Character Descriptions from Musicals, Plays and Operas

Lead

The Wizard of Oz (RSC version)

  wizard of oz kansas 1930s niece orphan farm unappreciative loving despairing betrayed runaway conscientious imperiled heroic friend appreciative strong caring kind generous accepting sympathetic supportive brave teenage lead  coming of age star vehicle (female) 

Lead

The Wizard of Oz (RSC version)

  wizard of oz magical character nonhuman character friend companion yearning loyal sweet fun light-hearted smart joyous double cast  character actor 

Supporting

The Wizard of Oz (RSC version)

  wizard of oz magical character witch sorceress good friend protector guide helpful kind wise gracious fairy godmother  double cast 

Lead

The Wizard of Oz (RSC version)

  wizard of oz magical character woodcutter in love cursed caring sensitive loving friend companion loyal heartfelt double cast  character actor 

Supporting

The Wizard of Oz (RSC version)

  wizard of oz kansas powerful mysterious famous magical magnificent fearsome intimidating harsh demanding ordinary fraud fake kind showman flashy bombastic generous caring helpful  double cast 

Lead

The Wizard of Oz (RSC version)

  wizard of oz magical character nonhuman character animal friend companion cowardly gentle meek scared blustery loyal protective strong courageous brave heroic double cast  character actor 

Supporting

The Wizard of Oz (RSC version)

  kansas 1930s mean mean-spirited wealthy well-connected alone cat lady hateful revenge heartless bitter snobbish vicious  double cast 

Supporting

The Wizard of Oz (RSC version)

  kansas 1930s magician fortune teller juggler traveler liar fake trickery kind amiable good-humored charming showman  double cast 

Supporting

The Wizard of Oz (RSC version)

  kansas 1930s husband uncle father figure farmer laborer hard working proud integrity unintimidated loving  double cast 

Supporting

The Wizard of Oz (RSC version)

  wizard of oz magical character witch sorceress villain evil powerful sister oppressive vengeful raging violent murderous conniving cackling cruel double cast  character actor 

Ensemble

The Wizard of Oz (RSC version)

  wizard of oz kansas 1930 fairy tale magical characters magical land featured ensemble citydwellers army animals nonhuman characters mayor barrister coroner elder child tough teacher fiddler beautician polisher manicurist  large ensemble 

Supporting

The Wizard of Oz (RSC version)

  kansas 1930s wife aunt mother figure farm hard working loving busy tired steadfast caring double cast