Frank (Frankincense) Pontipee
Overview
Character Name
Frank (Frankincense) Pontipee
Gender
Male
Playing Age
Young Adult, Adult
Role Size
Supporting
Dancing
Dancer
Voice
Tenor
Vocal Range
High Note: F4
Low Note: C3
Time & Place
Backwoods Oregon, 1850s
Analysis
Frank’s full name is Frankincense, and he reacts very strongly when anyone tries to make fun of his name. He has overcompensated by trying to appear as manly, rugged and uncivilized as humanly possible, for fear of doing anything that might make him appear a “sissy.”
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