XANADU - CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
Sonny Malone - is the young male lead from the beaches of California. He is wide-eyed, full of dreams and can be a bit sensitive; after all, he is an artist! While Sonny may not be the brightest, he is very sincere and earnest. Actor with excellent comedic timing and singing voice.
Sings: Suddenly, Dancin', All Over the World, Don't Walk Away, The Fall, Suspended in Time, I'm Free, Xanadu
Kira - Kira is the Greek heroine and loveable, young ingénue. She begins the play as Clio (pronounced Cly-o), the youngest and the most idealistic of the Muses. With the addition of leg warmers and an Australian accent, she quickly becomes Kira to help Sonny realize his dreams. She is ambitious, smart and like Sonny, pure of heart. Must be a strong actor, singer, dancer and also funny. A funny Australian accent is key to playing this role! Go to YouTube to learn how to do it!
Sings: I'm Alive, Magic, Suddenly, Whenever You're Away From Me, Strange Magic, Fool, Suspended In Time, Have You Never Been Mellow, I'm Free, Xanadu
Danny Maguire - Danny Maguire is a real estate magnate and owner of the Xanadu theater. He should be a malleable actor who can evolve from being guarded about protecting the theater to becoming partners with Sonny and then betraying him. Danny should be an experienced singer.
Sings: Whenever You're Away From Me, Dancin', All Over the World, Don't Walk Away, Xanadu
The Andrews Sisters - The Andrews Sisters (Maxene, Patty and Laverne) are an exact duplicate of the Andrews Sisters that were famous in the 1940s. Great singers - might double with other ensemble roles.
The Tubes - The Tubes is an iconic, hard-rockin' new-wave band of the 80s. Band members can be ANY GENDER. Must have a lot of energy and sing with character.
Melpomene - Muse of Tragedy, is the eldest of the Muses and is most responsible for plotting against Kira. Strong acting and singing required.
Sings: I'm Alive, Evil Woman, Dancin', Strange Magic, All Over the World, Don't Walk Away, Fool, The Fall, Xanadu
Calliope - Calliope, Muse of Epics, is Melpomene's "Wing-Muse." She is equally devious and listens closely to her sister's direction. Calliope is a great role for an actress who can both sing and act well, and should be a perfect complement to Melpomene.
Sings: I'm Alive, Evil Woman, Dancin', Strange Magic, All Over the World, Don't Walk Away, Fool, The Fall, Xanadu
Other Muses - Erato, Euterpe, Polyhymnia, Terpischore, Thalia and Urania. Must have good comedic timing, and work well together as a group - lots of synchronicity required. CAN BE ANY GENDER.
Sing: I'm Alive, Dancin', All Over the World, Don't Walk Away, Fool, The Fall, Xanadu
Sirens - Melopene’s daughters. Evil, sing together, a few individual lines.
Sing: Evil Woman
Zeus - King of the Gods. Must have great presence, large booming voice.
Sings: Have You Never Been Mellow
Hera - Queen of the Gods - Zeus’s wife. Must have great stage presence, strong singer/actor
Sings: Have You Never Been Mellow
Hermes- Messenger of the Gods. Comedic role.
Sings: Have You Never Been Mellow
Thetis - Goddess of the Sea who tells the pivotal story of Achilles and his vulnerable heel, which in turn, changes Kira's perspective about really loving Sonny. Must be a strong actor with excellent diction.
Sings: Have You Never Been Mellow
Aprhrodite - Goddess of Love. Strong stage presence.
Sings: Have You Never Been Mellow
Ensemble - Eros, Cyclops, Centaur, Medusa Greek Chorus - ALL GENDERS - Speak and Sing in Unison.
THE GREEK CHORUS IS THE FOUNDATION FOR THE WORLD OF THE WHOLE PLAY. THESE ARE GREAT ROLES.
Sonny Malone - is the young male lead from the beaches of California. He is wide-eyed, full of dreams and can be a bit sensitive; after all, he is an artist! While Sonny may not be the brightest, he is very sincere and earnest. Actor with excellent comedic timing and singing voice.
Sings: Suddenly, Dancin', All Over the World, Don't Walk Away, The Fall, Suspended in Time, I'm Free, Xanadu
Kira - Kira is the Greek heroine and loveable, young ingénue. She begins the play as Clio (pronounced Cly-o), the youngest and the most idealistic of the Muses. With the addition of leg warmers and an Australian accent, she quickly becomes Kira to help Sonny realize his dreams. She is ambitious, smart and like Sonny, pure of heart. Must be a strong actor, singer, dancer and also funny. A funny Australian accent is key to playing this role! Go to YouTube to learn how to do it!
Sings: I'm Alive, Magic, Suddenly, Whenever You're Away From Me, Strange Magic, Fool, Suspended In Time, Have You Never Been Mellow, I'm Free, Xanadu
Danny Maguire - Danny Maguire is a real estate magnate and owner of the Xanadu theater. He should be a malleable actor who can evolve from being guarded about protecting the theater to becoming partners with Sonny and then betraying him. Danny should be an experienced singer.
Sings: Whenever You're Away From Me, Dancin', All Over the World, Don't Walk Away, Xanadu
The Andrews Sisters - The Andrews Sisters (Maxene, Patty and Laverne) are an exact duplicate of the Andrews Sisters that were famous in the 1940s. Great singers - might double with other ensemble roles.
The Tubes - The Tubes is an iconic, hard-rockin' new-wave band of the 80s. Band members can be ANY GENDER. Must have a lot of energy and sing with character.
Melpomene - Muse of Tragedy, is the eldest of the Muses and is most responsible for plotting against Kira. Strong acting and singing required.
Sings: I'm Alive, Evil Woman, Dancin', Strange Magic, All Over the World, Don't Walk Away, Fool, The Fall, Xanadu
Calliope - Calliope, Muse of Epics, is Melpomene's "Wing-Muse." She is equally devious and listens closely to her sister's direction. Calliope is a great role for an actress who can both sing and act well, and should be a perfect complement to Melpomene.
Sings: I'm Alive, Evil Woman, Dancin', Strange Magic, All Over the World, Don't Walk Away, Fool, The Fall, Xanadu
Other Muses - Erato, Euterpe, Polyhymnia, Terpischore, Thalia and Urania. Must have good comedic timing, and work well together as a group - lots of synchronicity required. CAN BE ANY GENDER.
Sing: I'm Alive, Dancin', All Over the World, Don't Walk Away, Fool, The Fall, Xanadu
Sirens - Melopene’s daughters. Evil, sing together, a few individual lines.
Sing: Evil Woman
Zeus - King of the Gods. Must have great presence, large booming voice.
Sings: Have You Never Been Mellow
Hera - Queen of the Gods - Zeus’s wife. Must have great stage presence, strong singer/actor
Sings: Have You Never Been Mellow
Hermes- Messenger of the Gods. Comedic role.
Sings: Have You Never Been Mellow
Thetis - Goddess of the Sea who tells the pivotal story of Achilles and his vulnerable heel, which in turn, changes Kira's perspective about really loving Sonny. Must be a strong actor with excellent diction.
Sings: Have You Never Been Mellow
Aprhrodite - Goddess of Love. Strong stage presence.
Sings: Have You Never Been Mellow
Ensemble - Eros, Cyclops, Centaur, Medusa Greek Chorus - ALL GENDERS - Speak and Sing in Unison.
THE GREEK CHORUS IS THE FOUNDATION FOR THE WORLD OF THE WHOLE PLAY. THESE ARE GREAT ROLES.
