That
Emperor's
Foo
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A musical about nothing
Other Characters
( Only Mutchka is cast by one actor. Other characters are bit parts playable by other actors. )
Mutchka
the Emperor's
other daughter
(nasal alto)
The Emperor’s other ugly daughter, who pals around with Espi. She lords it over Espi.
Makeup & Costume The same as Courtiers, only more exaggerated for her character. Ignore the smiles; she is not a happy character. The images below can be adapted for Courtiers as well.
Sings with Courtiers (chorus)
Potts
&
Pitts
Mach's assistants
(tenors)
They serve Mach, making Mach appear important.
Their songs:
“(All the Things People Believe In) That They Can’t See” (with Mach)
“Rose, Jade, Blue, Marmalade” (with Mach)
Three
(unacceptable)
Princes
(various vocal ranges)
One is overly masculine and dominating, another is effeminate, and the third one is a seducer with style. Eldora rejects them all. Bit parts played by Courtier, Potts, or Pitts. Vocal range suited to each Prince's character.
Bureaucrat(s)
(one or three)
(basses)
One or three Bureaucrats speak in Gregorian-chant style as they recite nonsense sections of The Plan. Bit parts played by Courtier, Potts, and/or Pitts.
Costume and modern dress: See images.
