"Press Start" Musical Looking For Boys and Girls

HEROES YOUNG ADVENTURER- is inspired by Link from The Legend of Zelda.- co-host of the fundraiser- a little vain, self-centered- Requires: good comedic timing, strong stage presence, confident clear voice, comfortable memorizing a lot of lines

HEROES Inspired by Mario from Super Mario Bros.- overly dramatic and sensitive about not being in play- breaks out into silly crying tantrums- loves ketchup- speaks in an Italian accent- Requires: great comedic timing

HEROES Inspired by Sonic from Sonic the Hedgehog- lots of energy, speaks quickly- introduces Pan Anne

HEROES Inspired by MegaMan from the MegaMan Series- comes of a bit younger than the rest of the heroes- a bit whiny- part robot

Inspired by characters in the martial arts type video games like “Kung Fu”- average joe personality- wise-cracking HEROES

HEROES Inspired by sports-themed video games. The character can be customized and renamed to any famous athlete that is popular in your community- a mentor who believes in Little Mushroom- speaks with the confident, inspiring tone you’d hear during a half-time locker room speech

VILLAINS Inspired by Bowser from Super Mario Bros.- a little gruff, but warmhearted- a family guy who enjoys the suburban life- good friends with Marco

VILLAINS (General villain, not inspired by specific character)- more intellectual than the rest

VILLAINS (general villain, not inspired by specific character)- a robotic villain- tallies the ringometer- has a robotic style of speech

VILLAINS (general villain, not inspired by specific character)- likes things that are a little strange- introduces Pac Anne

VILLAINS Inspired by the ghosts in Pac Man.- smooth and confident- scares away Pac Anne

VILLAINS (general villain, not inspired by specific character)- not too bright- loves mushrooms - very limited vocabulary

SIDEKICKS Inspired by Toadstool from Super Mario Bros.- the lead of the showquiet and shy- was taught to always be behind the scenes, but feels she has more to offer- ends up saving the day with her tap routine- Requires: very strong acting, singing, and dancing. Must be believable and able to show sincerity

SIDEKICKS Inspired by Luigi from Super Mario Bros.- Marco’s brother

SIDEKICKS Inspired by Yoshi from Super Mario Bros.- cheerful and helpful

SIDEKICKS Inspired by Link’s Fairy Companion Navi in The Legend of Zelda- always giving advice (perhaps a little too much!)

SIDEKICKS Inspired by Miles Prower from Sonic the Hedgehog- cute and helpful

SIDEKICKS Inspired by “Rush”, the robotic dog in the MegaMan series- cheerful and helpful occasionally adds dog-like phrases to his/her speech

Inspired by Princess Peach from Super Mario Bros.- cousin to Princess Peach, more down-to-earth- co-host of the evening- Requires: strong stage presence, a clear loud speaking voice, and comfortability memorizing a lot of lines- has no singing solo NOTE: sings with sidekicks during FINAL LEVEL number

Inspired by Pac Man.- the oldest hero who gets treated like she’s past her prime becomes the villain, tries to sabotage the fundraiser- can be renamed to Pac Dan if played by a boy NOTE: sings with heroes during the Final Level number but slips out halfway through

Inspired by “Steve” from Minecraft- a spoiled celebrity who knows she’s #1- can be renamed to Square Builder Steve if played by a boy NOTE: sings with heroes during the FINAL LEVEL number

Inspired by the characters in Angry Birds game.- always appears angry, even if saying something positive- has a deep disdain for pigs

Marco and Lorenzo’s 2nd cousin twice removed.- comedic character with recurring bit- punches unlimited coin block throughout the show