Casting
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Cast Size: Flexible Cast Size
Cast Type: Ensemble Cast
Dance Requirements: Standard
Character Breakdown
Cooking Stove
The Parsee Man's most beloved possession that is feeling neglected due to its lack of use.
Gender: male
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: A#2
Crocodile
A sinister, hungry, shady crocodile who is hungry for his next meal.
Gender: male
Age: 25 to 45
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: Gb2
Eldest Magician
An active character and the show's narrator, he tells the story to the audience and interacts with the characters on their journeys, acting as a God-like figure.
Gender: male
Age: 40 to 60
Vocal range top: Ab4
Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Elephant's Child
Our story's unsuspecting protagonist and hero. A kind-hearted and curious elephant who can be a little reckless.
Gender: male
Age: 14 to 18
Vocal range top: G#4
Vocal range bottom: C3
Giraffe
Zebra's open-minded friend.
Gender: female
Age: 25 to 45
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Jaguar
The smarter member of the villainous Leopard & Jaguar Duo.
Gender: male
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: C3
Kolokolo Bird
Elephant Child's reluctant and cynical guide. A gawky, sparky, flightless bird.
Gender: female
Age: 25 to 45
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: F#3
Leopard
The dim-witted member of the villainous Leopard & Jaguar Duo.
Gender: male
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: D3
Parsee
An Indian man specializing in French cooking. Lives on an island with only a cooking stove for company.
Gender: male
Age: 35 to 55
Vocal range top: Ab4
Vocal range bottom: B2
Pau Amma
The inconsiderate, self-absorbed King of Crabs who creates mayhem with the sea. The show's antagonist.
Gender: male
Age: 40 to 50
Rhino
A lazy, messy creature with tight, thick skin.
Gender: male
Age: 30 to 45
Vocal range top: F#4
Vocal range bottom: C3
Ensemble
Adult Elephants; Ingredients; Wallabies; Wildebeests