Character Descriptions from Musicals, Plays and Operas

Ensemble

X, The Life and Times of Malcolm X

  english language contemporary opera black composer composers of color african-american cast religion islam violence peace conversion oppression dealer drug user muslim african-american drug dealer multiple roles 

Ensemble

X, The Life and Times of Malcolm X

  english language contemporary opera black composer composers of color african-american cast religion islam violence peace conversion oppression racism biography 20th century african-american history neighbor worker bootblack laborer player inmate newspaperman newspaper man muslim pilgrim african-american multiple roles 

Ensemble

X, The Life and Times of Malcolm X

  english language contemporary opera black composer composers of color african-american cast religion islam violence peace conversion oppression racism biography biographical 20th century african-american history neighbor businesswoman beautician mother muslim pilgrim african-american multiple roles 

Ensemble

X, The Life and Times of Malcolm X

  english language contemporary opera black composer composers of color african-american cast religion islam violence peace conversion oppression racism biography biographical 20th century african-american history neighbor laborer worker player inmate muslim pilgrim boyfriend african-american multiple roles 

Ensemble

X, The Life and Times of Malcolm X

  english language contemporary opera black composer composers of color african-american cast religion islam violence peace conversion oppression racism biography biographical 20th century african-american history preacher player neighbor activist inmate prisoner muslim pilgrim african-american multiple roles 

Ensemble

X, The Life and Times of Malcolm X

  english language contemporary opera composers of color african-american cast religion islam violence peace conversion oppression racism biography biographical 20th century african-american history policeman guard pilgrim photographer multiple roles 

Ensemble

X, The Life and Times of Malcolm X

  english language contemporary opera black composer composers of color african-american cast religion islam violence peace conversion oppression racism biography biographical 20th century african-american history police policeman guard prison guard pilgrim reporter news anchor multiple roles 

Supporting

Xanadu

  muse goddess evil sister scheming plot 

Supporting

Xanadu

  muse goddess evil sister scheming plot aging strong opinionated determined resentful ambitious mother 

Lead

Xanadu

  roller skater roller skating australian accent precocious muse artist goddess honest determined artistic perky pretty inspiring 

Lead

Xanadu

  artist californian depressed inspired hunky handsome roller skater roller skating uninspired heartbroken mercurial emotional impulsive hard-working determined beach bum 

Supporting

Xanadu

  businessman clarinetist real estate agent brash bossy greedy artist hopeful hard-ass manager god powerful demanding commanding judgmental