MAIN (12)

• John (tenor), an accused serial killer

• Doctor Matthewson (mezzo soprano), a forensic psychologist

• Chris Morretti (tenor or alto), a defense attorney

• Carol (mezzo soprano), a suburban housewife

• Jack Hanley (baritone/tenor), a perverse, crude “cop”

• The Old Man (baritone/tenor), a 1950’s era, blue-collar husband and father

• Young Johnny (boy soprano or tenor), John’s childhood self, from the 1950s

• Mother (alto), a 1950’s wife, mother, and homemaker

• Stevie White (no singing), a teenage employee of John’s contracting business

• Robbie Clark (tenor), an all-American teenage boy

• Detective Gabowski (baritone/tenor), Cook County Police Detective

• Pogo the Clown (baritone/tenor), John’s clown alter-ego

SUPPORTING/ENSEMBLE (6–10+ expandable ensemble)

Each ensemble part covers multiple small roles (Young Girl, Daddy, Sally, Park Boys, Living Dead Teens, Neighbors, Detectives, etc.).

*If there are not enough male cast members, individuals of any gender who can portray young and/or adolescent male characters may take on those roles.

*Also, the roles of Chris Morretti, Detective Gabowski, and Pogo the Clown may be performed by actors of any gender if circumstances require. (In the case of Chris Morretti and Detective Gabowski, pronouns in the script should be adjusted for gender-neutral or female casting. All other roles should retain their original pronouns for story clarity.) Diverse casting is strongly encouraged.

*For smaller companies, a special doubling scheme can be employed, requiring as few as 14 actors.