the music man

 The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys' band that he vows to organize – this, despite the fact that he doesn't know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain's fall. 

Charlie Cowell

A traveling salesmen who is on to Harold Hill's schemes. Tirelessy attempts to prove to everyone the true con man behind Harold Hill.

Gender: male Age: 25 to 45

Harold Hill

Our story's unsuspecting protagonist. A con man, traveling under the auspices of a salesman, he eventually falls in love with Marian Paroo. Charismatic and charming.

Gender: male Age: 25 to 35 Vocal range top: F4Vocal range bottom: Ab2

Shinn

A blustery politician who is all too "self-important." Begrudgingly married to Eulalie, he is skeptical of the town rumor mill.

Gender: male Age: 50 to 60

Ewart Dunlop

A member of the quartet formed by Harold Hill with a tenor voice. Ewart is married to Maude Dunlop.

Gender: male Age: 25 to 45Vocal range top: F5Vocal range bottom: F3

Oliver Hix

A baritone in the quartet formed by Hill. Oliver is married to Alma Hix.

Gender: male Age: 25 to 45Vocal range top: F4Vocal range bottom: B2

Jacey Squires

The highest tenor in the quartet. Married to Mrs. Squires.

Gender: male Age: 25 to 45Vocal range top: C5Vocal range bottom: C3

Olin Britt

A citizen of River City and the bass of the quartet formed by Harold Hill.

Gender: male Age: 25 to 45Vocal range top: C4Vocal range bottom: F2

Marcellus Washburn

Harold's chummy old friend and former con man, he now lives in River City and is trying to settle down.

Gender: male Age: 30 to 40Vocal range top: A4Vocal range bottom: G2

Tommy Djilas

An attractive, young man from the wrong side of town. He is secretly courting Zaneeta.

Gender: male Age: 15 to 20

Marian Paroo

The stuff town librarian and music teacher. She is an attractive young lady who eventually falls for Harold Hill. Stuck up. Curious.

Gender: female Age: 20 to 30Vocal range top: A5Vocal range bottom: G3

Mrs. Paroo

Cheerful and always plotting. An Irish widow and mother to Marian and Winthrop.

Gender: female Age: 45 to 60Vocal range top: Eb5Vocal range bottom: Ab3

Amaryllis

A slightly bratty piano student of Marion Paroo.

Gender: female Age: 8 to 12Vocal range top: E5Vocal range bottom: C4

Winthrop Paroo

Marian's baby brother, he is very shy because of a noticeable lisp. Embraces Harold Hill and the marching band.

Gender: male Age: 8 to 12Vocal range top: Eb5Vocal range bottom: C4

Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn

Mayor Shinn's peacock wife. A serial gossiper and snob, she has trouble keeping her opinions to herself.

Gender: female Age: 40 to 50Vocal range top: D5Vocal range bottom: D4

Zaneeta Shinn

The Mayor's fresh-faced daughter who is in love with Tommy. Sweet and outgoing. Appears to be daffy at times.

Gender: female Age: 14 to 18

Alma Hix

A "Pick-a-Little Lady" married to Oliver Hix.

Gender: female Age: 25 to 45

Maud Dunlop

A "Pick-a-Little Lady" married to Ewart Dunlop.

Gender: female Age: 25 to 45

Ethel Toffelmier

A comical "Pick-a-Little Lady," and Marcellus Washburn's girlfriend.

Gender: female Age: 25 to 40

Mrs. Squires A "Pick-a-Little Lady" married to Jacey Squires. Gender: female Age: 25 to 45

Ensemble Constable Locke, Newspaper Readers, River City Townspeople, Traveling Salesmen