Charley
30-60, ,
Any
Trans man
A dignified man in his 50s, assigned female at birth. Cast flexibly based on gender identity of the singer—ideally a trans man; at least a singer who identifies as nonbinary or genderqueer. The score contains ossia options for mezzo and tenor, with awareness of how transition can affect the voice with or without the use of HRT. He wears an eye-patch over one eye.
In real life, Charley Parkhurst was white--doesn't necessarily mean you need to cast him with a white actor.
In real life, Charley Parkhurst was white--doesn't necessarily mean you need to cast him with a white actor.