Character Descriptions from Musicals, Plays and Operas

Lead

The Woman in White

  villain aristocratic penniless ruthless violent abusive murderer english accent husband marriage charming secret handsome elegant killed death 

Lead

The Woman in White

  painter teacher infatuated love grief determined english accent attractive open energetic passionate honest artistic 

Supporting

The Woman in White

  uncle hypochondriac wheelchair petty selfish rude brother english accent crabby morose 

Supporting

Wonderful Town

  handsome food manager kind-hearted working-class giving smitten 

Featured

Wonderful Town

  new yorker tour guide village solo 

Supporting

Working

Supporting

Working

Lead

The Wreckers

  public domain cornwall cornish religion lover boyfriend affair betrayal salvation redemption lyric tenor  spinto tenor 

Supporting

The Wreckers

  public domain cornwall landlord religion sin betrayal businessman father lyric tenor  character tenor 

Ensemble

The Wreckers

  public domain fisherman shepherd wife miner husband religion punishment  sin 

Lead

X, The Life and Times of Malcolm X

  english language contemporary opera black composer composers of color african-american cast religion islam freedom fighters violence peace conversion oppression racism biography biographical 20th century african-american history historical figure african-american contemporary classical crossover criminal leader influential influencer minister nation of islam lyric tenor jazz scat rap dual role 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