REVEREND SHAW MOORE – The minister of Bomont and father of Ariel. He is charismatic and charming. Mourns the death of his son – the one person he could not save. Baritone. Must be strong singer/actor.
 
VI MOORE – Shaw’s wife. Despite the loss of her son and the strained relationship with Shaw, Vi understands what kind of good humor she must display in order to keep her household – and her husband’s congregation – running smoothly. Mezzo Soprano. Must be strong singer/actress.

ARIEL MOORE – Shaw and Vi’s daughter. Ariel is smart. She understands the rules of the different worlds she moves between. Mezzo Soprano. Must be a triple threat.

REN MCCORMACK – A teenage boy from Chicago. Ren must be witty and have good comedic timing. Tenor. Must be a triple threat. Needs to roller skate.

ETHEL MCCORMACK – Ren’s mother. She’s intelligent, resilient and humorous. It’s hard for Ethel to be living in her sister’s home and abiding by her brother-in-law’s rules. Mezzo Soprano. Must be a strong singer/actress.

RUSTY – Ariel’s best friend. Sassy and self assured, romantic at heart. Strong Belter. Must be a triple threat.

URLEEN – Ariel’s friend. Triple Threat.

WENDY JO – Ariel’s friend. Triple Threat.

WILLARD HEWITT – Ren’s friend, a country boy. Willard is not dumb. He is a gentle soul with quick fists, which are his defense against a world that he often has trouble comprehending. Baritone. Triple Threat.

CHUCK CRANSTON – Ariel’s trailer trash, instigator type boyfriend. Baritone.

COWBOY BOB/BOBBIE- Lead singer for the Country Kickers. Soloist with strong country voice.

CHICAGO GIRLS TRIO: Soloists in the opening number “Footloose”. Strong singers/dancers.

JETER – Ren’s friend. Triple Threat. BICKLE – Ren’s friend. Triple Threat.

GARVIN – Ren’s friend. Triple Threat.

LULU WARNICKER – Ren’s aunt.

WES WARNICKER – Lulu’s husband.

COACH ROGER DUNBAR – The high school gym teacher.

ELEANOR DUNBAR – Roger’s wife. A COP (male or female)

BETTY BLAST – Owner of The Burger Blast restaurant. Needs to roller skate.

PRINCIPAL HARRY / HARRIET CLARK – Principal of the high school.

COWBOYS TOWNSPEOPLE

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

CHRISTOPHER SCOTT- Male, leading role.  American G.I.  Strong, fit actor/singer. Pop tenor – Middle C to top B above top C. 20 to 30yrs. Capable of good Movement

THE ENGINEER – TRAN VAN DINH- Male, leading role.  Vietnamese/French (Eurasian).  Sleazy but likeable small-time hustler, entrepreneur.  Strong mover/singer actor. Baritone – Bb below middle C to Ab above top C. 30 and 50yrs. Capable of good movement

KIM- Female, leading role.  Innocent victim of Vietnam war.  Naive but strong-willed.  Strong vocal and dramatic acting ability required. Mezzo soprano – E below middle C to D above top C.  17 and 20yrs. Capable of good movement

JOHN THOMAS- Male, supporting role.  Chris’ best friend.  American GI.  Strong, fit actor/singer. Tenor baritone – Ab below middle C to top B above top C.  25 to 40yrs. Capable of good movement.

ELLEN SCOTT-Female, supporting role.  Chris’ wife.  Iconically 1970’s American.  Strong vocal and dramatic ability required. Soprano – F below middle C to E above top C. 20 and 30yrs. Capable of Good movement

THUY- Strong willed, aggressive and militaristic.  Intensely patriotic and anti-American.  Strong vocal and dramatic ability required. Tenor – Db near middle C to top Bb above top C. 20 and 30yrs. Capable of good movement

TAM- Child, featured role.  Possibly a girl.  Kim and Chris’ son.  Eurasian.  Because of the young age of this role, the part will be shared amongst 2 children. Silent – no dialogue, singing, or dancing. 3 and 5 years old.

GIGI VAN TRANH-Female, featured role.  Hardened, disillusioned, Saigon prostitute.   Major solo and ensemble work. Mezzo soprano – Middle C to Eb above top C. Early to mid-twenties. Strong dance skills

MIMI- Female, featured role.  Hardened, disillusioned, Saigon prostitute.  Solo and ensemble work. Mezzo soprano – F above middle C to top D above top C.  Appearance early to mid- twenties. Strong dance skills.

YVETTE- Female, featured role.  Hardened, disillusioned, Saigon prostitute.  Solo and ensemble work. Mezzo soprano – F above middle C to top D above top C. Early to mid-twenties. Strong dance skills

YVONNE- Female, featured role.  Hardened, disillusioned, Saigon prostitute.  Solo and ensemble work. Mezzo soprano – F above middle C to A top below C. Early to mid-twenties. Strong dance skills

ENSEMBLE- An ensemble are needed for small roles, solo work, dancing and company singing as bar girls/prostitutes, marines, Vietnamese soldiers, hustlers, pimps, vendors, refugees, Japanese tourists, conference delegates, American officers and Vietnamese civilians.  A mixture of vocal ranges required.