Overview
Character Name
Melena
Show
Gender
Female
Playing Age
Adult
Role Size
Featured
Dramatic Function
Catalyst
Relationships
Dancing
Mover
Voice
Mezzo-Soprano, Alto
Time & Place
The land of Oz, before Dorothy arrived
Analysis
Melena has an affair with a traveling salesman, that leads to the birth of her daughter, Elphaba. She dies giving birth to Nessarose, an event that is mentioned, but happens offstage. Her husband, Frex, forced her to take milk flower drugs to keep her from giving birth to
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