Wisconsin theater arts

*Ages listed for each character is what the actor can play as onstage.*

Charles “Pa” Ingalls (early to mid 40's) Married to Caroline and father to Mary, Laura & Carrie.  A hunter, trapper, carpenter, and adventurer, Pa is constantly seeking a better life for his family.  [Lyric Baritone/Tenor]

 

Caroline “Ma” Ingalls (late 30's/early 40s) Married to Charles and mother to Mary, Laura & Carrie. Gentle and caring, but strong and determined, Ma wants her daughters to have an education and lead civilized lives. [Alto]

 

Mary Ingalls (Younger Mary - age 13-14; Older Mary - age 17-20) Oldest Ingalls child; sweet, patient, and well- behaved with a passion for learning, Mary goes blind after a bout of scarlet fever. [Older Mary - Mezzo-soprano]

 

Laura Ingalls (Younger Laura - age 10-12; Older Laura - age 15-17)  Middle Ingalls child; headstrong, feisty, and independent. Laura Ingalls shares her father’s sense of adventure and love for life. [Older Laura - Alto]

Carrie Ingalls (Younger Carrie - age 7-8; Older Carrie - age 11-13)  Youngest Ingalls child; sweet child, looks up to and admires her older sisters, Laura and Mary. 

 

Almanzo Wilder (late teens/early 20's) A young homesteader in De Smet along with his sister, Eliza Wilder; strong and independent; eventually marries Laura Ingalls. [Tenor]

 

Miss Wilder: (late 20's) Laura, Mary, and Carrie’s schoolteacher in De Smet; Almanzo Wilder’s sister.

Mr. Oleson: (40's) the owner of the General Store in De Smet. Father to Nellie and Willie.

 

Willie Oleson a schoolmate of the Ingalls girls; the younger brother of Nellie Oleson.

 

Nellie Oleson (age 16-17)  Laura’s arch- enemy; the snooty, haughty, and manipulative daughter of Mr. Oleson. [Mezzo-soprano]

 

Cap Garland (late teens) A schoolmate of the Ingalls girls and a friend of Almanzo Wilder.

Minnie Power (age 15-17) One of Nellie Oleson’s best friends.

Ida Brown (age 15-17) Another of Nellie Oleson’s best friends.

Mr. Brewster (mid to late 30's) A homesteader who hires Laura for her first teaching position.

 

Mrs. Lib Brewster(late 20's to early 30's) Mr. Brewster’s unhappy wife and mother of a baby; she is having a lot of difficulty adjusting to life on the prairie. [Alto]

 

Mr. Boast (40's) A friend of Pa’s in De Smet, who is also filing a home-stead claim near De Smet.

Miss or Ms. Bayne Owner of a dress shop in DeSmet; fellow homesteader.

Dr. Tann (late 40's/50's) A doctor who cares for Mary when she is going blind.

Blanche (very late teens/early 20's)  Mary’s good friend at college.

 

Clarence (16), Ruby (8-10) , Tommy, Martha:  Laura’s students at the Brewster school.

Ensemble - a transformational Ensemble plays all settlers/school children, including some of the featured roles above. The Ensemble requires actors of all ages to create families and additional homesteaders and school children that are seen throughout the story. The Ensemble is key to creating this story onstage and they will be involved in many scenes and songs throughout the production. We're needing all vocal ranges for the Ensemble.