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In The Heights: Character List

The document provides a character list for the musical "In the Heights". It includes descriptions of the principal female characters: Nina Rosario, a freshman dropping out of college; Vanessa, who works at a salon and wants to leave the neighborhood; and Camila Rosario, Nina's mother who keeps her family together. It also describes the principal male characters: Usnavi, the owner of a corner store who likes Vanessa; Benny, who works with Kevin and likes Nina; and Kevin Rosario, Nina's father who dreams through her. Featured characters include Daniela and Carla who work at the salon, Sonny who works at the bodega, the Piragua Guy ice man, and Gra

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In The Heights: Character List

The document provides a character list for the musical "In the Heights". It includes descriptions of the principal female characters: Nina Rosario, a freshman dropping out of college; Vanessa, who works at a salon and wants to leave the neighborhood; and Camila Rosario, Nina's mother who keeps her family together. It also describes the principal male characters: Usnavi, the owner of a corner store who likes Vanessa; Benny, who works with Kevin and likes Nina; and Kevin Rosario, Nina's father who dreams through her. Featured characters include Daniela and Carla who work at the salon, Sonny who works at the bodega, the Piragua Guy ice man, and Gra

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IN THE HEIGHTS

CHARACTER LIST
FEMALE:

PRINCIPALS:
o Nina Rosario daughter of Kevin & Camila Rosario, freshman @ Stanford U, very bright,
sweet, feels that she has let everyone down because shes dropping out of college; high
belter (to F5); no required dancing
o Vanessa Usnavis love interest, works at salon, wants to get out of the barrio, worldly
and urban; MUST be strong dancer, high belter (to E5)
o Camila Rosario Ninas mom, co-owner of Rosarios Car and Limousine, determined to
keep the family together, stands up to Kevin, she is the glue of the family, straight
talker; Spanish speaking a plus; strong singer-belter (G3 to B4), no required dancing
o Abuela Claudia raised Usnavi and Sonny, grand-matriarch of the entire community,
wins the lottery; Spanish speaking a plus; belter (F#3 to C5), no required dancing
FEATURED:
o Daniela Salon owner, brash; Spanish speaking a plus; singer belter (G3 to C5)
o Carla hairdresser works at salon, side kick to Daniela, ditzy; Spanish speaking a plus

MALE:

PRINCIPALS:
o Usnavi owner of De la Vegas Bodega (corner store), has a thing for Vanessa, hub of
the story; rapper/singer, high baritone/tenor (to G4), no required dancing
o Benny works at Rosarios Car and Limousine, has thing for Nina; tenor (to Ab4),
singer/rapper, no required dancing; cannot be latino (should be African American or
possibly white)
o Kevin Rosario Ninas dad, co-owner of Rosarios Car and Limousine, strong actor,
dreaming through Nina; singer, baritone (to E4); no required dancing; Spanish speaking
a plus
FEATURED:
o Sonny Usnavis younger cousin, works at the bodega, aggressive, charming;
rapper/singer, tenor (to Bb4)
o Piragua Guy ice man, tenor with extensive singing (must have sustainable A4), cameo
role, age not defined; Spanish speaking a plus, dancing not necessarily required
o Graffiti Pete local graffiti artist, ghetto talk, must have swag; HIP HOP dancer,
rapper/singer; Spanish speaking a plus

ENSEMBLE (looking for group of 18-24 balanced M/F , 13-30yrs old SMALLER
STRONG GROUP IS DESIRED): MUST BE DANCERS/SINGERS (Dance in multiple
styles hip hop, latin). Very active ensemble in several large numbers. Will help
to be able to pull off latino appearance.

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