Fame (musical) - Characters

Characters

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  • Schlomo Metzenbaum - A quiet, saintly classical violinist (or flautist, depending on the actor), who sets up the rock band, and takes on the role of care-taker to his classmates. Schlomo comes from a musical background, with a father who is a famous violinist. Schlomo is fed up from the strain of being expected to do well and wishes to rebel. Has romantic interest in Carmen from afar.
  • Carmen Diaz - She is a dancer, confident and determined to make it big. She is obsessed with fame and is confident in her abilities. Initially has a casual relationship with Tyrone, but develops returned romantic feelings for Schlomo. She later dies after a drug overdose.
  • Tyrone Jackson - He is a hip hop dancer who is "talented but dyslexic" and comes from a poor family. Shares a love-hate relationship with Iris.
  • Nick Piazza - A serious classical actor. He has a secret romantic interest in Serena.
  • Serena Katz - A "shy" actress . Has romantic interest in Nick.
  • Jack Zakowski (alternate casting for Tyrone Jackson) - A dancer who is a Russian immigrant and is "illiterate."
  • Mabel Washington- A dancer and singer, she is overweight and trying to lose weight "but can't resist food."
  • Iris Kelly - A talented ballet dancer who is believed to be extremely wealthy although it is later revealed (in the amateur and schools edition of the script) that she is not. She appears stuck up but is acually insecure. She shares a love-hate relationship with Tyrone.
  • Grace 'Lambchops' Lamb - A "rock chick and tomboy", the drummer for Schlomo's band. Does not take school "seriously."
  • Jose 'Joe' Vegas - Spanish acting student who is the comic of the show. Develops an unreturned crush on Carmen.
  • Goodman 'Goody' King - A trumpet/saxophone musician who is in Schlomo's band.
  • Miss Esther Sherman - A strict, old-fashioned and academic English teacher who loves her students despite the fact that she comes down hard on them.
  • Ms. Greta Bell - A dance teacher who likes different styles of dance and is "protective" of the students.
  • Mr. Myers - The drama teacher.
  • Mr. Sheinkopf - European Music tutor from Europe, who loves classical music but does not like "rock and roll."

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