- Character Outline & Vocal Range -

Roxie Hart: Female (Mezzo-Soprano, Strong dance ability) Not very bright and never thinking about the consequences of her actions, Roxie makes bad decisions throughout the show – all in the name of public recognition. After she murders her ex-boyfriend, Roxie is sent to prison where she and vaudeville actress Velma Kelly compete for the headlines. Must be a strong singer and dancer.

elma Kelly: Female (Alto, Strong dance ability) Tough, sexy, and sarcastic, Velma Kelly is a vaudeville performer who resides in Cook County Jail after she

murdered her cheating husband and sister. Used to being the “main attraction”, Velma fiercely competes with up and coming rival superstar Roxie for the attention of the press and to preserve her celebrity status. Ultimately, she is forced to compromise, becoming half of a “duet” with Roxie to save her vaudeville career. Must be a strong singer and dancer.

Billy Flynn: Male, (Baritone)

Suave, educated, and very manipulative, Billy Flynn is a lawyer who makes celebrities of his clients in order to gain them sympathy from the media and sway the public’s opinion.. Both Velma and Roxie hire Flynn to represent their cases and use him as their claim to fame. Flynn, however, doesn’t mind this one bit. With a perfect track record under his belt and good looks and charm to boot, Billy will take on any case as long as it means putting money in his pocket.

Must be a strong singer and move well.

Matron "Mama" Morton: Female (Alto)

The tough, sassy warden of the Cook County Jail, “Mama” treats the inmates under her watch like family and would do anything for them – so long as she gets something else in return. “Reciprocity” is her motto. “Mama’s” philosophy represents much of what is wrong with the justice system. A strong voice is required for this character.

Amos Hart: Male (Baritone)

An auto-mechanic and the hapless husband of Roxie, Amos is a not very smart but lovable and good natured man. He is the only character in the show whose motives are pure of heart and never selfish. Despite this, he’s also the only character who really loses out in the end. A victim of his own innocence, Amos represents the average man who pushes hard to do the right thing, but never gets any recognition for it.  Must be a strong singer.

Mary Sunshine: Male/Female (Soprano)

A sappy, soppy tabloid columnist who relies more on emotion than thought when it comes to writing her stories, Mary Sunshine is a person who believes that no matter what horrible atrocities a person has committed, somehow there must be a little bit of good in them. Billy takes advantage of Mary Sunshine’s overly emotionality and status as a prominent media analyst to present Roxie in a favourable light. This character is usually played by a man in drag.

Master of Ceremonies

A character that appears throughout the show to introduce the various “acts”. Existing outside the events of the show, the M.C. speaks to the audience directly and often providing insight into the characters and situations. Must have a strong speaking ability and be able to command a strong stage presence.

Fred Casely: Male

Roxie’s boyfriend at the beginning of the show, Fred Casely sleeps with, and is promptly murdered by Roxie after he walks out on her. Appears in flashbacks re-enacting the incident.

Sergeant Fogarty: Male

A police sergeant who investigates the murder of Fred Casely and interrogates Amos.

Liz: Female

A prisoner at Cook County Jail. She is imprisoned after shooting two warning shots into her husband’s head.

Annie: Female

Prisoner at the Cook County Jail. Murder’s her lover after finding out he already has six wives. “One of those Mormons, ya’ know.”

June: Female

Prisoner at Cook County Jail. After her husband accuses her of screwing the milk man, he mysteriously runs into her knife ten times.

Hunyak: Female

Hungarian Prisoner at Cook County Jail. The only English she speaks is the phase, “Not Guilty.” Which follows her to her grave.

Mona: Female

Prisoner at Cook County Jail. Murders her lover after he has a round of affairs with other woman, and an occasional man. I guess you could say it was “artistic differences.”

Go-To-Hell-Kitty: Female

Steals the spotlight when she Murders her husband along with three other woman. Her crimes are labelled “Lake Shore Drive Massacre.”

Harry: Male

Murdered by Go-To-Hell Kitty for sleeping around with three women behind her back.

Aaron:  Male

Court appointed lawyer for Hunyak. He tries to get her to confess to speed along the trial.

Martin Harrison: Male

Ensemble member who doubles as the Master of Ceremonies at times.

Judge: Male

Judge overseeing Roxie’s Trial.

Court Clerk: Male/Female

Swears people in with their hand on the bible. “Blah, Blah, Truth, Truth. Selp-you God.”

Ensemble/Chorus:

Large chorus of male and female singers and dancers required.

NOTE: You may or may not be required to do a reading/dance audition on the night of audition.