CHARACTERBREAKDOWN

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USNAVI DE LA VEGA:

Male 20's-30's, Owner of De La Vega’s Bodega, whose parents emigrated from the Dominican Republic and have since passed away. Lives with Abuela Claudia, in love with Vanessa, but is comically shy. Charismatic and friendly with a generous heart. Excellent actor / rapper / mover and singer. D3-G4.

 

NINA ROSARIO:

Female 19-25, Nina is the first one in the family to attend

college. The only daughter of Kevin and Camila Rosario, working-class parents
who run a car service, love interest of Benny, and best friends with Vanessa. An
overachiever, role model, straight-A student but going through tough times.
Excellent mover, strong belt. A3-F5.

KEVIN ROSARIO:

Male 40s-50's, co-owner of Rosario Car and Limousine,
husband to Camila and father to Nina. Charismatic and proud, this self-made
man is also stubborn and hot tempered, but always wants the best for his family.
Singer who moves well. C4-E5.

CAMILA ROSARIO:

Female 40s-50's, co-owner of Rosario Car and Limousine
with her husband Kevin. Strong, fiery yet pragmatic woman with a deep love for
her family. Singer who moves well. G3-B4.

BENNY:

Male 20's-30's, BIPOC, driver for Rosario Car &Limousine, where he
has worked since he was a teenager. Ambitious and optimistic, he aims to have
his own business one day. Handsome, flirtatious, charming man who falls in love
with Nina. Strong singer, excellent mover. E3-G#4.

VANESSA:

Female 20's, works at Daniela’s Salon. Charismatic, with strong
dreams of leaving the Heights, away from her alcoholic mother. Excellent dancer,
strong belt/mix. F#3-E5.

SONNY:

Male 18-25 years old, Usnavi’s cousin, and who works for him at the
Bodega. Comic actor, excellent rapper and mover. G3-A#4.

ABUELA CLAUDIA:

Female 50-60, Abuela Claudia raised Usnavi after his
parents died, and continues to live with him. She has been in the Heights the
longest and is the matriarch to all. Strong belt to a C. F#3-C5.

DANIELA:

Female 20-40, Quick witted, brassy, no-nonsense owner of Daniela’s
Salon. Confident and strong, she is a big sister figure to Vanessa and Carla.
Comic actress with a strong belt. Excellent dancer. G3-C5.

CARLA:

Female 20-30, a hairdresser at Daniela’s Salon. Funny and naive, she
has a sunny disposition all the same. Comic actor with strong belt mix. Excellent
dancer.

GRAFFITI PETE:

Male 18-30, talented though undiscovered graffiti artist,
always dancing with boom box in tow. Grew up in the Heights, buddies with
Sonny, harmless but rough around the edges. Extremely strong dancer,
acrobatics a plus

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PIRAGUERO:

Male Any age diligently sells piraguas in the Heights to earn a
living. Bright, soaring tenor. D3-A4

ENSEMBLE:

Seeking an ensemble to create the diverse, vibrant world of this
Washington Height's neighborhood. Seeking all ethnicities, ages and body
types. Must be excellent dancers and singers (hip hop and salsa primarily), and
actors who can develop strong, specific and vulnerable characters