Kid Actors Needed for "Les Miserables" Show

A plucky, cheeky young boy of the streets. Gavroche is courageous beyond his years, symbolizing the spirit of the common people. His death at the barricades is one of the story’s most poignant moments, underscoring the heavy price of revolution.

A child who has endured incredible hardship. Forced to live as an unpaid servant by the Thénardiers, Young Cosette is timid, obedient, and starved for love. Despite the abuse, she retains a flicker of hope deep inside. Her rescue by Valjean is one of the first true moments of tenderness in the show, symbolizing the fragile potential for goodness and rebirth.

As a young girl, Éponine is the daughter of the Thénardiers and she lives in stark contrast to Young Cosette. While Cosette is mistreated and forced to do all the chores, Young Éponine is pampered, smug, and used to getting her way. She parrots her parents’ cruelty and mockery, particularly toward Cosette, likely without fully understanding the implications. Though her time onstage as a child is brief, Young Éponine is a reminder that cruelty is learned, and privilege can be fleeting

Fantine’s daughter. As a young girl, she is abused and treated as a servant by the Thénardiers. Rescued by Valjean, she grows up shielded from her past, becoming beautiful, gentle, and hopeful. She falls in love with Marius, representing innocence and the promise of a brighter future.

A passionate, idealistic young man from a wealthy family who embraces revolutionary ideas. Despite his commitment to social justice, Marius is also somewhat naïve and inexperienced. His love for Cosette offers him a personal reason to survive the chaos of the uprising. Marius represents youthful hope but also the painful cost of change.

The Thénardiers’ eldest daughter. As a child, she is spoiled, but by adolescence, she has fallen into poverty. She is streetwise and tough, masking a deep, unrequited love for Marius. Éponine’s loyalty and selflessness ultimately define her: she sacrifices herself to save Marius.

The fiery leader of the student revolutionaries. Enjolras is charismatic, principled, and utterly fearless. His dedication to the cause of freedom is so complete that he willingly faces death. He inspires those around him and stands as a figure of resistance against oppression.

The most complex. He scoffs at everything but secretly longs for meaning. His loyalty to Enjolras (whether read as platonic admiration or coded romantic love) is heartbreaking. He chooses to die with him despite not fully believing in the cause.

Logical and calming. If Enjolras is the "heart" of the revolution, Combeferre is the "brain."

Energetic, warm — often seen as Marius’s emotional support and "big brother.

Comes from the working class — his involvement shows the true merging of "students" and "the people."

Quirky and endearing. His hypochondria adds humor but also humanity: he's facing death, so of course he's scared

Tender, poetic, willing to die for beauty and ideals

Happy-go-lucky; fate and bad luck are constant companions but he maintains humor.

Essence: Scrappy, clever, cheeky, resilient. Gavroche embodies this spirit the most clearly, but the street children around him mirror it. They're survivors — proud, resourceful, but still just kids. Their energy brings life and momentum to scenes like “Look Down.” Even in poverty, there's a vibrant will to live

Essence: Merry, gossipy, self-indulgent, oblivious. This ensemble provides a sharp contrast to the misery we've seen: these are middle- or upper-class citizens who are laughing, drinking, and dancing, largely unaware (or uncaring) of the suffering outside their bubble. During "Beggars at the Feast," this group transitions from frivolity to dark satire, especially as the Thénardiers crash the party.

Essence: Rowdy, greedy, earthy, comic. During “Master of the House,” the inn’s patrons are caricatures of humanity at its most debauched: drunkards, cheaters, loudmouths. It’s all played for laughs but based in real survival instincts — these are people numbing their suffering through drink, food, and mockery.

Essence: Cold, mechanical, detached. These are the forces of the establishment, enforcing order through violence. They’re often portrayed almost faceless — a wall of rifles and uniforms — crushing the hopes of the revolutionaries. Their rigid, almost robotic movement contrasts the students' passion and makes the slaughter at the barricades more horrifying.