Casting
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Cast Size: Medium (11 to 20 performers)
Cast Type: Children
Dance Requirements: Standard
Character Breakdown
Josh Baskin
The story's protagonist. He has the mind, spirit, and innocence of a 13 year-old trapped in the body of a 30 year-old.
Gender: male
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Susan Lawrence
The attractive, business-oriented Vice President of Marketing at MacMillan Toy Company. Possesses a secret giddy, school-girl innocence about her. She eventually falls for Josh.
Gender: female
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Mrs. Baskin
Josh's frustrated, protective, and loving mother who is struggling with parenting a pre-teen.
Gender: female
Age: 35 to 45
Vocal range top: F#5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Billy Kopecki
Josh's best and most supportive friend. He is optimistic, inventive, and encouraging.
Gender: male
Age: 11 to 13
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: F#3
Young Josh Baskin
Obscure, seventh grade pre-teen who is frustrated by his parents and his age.
Gender: male
Age: 11 to 13
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: F3
George Macmillan
The owner of the MacMillan Toy Company who is fighting to save his company. Distinguished, playful, and a bit spry.
Gender: male
Age: 60 to 70
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: C3
Paul Seymour
The Vice President for Product Development at MacMillan Toy Company vying for Susan's affection. Handsome, aggressive, self-absorbed.
Gender: male
Age: 30 to 40
Vocal range top: Eb4
Vocal range bottom: Ab3
Ensemble
Adults; Children; Sales People; Junior Executives