Overview
Character Name
Edna Turnblad
Show
Gender
Male
Adult
Lead
Mover
Voice
Tenor
Vocal Range
High Note: E5
Low Note: F3
Vocal Technique
Belting
Time & Place
baltimore, 1962
Analysis
Edna Turnblad is Tracy’s devoted and self-conscious mother. A loving homemaker who runs a laundry business from home, Edna is initially embarrassed by her size and fearful of public attention. Traditionally played by a man in drag, Edna’s character adds both comedic flair
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