Overview
Character Name
Tessie
Show
Gender
Female
Playing Age
Child, Early Teen
Role Size
Supporting
Dancing
Mover
Voice
Mezzo-Soprano
Time & Place
December, 1933; New York City and the White House
Analysis
The Orphans are all little girls living under the care of the mean and nasty Miss Hannigan. Though they all have it rough living in the orphanage, they take heart in knowing all of the girls have each other’s backs. Even when they fight, it is with sisterly love.
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