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.