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Cast Size: Large (21 or more performers)
Cast Type: Star Vehicle Male, Ensemble Cast
Dance Requirements: Standard

Character Breakdown

Otis

Founder and last surviving original member of The Temptations. Never the flashiest performer, but always the rock of the group. A stand-up guy, tough, with a big heart and deep conscience. This character is Black.

Gender: male
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Eddie

Friends with Paul since elementary school, Eddie created most of the group’s vocal arrangements and served as wardrobe manager. Outspoken. Loved cornbread so much, they nicknamed him “Corn.” This character is Black.

Gender: male
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Paul

No relation to Otis, Paul was one of the Founding Members of The Temptations and the group’s resident choreographer. Well-liked and kind, but unable to cope with his own demons. This character is Black.

Gender: male
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: F2
Melvin

Loved his mama. The bass of the group and one of the first members Otis recruited. Nicknamed “Blue” because of his fondness for the color, Melvin was incredibly loyal to the group and, particularly, Otis. This character is Black.

Gender: male
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: Bb2
David

Lead singer of The Temptations. After Al, helped take the group to the top of the charts. As electric on stage as “Lightning In A Bottle.” Maybe the most charismatic front man in pop music history. This character is Black.

Gender: male
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Berry Gordy

The Chairman! The founder of Motown and a man who needs no introduction. Strong Mover. This character is Black.

Gender: male
Shelly Berger

Not your typical Motown manager. Character man; His quick wit and level head helps The Temptations achieve their success. This character is Caucasian.

Gender: male
Josephine

Otis’ teenage wife who grows up fast. She takes care of their son while he’s on the road. This character is Black.

Gender: female
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Dennis Edwards

Lead singer of The Temptations after David Ruffin. A vocal powerhouse with the ego to match. This character is Black.

Gender: male
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Al Bryant
Gender: male
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: F3
Richard Street
Gender: male
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: D3
Damon Harris
Gender: male
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: D3
Ensemble

Smokey Robinson, Norman Whitfield, Diana Ross & the Supremes, Mary Wilson, Slick Talk Fella, Straight Talk Fella, Young Boy, Mama Rose, Delivery Man, Tammi Terrell, Lamont, Johnnie Mae