Full Cast Breakdown
Casting
Cast Size: 11, but could be up to 13
Ensemble Show
No dance
Old Bär Miller
A healthy, old farmer who holds traditions close to his heart. He’s a World War II vet who’s tough, yet at times kind. But, he suffers from PTSD and won’t admit it.
Gender: Male
Age: 74
Voice: Baritone
Stranger
He’s a bearded, middle-aged man arriving in Whitewater to attend Bean’s funeral. He’s a childhood friend of Mick and Bean. He’s not afraid to speak his mind.
Gender: Male
Age: 45
Voice: Tenor II
Bean Miller
He is the son of Bär and June Miller. He’s a soft-hearted, gentle soul. He’s naïve yet wise for a youngster.
Gender: Male
Age: 10 and 13 years old
Voice: Tenor I
Mick Miller
He’s the older son of Bär and June Miller. He’s a leader, smart, and caught in the rebellious years of the 60’s. He’s an independent thinker which makes him the “black sheep” of the family
Gender: Male
Age: 14 and 17 years old
Voice: Tenor II
June Miller
Married to Bär Miller and mother to Mick and Bean. She’s a strong, intelligent, and independent woman who has chosen the life she leads – a farmer’s wife. She’s a dedicated mother.
Gender: Female
Age: 18, 42, and 45 years old.
Voice: Soprano 1
Young Bär Miller
He’s a healthy, strong dairy farmer who is very set in the way things are supposed to be: traditions, values. He’s fairly conservative and a World War II vet.
Gender: Male
Age: 19, 43, 46 years old
Voice: Baritone
Grandpa Miller
He is a caring, open-minded, wise, story-teller with a purpose. He finds humor and joy in life. He is a German immigrant who started the dairy farm in Wisconsin.
Gender: Male
Age: 44 and 71 years old
Voice: Baritone
Kari/Lottery Spinner
Kari is a neighborhood friend of Mick’s. She’s a bit of a tom boy. She’s intelligent, independent, and supportive.
Gender: Female
Age: 14 and 17 years old
Voice: No singing
The Lottery Spinner is the assistant to the Lottery Caller and is the one who spins the lottery cage. They are on national television. She is very business-like.
Gender: Female
Age: Any age above 25
Voice: No singing
Ernie Johnson/Lottery Caller-Newscaster
Ernie is a US Army private in WWII. He is from the south.
Gender: Male
Age: 18 years old
Voice: No singing
The Lottery Caller-Newscaster is a very serious and controlled news announcer-type who is on national television. He’s very business-like. He’s the one who calls out the numbers of the draft.
Gender: Male
Age: Above 30
Voice: Full sounding. No singing.
Mrs. Strakken
An old woman who in her yard owns the infamous huge apple tree. She is not friendly, and is well-known by the neighborhood kids as the witch. She owns a shotgun.
Gender: Female
Age: 70 years old
Voice: No singing
Marine Recruiter
He has no lines, but has the perfectly polished mannerisms of a military person.
Gender: Male
Age: 30 years old
Voice: Not required
