Singin’ in the Rain Character Breakdown

DON LOCKWOOD: (LEAD; 20+; Male; G2-Ab4) A suave Hollywood actor and dancer. Cosmo’s best friend and Lina’s regular co-star. Must dance.

KATHY SELDEN: (LEAD; 18+; Female; G3-F5) An earnest, talented actress with wit and charm. She falls in love with Don and performs as Lina’s speaking and singing voice. Must dance.

COSMO BROWN: (LEAD; 20+; Male; C3-Ab4) A wacky and playful on-set pianist for silent films. Don’s best friend and former dance partner. Must dance.

LINA LAMONT: (LEAD; 20+; Female; C4-Eb5) A slow-witted silent film diva with a big personality and a harshly unpleasant voice. She is Don’s regular co-star. Must dance.

ZELDA ZANDERS: (20+; Female) A flapper socialite and actress on her ninth marriage, she is Lina’s friend and informant. Must dance.

R.F. SIMPSON: (45+; Male) A successful, magnanimous, film producer. He leads the other characters in creating a new movie musical.

ROSCOE DEXTER: (25+; Male) A famous film director with theatrical mannerisms and tendencies. Frequently frazzled and works with Lina and Don.

ROD: (20+) An excitable film agent bordering on manic. He works for Simpson. Doubles in the ensemble.

PRODUCTION SINGER: (20+; Male; Db3-Ab4) The lead tenor in Monumental Pictures’ first movie musical. Doubles in the ensemble.

MISS DINSMORE: (25+; Female; Must sing) Lina’s vocal coach. She is the “mother hen” type with caring affection for the younger performers. Doubles in the ensemble

ENSEMBLE: (16+; Male & Female; Must sing and dance, some must tap dance) Will play an assortment of roles including Movie Stars, Film Personnel, and Crew Members.