Character Breakdown - “La Cage Aux Folles”
Georges: Male, Age 40-50
The owner of the legendary nightclub La Cage aux Folles, partner to Albin, and biological father to Jean-Michel. A star; mature, good singer; energetic, loving and caring; must move well
Albin: Male, Age 40-50
The star drag performer at La Cage aux Folles, known as Zaza; Georges’ partner, and Jean-Michel’s mother figure. A performer of star quality; mature; great powerhouse of a Broadway voice; fine comic actor
Jacob: Male, Age 40-50
The vivacious butler employed by Georges and Albin. Brilliant comedian who sings and moves well
Jean-Michel: Male, Age 20-28
Georges’ son from a fling with a woman many years ago; wishes to transform his parents before they meet his fiancée Anne and her traditional family. Well-mannered, educated; desperately in love with his fiancee, Anne; acts, sings, and moves well
Anne: Female, Age 20-28
Jean-Michel’s fiancée and the daughter of conservative politician Edouard Dindon. Spunky; a superb dancer who acts well
Edouard Dindon: Male, Age 50-70
A conservative politician, head of the “Tradition, Family, and Morality Party,” and Anne’s father. Right-wing radical politician; pompous; quirky; must sing, move well, and be a fine comedian
Marie Dindon: Female, Age 45-60
The wife of Edouard Dindon and Anne’s mother. Shy, retiring, sexually repressed and sex-starved; good singer and actress who moves well
Jacqueline: Female, Age 40-60
The owner of the Chez Jacqueline restaurant, and a good friend of Albin and Georges. Attractive, charming; very theatrical; not necessarily a singer
Monsieur Renaud: Male, Age 60-80
Owner of a popular café, and friends of Albin and Georges Mature, male friend of Georges and Albin; owns a small cafe
Francis: Male, Age 30-40
The Stage Manager in Georges’ club. Strong actor/dancer
Les Cagelles: Performers of all ages and gender. Dancer/Singers
Performers at La Cage aux Folles, known as Les Cagelles.
Townspeople
Madame Renaud, Paulette, Hercule, Etienne, Babette, Colette, Tabarro, Pepe
Georges: Male, Age 40-50
The owner of the legendary nightclub La Cage aux Folles, partner to Albin, and biological father to Jean-Michel. A star; mature, good singer; energetic, loving and caring; must move well
Albin: Male, Age 40-50
The star drag performer at La Cage aux Folles, known as Zaza; Georges’ partner, and Jean-Michel’s mother figure. A performer of star quality; mature; great powerhouse of a Broadway voice; fine comic actor
Jacob: Male, Age 40-50
The vivacious butler employed by Georges and Albin. Brilliant comedian who sings and moves well
Jean-Michel: Male, Age 20-28
Georges’ son from a fling with a woman many years ago; wishes to transform his parents before they meet his fiancée Anne and her traditional family. Well-mannered, educated; desperately in love with his fiancee, Anne; acts, sings, and moves well
Anne: Female, Age 20-28
Jean-Michel’s fiancée and the daughter of conservative politician Edouard Dindon. Spunky; a superb dancer who acts well
Edouard Dindon: Male, Age 50-70
A conservative politician, head of the “Tradition, Family, and Morality Party,” and Anne’s father. Right-wing radical politician; pompous; quirky; must sing, move well, and be a fine comedian
Marie Dindon: Female, Age 45-60
The wife of Edouard Dindon and Anne’s mother. Shy, retiring, sexually repressed and sex-starved; good singer and actress who moves well
Jacqueline: Female, Age 40-60
The owner of the Chez Jacqueline restaurant, and a good friend of Albin and Georges. Attractive, charming; very theatrical; not necessarily a singer
Monsieur Renaud: Male, Age 60-80
Owner of a popular café, and friends of Albin and Georges Mature, male friend of Georges and Albin; owns a small cafe
Francis: Male, Age 30-40
The Stage Manager in Georges’ club. Strong actor/dancer
Les Cagelles: Performers of all ages and gender. Dancer/Singers
Performers at La Cage aux Folles, known as Les Cagelles.
Townspeople
Madame Renaud, Paulette, Hercule, Etienne, Babette, Colette, Tabarro, Pepe
