A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
Adele
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A girl new to Alfie's bus route who he thinks will be perfect for his play. She is a young, sweet, "small-town" girl who is wise beyond her years.
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Gender: Female
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Age: 18 to 25
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Vocal range top: F5
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Vocal range bottom: C4
Alfie
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Average looks and build, he is a dreamer who idolizes Oscar Wilde. He is in love with Robbie but wrestles with his sexuality throughout the story.
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Gender: Male
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Age: 35 to 45
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Vocal range top: E4
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Vocal range bottom: A2
Baldy
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Also known as James Michael O'Shea, he is the resident stage manager at St. Imelda's. He lost his wife early in life.
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Gender: Male
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Age: 50 to 70
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Vocal range top: G4
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Vocal range bottom: B2
Breton Beret
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Seduces Alfie in order to beat him up for being gay.
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Gender: Male
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Age: 20 to 35
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Vocal range top: C4
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Vocal range bottom: A2
Carney
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The local butcher who is the usual star of Alfie's productions and boasts an ego about it. The most socially and morally conservative member of the community.
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Gender: Male
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Age: 45 to 60
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Vocal range top: G4
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Vocal range bottom: A2
Ernie Lally
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The company set designer.
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Gender: Male
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Age: 25 to 40
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Vocal range top: G4
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Vocal range bottom: B2
Father Kenny
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St. Imeldas ill-tempered but caring priest.
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Gender; Male
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Age: 40 to 50
Lily Byrne
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Alfie's sister who cares deeply for him, but finds him odd. She is socially and morally conservative.
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Gender: Female
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Age: 40 to 50
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Vocal range top: C5
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Vocal range bottom: E3
Miss Crowe
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The company costume designer.
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Gender: Female
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Age: 40 to 60
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Vocal range top: A5
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Vocal range bottom: B3
Mrs. Curtin
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An actor in the company and the choreographer. Must tap.
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Gender: Female
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Age: 30 to 40
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Vocal range top: D5
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Vocal range bottom: A3
Mrs. Grace
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A kind woman who used to perform with the St. Imelda
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Gender: Female
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Age: 45+
Mrs. Patrick
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Robbie's married lover and the mother of three children.
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Gender: Female
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Age: 35 to 45
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Vocal range top: E5
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Vocal range bottom: G3
Oscar Wilde
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The famous Irish, 19th century playwright, novelist, and poet.
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Gender: Male
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Age: 45+
Peter
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A young man who wants to be in a rock band.
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Gender: Male
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Age: 16-25
Rasher Flynn
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The company technician.
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Gender: Male
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Age: 25 to 35
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Vocal range top: E4
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Vocal range bottom: A2
Robbie
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Alfie's coworker and closest friend. He is charming, honest and likeable.
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Gender: Male
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Age: 20 to 35
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Vocal range top: A4
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Vocal range bottom: C3
Sully O'hara
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Unemployed and an actor with the St. Imelda Players.
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Gender: Male or Female
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Age: 18-30
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