Actor portrays Charlie Chaplin and his father. Ages from late teens-early 30s. Must sing, dance and mime. Star role.

Hannah (Chaplin's mother), Hetty (his first love) and Lily (the American beauty), plus The Statue of Liberty, an Immigrant Girl, a Maid, etc.  Should embody the qualities that make her Chaplin's ideal woman, mid-20s, sparrow-like, sweet, head and chest voice and must dance.

Louise (Chaplin's step-mother) and Mabel Normand (the actress), brassy, funny, not vulnerable. Belt voice/dance.

Various roles, including the Stage Manager, the Retired Naval Person, the Waiter, the Immigration Officer and Mack Sennett. Large, imposing build, legitimate bass/ baritone voice, moves well.

Small, spindly 8 or 9 years old (plays Charlie Chaplin as a child). Should look 6 or 7.  Does not speak or sing.

Syd Chaplin (Charlie's older brother), 20-30, actor who sings and moves well.

Fred Karno (operator of British comedy troupe) and Jacobsen (an American agent), 50ish, English Music Hall type. Sings and moves well. Also plays Pantaloon.

Sydney Chaplin as a boy, 12 or 13 years old. Should sing and move well.

Pantaloon, Pierrot, Columbine, The Captain, Harlequin
(could be part of ensemble)

At least three women and three men to play Street Musicians, Navvies, Bobbies, Vaudevillians, Karno's Lads, Yankee Doodle Girls, Derelicts, Immigrants, Slapstick Comedians, Bathing Beauties.

Two or three Mime “Stage Hands”