Young Talent Wanted for Singing Audition "The Music Man"

Baritone B-high G. Con man and traveling salesman who tries Iowa after saturating Illinois; falls for Marian.

low G to high A. Daughter of Mrs. Paroo, sister to Winthrop. Stuffy, conceited librarian and piano teacher in town. Very intelligent and defends the "questionable" books that are in the library.

Tenor G to high A. Works in town and is dating Ethel Toffelmeir. When he's reunited with Harold in River City, they become fast friends again. Comical character.

Mezzo soprano A flat to E flat. Widowed, Irish mother to Marian and Winthrop. Sweet homemaker who wants the best for everyone especially Marian.

Mayor of River City. Somewhat blustery, pompous, not terribly intelligent. Gets a lot of things wrong. Protective of daughter, Zaneeta, who he thinks is dating the wrong boy in town.

Alto D - D. Mayor Shinn's wife. Definitely a society lady. Knows everyone in town. Struts like a peacock. Somewhat snooty. Member of every auxiliary organization in town. Has some strange ideas and doesn't think she looks as ridiculous as she really is. Keeps husband in line.

Strong dancer Mayor's & Eulalie's daffy teenage daughter. Has a crush on the "bad" boy in town, Tommy. Not rebellious but learning to stand up for herself.

Member of the School Board who does not get along with the other members. Quartet.

Plays the player piano. Is jolly and friendly. She is dating Marcellus. A big gossip.

Baritone. Member of the School Board who does not get along with the other members. Married to Maude. Quartet.

Baritone. Member of the School Board who does not get along with the other members. Married to Alma. Quartet.

Wife to Oliver. Gossipy lady who is a buddy of Eulalie and other

Wife to Ewart. Gossipy lady who is a buddy of Eulalie and other “Pickalittle” ladies.

Tenor. Member of the School Board who does not get along with the other members. Married to Mrs. Squires. Quartet.

Wife to Jacey. Gossipy lady who is a buddy of Eulalie and other

Teenager and strong dancer who has a crush on Zaneeta. Wants to do the right thing but is shunned by all because he comes from the "other" side of town. Harold befriends him and gives Tommy self-confidence and trust.

Rival traveling anvil salesman. First seen on train at the start of the show. He returns to town to warn them about Harold and hopefully, make himself a hero.

Alto: C - E flat Marian's lisping little brother. Cute as a button. Does not talk because he misses his deceased father. Learns to trust again and is a chatterbox by the end of the show.

Mayor's and Eulalie's younger daughter.

Town policeman. Always ready to do as instructed.

Alto: C to E Young piano student of Marian's. Likes Winthrop.

Conductor on train.