Annie Get Your Gun Character Breakdown
PRINCIPAL MALES:
FRANK BUTLER -- The male star of the Buffalo Bill Show, excellent baritone, strong actor,
(25+) Self assured character bordering on conceited, strong command
CHARLIE DAVENPORT -- Manager of Buffalo Bill Show, strong comedic timing (30+),
sarcastic, Dolly Tate’s brother and chief critic
BUFFALO BILL -- Owner and emcee for the Buffalo Bill Show, good baritone (40-65+)
Good showman personality, loud commanding speaking voice
CHIEF SITTING BULL -- Indian chief who adopts Annie Oakley, baritone (40-70)
Comedic timing a plus
FOSTER WILSON -- Hotel Manager, baritone (40-70) strong personality with dry wit
PAWNEE BILL -- Owner of Far East Show, competitor of Buffalo Bill, baritone (40-70)
Good showman skills
PRINCIPAL FEMALES:
ANNIE OAKLEY -- Famous sharpshooter, strong belter with significant range to sing soprano
(19-35)
Plays backwoods character with self assurance and spunk, carries show,
Good comedic timing, and no inhibitions. Strong presence
DOLLY TATE -- Frank Butler’s Assistant in Buffalo Bill Show, good alto, (25+) obnoxious
Personality lending herself to some hysterical moments. Must be able to
. play ‘big character’ without being ‘over the top’.
PRINCIPAL CHILDREN:
MINNIE, JESSIE, NELLIE -- Annie Oakley’s backwoods sisters, strong singers and actresses
(ages vary from 7-15) should be able to show dry wit
LITTLE JAKE -- Annie Oakley’s brother, capable singer, good comedic timing (7-15)
