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Common Musical Theater Roles

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The seasoned professional who mentors or guides the protagonist

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Mentor

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Children characters who are influential to the storyline

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Moppet

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The transformed character who changes significantly throughout the narrative

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Dynamic

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The brash, loud and possibly crass character

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Belting

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The male counterpart to the ingenue, often considered the 'hero' of the story

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Leading Man

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The comic relief character who often helps to lighten the mood of the show

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Comic

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The character representing goodness, often in contrast to the villain

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Hero

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The mature, respectable woman who exudes grace and dignity

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Grande Dame

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A woman whose dominant traits are not aligned with the typical female lead; she is often older, wiser, or more sexually aware

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Alto

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The idealized yet one-dimensional character designed to embody perfect virtue

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Archetype

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The leading lady who features as the central female character

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Leading Lady

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The untrustworthy, scheming secondary male character

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Foil

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The secondary young female character, who is often more worldly and jaded than the ingenue

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Soubrette

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The lively, eccentric supporting character who enlivens scenes with humor and wit

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Buffo

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The older man, often a father or authority figure

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Basso Profondo

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The secondary male character, who adds complexity to the plot with his actions

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Baritone

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The nurturing, supportive character who provides wisdom or assistance

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Confidante

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The villain or antagonist of the story who poses challenges to the protagonist

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Heavy

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The innocent, young, or unsophisticated character who is often the story's protagonist

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Ingenue

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An antagonist who brings a sense of supernatural or otherworldly conflict

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Fantastical

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