Overview
Character Name
Ram’s Dad/Big Bud Dean/ Coach Ripper
Show
Gender
Male
Playing Age
Mature Adult
Role Size
Featured
Dancing
Non Dancer
Voice
Tenor, Baritone
Vocal Range
High Note: G#4/Ab4
Low Note: A#2/Bb2
Vocal Technique
Gospel, Country
Time & Place
Sherwood, Ohio, 1989
Analysis
Ram’s dad is basically just an older version of Ram. A former football player, he and Kurt’s dad have a secret gay love, which they confess at their sons’ joint funeral. “Big Bud” Dean is JD’s father, who has a strained relationship with his son. JD blames him for his
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