Character Breakdowns:

PLEASE NOTE: The show takes place in Great Britain.  All actors must have excellent British dialects

Click on character’s name to download individual sides for each role.

SEEKING:

Lola/Simon: 25-35 male (African American) – A prize fighter draped in satin. He is a heterosexual crossdresser… eccentric, lavish and outspoken. An emotionally and physically challenging role that requires the body of a boxer with the soul of a Diva. Must have star presence and feel comfortable wearing everything from full drag to nothing but boxing trunks. Must have a killer voice with power blues and gospel chops. Must be a high tenor…sings C3–B4 with one top C. Must be able to move extremely well in high-heels, wigs and women’s clothing.

Charlie Price: male 25-35 – A confused young man who inherits his father’s shoe factory. He’s unfocused and misguided but is a hero under a victim’s mantle. He is handsome and loveable but there is a temper right under the skin. High tenor rock belt. Sings C3–B4

Nicola/Others: female 25-35 – Charlie’s long-term girlfriend. Attractive and smart. She is driven and uncompromising. High pop belt.

Lauren: female 25-35 – A beautiful, strong and outspoken working-class girl. She works in the shoe factory and has a huge crush on Charlie. Must be a strong comedic actress with a high pop belt. Sings B♭3–F♯5

Don/Others: male 30-40 – A hypermasculine bear of a factory worker and Lola’s nemesis. He has a menacing physicality but ends up being a teddy bear. Sings C3–F4 (must have a strong falsetto to D5 for the Finale).

Pat/Others: female 30-40 – The shoe factory’s officious office manager who will let loose when given the change. Lola’s love interest.

Trish/Others: female 45-55 – Factory worker with a family to worry about. Old school and set in her ways…a bit of a broad…but comes around in the end.

Angels: males 20-30 (all ethnicities) These are the drag personalities that populate The Blue Angel night club in London. Must be excellent dancers in heals and be able to sing extremely well (high pop). Previous drag experience helpful but not necessary. Acrobatics a plus.

Male Ensemble: Seeking men of all ethnicities (specifically one African American male for the track that includes Lola’s/Simon’s father). Must be excellent singers and be able to move well AND move well in a heeled boot as all characters end up in high heeled boots at the end of the show. Roles include Mr. Price, Harry (guitar a plus), Simon Sr., and Richard Bailey

Female Ensemble: Seeking women of all ethnicities (specifically one African American woman for the track that includes Lola’s double). Must be excellent singers and be able to move well AND move well in a heeled boot as all characters end up in boots at the end of the show.