Teton Music provides this The Big One-Oh! cast list to help school directors review roles, plan auditions, and choose the right musical for their students.
Shop The Big One-Oh! ShowKitQuick Details for Schools
- Cast Size: Large, 21 or more performers
- Cast Type: Children
- Best For: Middle school performers, energetic ensemble groups, comedy-heavy productions, and schools wanting emotionally meaningful storytelling with humor and heart
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Get The Big One-Oh! ShowKitThe Big One-Oh! Cast of Characters
The Big One-Oh! cast list includes imaginative fantasy characters, school classmates, comedic adults, ensemble groups, and emotionally rich featured roles. The musical blends comedy, friendship, imagination, and growing up into a production that works especially well for middle school theatre programs. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Quick Casting Insight: The Big One-Oh! works best when you have a deeply likable Charley, energetic ensemble performers, comedic adults with strong timing, and actors who fully commit to the show’s imaginative monster world.
Charley Maplewood
Charley is the emotional heart of the show. About to turn ten, he struggles with loneliness after moving to a new school and copes through his vivid imagination and comic-book-inspired monster friends. Cast a performer with strong vocals, excellent acting instincts, and, most importantly, natural likability. The audience should root for Charley immediately.
Gender: Male | Vocal range: A3–D5
Boing Boing
Boing Boing is Charley’s loyal dog and closest companion. This role relies heavily on physical acting, timing, and expressive movement rather than dialogue. Cast a performer with playful energy and strong physical instincts.
Mrs. Cleveland
Mrs. Cleveland is Fresno’s loudest gossip and most committed neighborhood busybody. This role thrives with an actress who can dominate the stage with exaggerated comic energy and a fearless personality.
Gender: Female
Dad
Charley’s father lives in Scotland and appears whenever Charley talks about him. Dad is optimistic, goofy, loving, and endlessly supportive despite constantly forgetting Charley’s actual birthday. Cast a performer with warmth, comic timing, and strong rhythm.
Gender: Male | Vocal range: C4–F5
Zombie King, Swampy, and Alien
Charley’s three Monsters are imaginary comic-book-inspired companions who appear whenever Charley feels overwhelmed or lonely. These roles demand performers with strong physical comedy skills, quirky vocal characterization, and the ability to sing tight harmonies while moving creatively around the stage.
Vocal range: A3–C5
Garry Quarky
Garry initially seems like an eccentric next-door neighbor but ultimately becomes one of Charley’s most meaningful friendships. He is a creative special-effects enthusiast who shares Charley’s love for monsters and spooky stories. Cast a highly charismatic actor with strong comedic instincts and improvisational confidence.
Gender: Male | Vocal range: C4–G5
Mom
Mom is a hardworking nurse trying to balance raising two children while managing a difficult work schedule. She is patient, loving, and emotionally steady. Cast an actress with warmth, calm confidence, and believable emotional grounding.
Gender: Female | Vocal range: A3–C#5
Lorena
Lorena is Charley’s sarcastic older sister who works at a fast-food restaurant and constantly rolls her eyes at everything around her. Though comedic, she carries a demanding featured song and requires strong timing and vocal confidence.
Gender: Female | Vocal range: A3–C#5
Lillian, Lilith, and Leilani (The 3 L’s)
The 3 L’s are Lorena’s backup singers during “So Lame.” Cast performers who can match Lorena’s over-the-top teenage attitude while singing strong harmonies together.
Gender: Female | Vocal range: F#4–E5
Donna Pointer
Donna is the most popular girl in school and seems to know everyone. She is bubbly, enthusiastic, and socially unstoppable. Because Donna carries several important vocal moments, cast a performer with confidence and strong stage presence.
Gender: Female | Vocal range: A3–B4
Dina and Dana
Dina and Dana are Donna’s energetic best friends. These roles work best with performers who can match Donna’s nonstop enthusiasm and strong vocal energy.
Gender: Female | Vocal range: F4–Bb4
Darryl Egbert
Darryl is the smartest boy in fourth grade and rarely stops talking long enough to breathe. This role demands a performer with explosive energy, excellent diction, and strong comic instincts.
Gender: Male | Vocal range: D4–E5
Cougar
Cougar is one-half of Fresno Elementary’s comic bully duo. Though Cougar acts intimidating, there is far more bark than bite. Cast a performer with strong physical presence and loud comedic confidence.
Vocal range: A3–D5
Scottie
Scottie follows Cougar into every ridiculous scheme but lacks true meanness. Together they function as a comedy team, so chemistry between these actors matters greatly.
Vocal range: A3–C5
Jennifer Mobley
Jennifer is enthusiastic, awkward, energetic, and obsessed with Monsters & Maniacs. She desperately wants to be Charley’s friend and carries one of the show’s most emotional songs. Cast a performer capable of balancing comic chaos with emotional vulnerability.
Gender: Female | Vocal range: A3–E5
Vince Champagne
Vince Champagne is an over-the-top party planner who crashes into scenes with unstoppable confidence and loud opinions. Cast a performer who can dominate the stage through sheer personality and comic force.
Gender: Male | Vocal range: B3–D5
Assistant Andy and Assistant Annie
Vince Champagne’s assistants help drive the chaos of “A Perfect Party.” These are excellent featured opportunities for younger or newer performers with strong energy and basic vocal confidence.
Vocal range: B3–B4
Stacy
Stacy is Garry’s ex-girlfriend and appears briefly during a memorable breakup scene. Though small, the role works best with a strong comic actress who can maximize every moment.
Gender: Female
Ensemble
The Ensemble includes Monster Chorus performers, Students, Popular Kids, Bullies, Nerd Herd members, Lion King performers, Garry’s Community Theater Friends, and additional featured characters throughout the show. Ensemble members help create the energy and imagination that define The Big One-Oh!
Gender: Any
Why Teachers Choose The Big One-Oh!
- The show balances heartfelt storytelling with broad comedy and energetic ensemble moments.
- Fantasy characters and monster sequences create memorable staging opportunities for schools.
- Roles like Charley, Jennifer, Garry, Lorena, and Vince Champagne give performers standout comedic and emotional moments.
- The large ensemble structure makes it easy to involve many students in featured moments.
- The themes of friendship, loneliness, imagination, and growing up strongly connect with middle school performers.
Ready to Move From Casting to Production?
Once you’ve reviewed The Big One-Oh! cast list, Teton Music makes it easy to get the official ShowKit your school needs for auditions, rehearsals, and production planning.
Shop The Big One-Oh! ShowKitHow to Cast The Big One-Oh! Successfully
- Prioritize likability and emotional honesty when casting Charley Maplewood.
- Cast the Monsters with performers comfortable with physical movement and harmonies.
- Look for strong chemistry between Cougar and Scottie as a comic duo.
- Use ensemble groups creatively to bring the comic-book fantasy world to life.
- Balance the show’s comedy with sincere emotional storytelling, especially for Charley and Jennifer.
Before You Order
If you're considering The Big One-Oh! for your school, reviewing the cast list is the most important first step. This helps determine whether the ensemble size, fantasy staging, vocal demands, and emotional storytelling fit your students.
As a trusted school musical supplier, Teton Music helps schools move from planning to production with clear product options, fast turnaround, and personal support when questions come up.
- Do you have a highly likable performer for Charley?
- Can your students handle physical comedy and imaginative staging?
- Would your cast enjoy fantasy and monster-themed storytelling?
- Do you have strong ensemble singers for layered harmony moments?
