A Year with Frog and Toad

FROG – Male - More zen of both he and Toad. Confident, good-natured, the natural leader
of the friendship; able to accept life as it comes to him; strong, charismatic lead role,
balancing both jazz numbers and ballads. Voice: light, pleasant baritone; however, one song
sits around high G# and A. Must be a very strong actor, singer, and dancer.

TOAD - Male, - The complete opposite of Frog. He is a grumpy sort of character, anxious,
neurotic, and a tad awkward, but with a very big heart; meaty comic lead role with a lot of
singing. Voice: character voice, but pleasant; mid-range but also needs to be comfortable
with high E. Must be a very strong actor, singer, and dancer.

BIRDS - 3 to 6 (Major - Support Ensemble) Males or Females, - These birds act as the
narrators throughout the show. They illustrate, through song, the passage of the 4 seasons.
The Birds must be very skilled singers. They must be able to handle a lot of tricky jazz
harmonies. Voice: strong and of equal quality; must be secure in close-part harmony
singing. Low alto: low F, highest voice, mid-range but also high F.

The Birds will also double the following roles: 

SNAIL - (Major Support) Male, - The Snail sings one of the show's biggest numbers “I’m
Coming Out of my Shell”. A timid wallflower who undergoes a surprising transformation.
Very high energy, requiring stylized movement and inventive comic ideas; must be capable
of transforming from a shy, withdrawn, nervous character to big and brassy. Must be a
strong singer. Voice: rich, bluesey, show-stopping middle but with a high G#.

TURTLE* - (Minor Support) Male or Female - Vain, bossy, sarcastic, and a bit of an
instigator; very jazzy; dancing a must, plays several other characters throughout the show;
versatile comic role. Voice: mid-range, close harmony.

MICE* - 1 or 2 (Minor Support) Male or Female – The Mice are Turtle’s best friends. Plucky,
inquisitive; dancing a must; may play other characters throughout the show; versatile comic
role. Voice: high-range, close harmony.

LIZARD* - (Minor Support) Male - Lizard is an easygoing dude. He pals around with Turtle
and Mice. Laid back, amiable; dancing a must; plays other characters throughout the show;
versatile comic role. Voice: Tenor, close harmony.

MOLES* - (Minor Support) Male or female - The Moles have a cute bit in the Winter section
of the show. Must be good singers.

YOUNG FROG* - (Cameo Role) – Male, – Plays Frog as a child in a Halloween flashback

FATHER FROG* - (Cameo Role) Male - He is also in the Halloween Flashback. He is really
over dramatic in the number SHIVERS! Very good comedy is a must! Voice: high A

MOTHER FROG* - (Cameo Role) - She is also in the Halloween Flashback. She is really
over dramatic in the number SHIVERS! Very good comedy is a must! Voice: high range (A)

LARGE AND TERRIBLE FROG* - (Cameo Role) - A very BIG AND SCARY character. He is
in the Halloween Flashback number SHIVERS! Voice: character

SQUIRRELS* - (Cameo Roles) Male or female - Mischievous, fast and playful.

* These characters may play multiple roles.
Note that all roles are very stylized. Looking for actors who are able to play outside of
the box and not be afraid of the outrageous.