Overview
High Note: G4
Low Note: C3
Analysis
Arnold is different from all the other Mormon missionaries, both physically and in demeanor. He’s a bit weird-looking, very nerdy and into science fiction, unable to remember Scripture, and a pathological liar. Arnold is used to disappointing people, especially his father,
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Editor Picks & Commentary
Elder Arnold Cunningham is a high-energy, needy, and deeply lovable character whose comedic engine runs on absolute sincerity rather than cynical joke-telling. When preparing this role, lean heavily into his physical theater, spontaneous improvisation, and vocal desperation. Arnold is an outcast who desperately wants to belong, so every lie he spins—no matter how outrageous—must come from a place of genuine desire to help and be accepted. Approach his physicality with hyperactive, nervous
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