Cast Size: Medium to Large Cast
Cast Type: Comedy, Mystery, Ensemble Cast, Featured Leads
Recommended For: Middle Schools and Young Performer Programs
Curtains Young@Part features a hilarious cast of detectives, theatre people, producers, performers, and backstage personalities. This musical comedy mystery gives students excellent opportunities for comic timing, singing, dancing, and character acting.
Principal Characters
Lieutenant Frank Cioffi
A sweet and endearing Boston detective who loves musical theatre almost as much as solving crimes. Cioffi is the central character and needs strong comedy, charm, singing, and movement.
Gender: Male
Vocal Range: Ab3-G5
Niki Harris
A pretty, innocent ingénue hoping the show-within-the-show will take her to Broadway. She becomes Cioffi’s love interest and should be a strong soprano and dancer.
Gender: Female
Vocal Range: C4-E5
Georgia Hendricks
The lyric-writing half of the songwriting team who ends up stepping into the leading lady role. This role requires strong singing and dancing.
Gender: Female
Vocal Range: G3-E5
Carmen Bernstein
A brassy Broadway producer with big personality and strong comedic presence. A terrific role for a confident belter.
Gender: Female
Vocal Range: Bb3-E5
Aaron Fox
The composer of the show-within-the-show. Intense, handsome, and still in love with Georgia, Aaron needs strong vocals and comedy.
Gender: Male
Vocal Range: Bb3-E5
Christopher Belling
The English director: droll, theatrical, and very funny. This is a standout role for a superb comic actor.
Gender: May be cast male or female
Vocal Range: B3-E5
Bambi “Bernét”
A chorus performer and Carmen’s daughter who is determined to prove she belongs onstage. Requires strong dancing, comedy, and singing.
Gender: Female
Vocal Range: C4-E5
Oscar Shapiro
The show’s investor, a gruff but likable businessman who worries about every dollar spent. Great comic role with singing.
Gender: Male
Vocal Range: Bb3-E5
Bobby Pepper
The choreographer and male star of “Robbin’ Hood.” A handsome rival for Georgia’s affection who needs strong dancing, singing, and comedy.
Gender: Male
Vocal Range: A3-E5
Johnny Harmon / Jenny Harmon
The stage manager who keeps the company moving. Part drill sergeant, part caretaker, this role is great for a comic actor who can sing.
Gender: May be cast male or female
Vocal Range: E4-Eb5
Jessica Crenshaw
A faded Hollywood diva and dreadful performer who is murdered on opening night. Requires someone skilled enough to sing badly and dance out of step on purpose.
Gender: Female
Vocal Range: G4-D5
Randy Dexter
A member of the singing and dancing ensemble featured in “Kansasland.” Pleasant, with a sensitive side.
Gender: Male
Vocal Range: A3-E5
Harv Fremont
A member of the singing and dancing ensemble who carries a bouquet.
Gender: Male
Vocal Range: A3-E5
Ensemble
The ensemble plays the cast and crew of the show-within-the-show, helping create the backstage world of Curtains Young@Part. Ensemble performers can be featured in musical numbers, backstage scenes, comedy moments, and dance sequences.
Why Teachers Choose Curtains Young@Part
- Strong comic roles for many performers
- Fun murder mystery structure keeps audiences engaged
- Great ensemble opportunities for singers and dancers
- Classic Broadway style with backstage theatre humor
- Flexible casting options for school productions
- Excellent choice for students who enjoy comedy and character work
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