Overview
Character Name
Jerry/Daphne
Gender
Male
Playing Age
Adult
Role Size
Lead
Dancing
Dancer
Voice
Tenor
Vocal Range
High Note: C#5/Db5
Low Note: C#3/Db3
Vocal Technique
Jazz
Time & Place
1933, Chicago, San Diego
Analysis
Late 20s - mid 30s. African-American, BIPOC. Jerry is often the more reluctant (though smarter) of the jazz duo of Joe and Jerry, who play saxophone and upright bass, and are also known as the “Tip-Tap Twins”. While Joe hustles to get them gigs, regardless of the notoriety
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