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Common Musical Theater Roles
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The innocent, young, or unsophisticated character who is often the story's protagonist
Ingenue
The male counterpart to the ingenue, often considered the 'hero' of the story
Leading Man
A woman whose dominant traits are not aligned with the typical female lead; she is often older, wiser, or more sexually aware
Alto
The villain or antagonist of the story who poses challenges to the protagonist
Heavy
The comic relief character who often helps to lighten the mood of the show
Comic
The leading lady who features as the central female character
Leading Lady
The untrustworthy, scheming secondary male character
Foil
The nurturing, supportive character who provides wisdom or assistance
Confidante
The secondary young female character, who is often more worldly and jaded than the ingenue
Soubrette
The older man, often a father or authority figure
Basso Profondo
The brash, loud and possibly crass character
Belting
The seasoned professional who mentors or guides the protagonist
Mentor
The mature, respectable woman who exudes grace and dignity
Grande Dame
The character representing goodness, often in contrast to the villain
Hero
The idealized yet one-dimensional character designed to embody perfect virtue
Archetype
The secondary male character, who adds complexity to the plot with his actions
Baritone
Children characters who are influential to the storyline
Moppet
The lively, eccentric supporting character who enlivens scenes with humor and wit
Buffo
The transformed character who changes significantly throughout the narrative
Dynamic
An antagonist who brings a sense of supernatural or otherworldly conflict
Fantastical
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