Overview
Character Name
Motel
Show
Gender
Male
Playing Age
Late Teen, Young Adult, Adult
Role Size
Supporting
Dramatic Function
Comic Relief, Love Interest
Relationships
Dancing
Mover
Voice
Tenor
Vocal Range
High Note: F#4/Gb4
Low Note: E3
Time & Place
1905, Anatevka, Russia
Analysis
Motel is a shy and meek young man who has trouble speaking up for himself. He works as a tailor, but is so poor he barely has money to clothe himself. He is sensitive and nervous – and needs a strong woman like Tzeitel to speak up for him. He is totally in love with
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