Casting

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Cast Size: Small (Up to 10 performers)
Cast Type: Children
Dance Requirements: None

Character Breakdown

Boy
Sally's brother. Curious and excitable, but responsible and cautious.
Gender: male
Age: 8 to 12
Sally
The Boy's sister. She is wide-eyed and very curious.
Gender: female
Age: 6 to 10
Cat
A showoff and in wild pursuit of fun. Mischievous and daring.
Gender: any
Age: 20 to 50
Fish
The family fish and parental figure of the story. Anxious, uptight, and sapient.
Gender: any
Age: 20 to 50
Kitten 1
One of the Cat's playful assistants. Can double as Thing 1.
Gender: any
Age: 20 to 50
Kitten 2
One of the Cat's playful assistants. Can double as Thing 2.
Gender: any
Age: 20 to 50
Thing 1
Part of the kite-flying duo that wreaks havoc on Boy and Sally's house.
Gender: any
Age: 20 to 50
Thing 2
Part of the kite-flying duo that wreaks havoc on Boy and Sally's house.
Gender: any
Age: 20 to 50
Mother (voiceover)
Boy and Sally's mother, who appears at the end of the story.
Gender: female
Age: 30 to 40