Roles Available

Claude Hooper Bukowski

• Gender: Male (can be flexible depending on production)

• Vocal Range: Tenor

• Description: The central character. A thoughtful, sometimes anxious young man torn between his hippie ideals and societal expectations—especially being drafted into the Vietnam War. Introspective, sensitive, and searching for identity.

• Songs: “I Got Life,” “Where Do I Go?”

George Berger

• Gender: Male (flexible casting possible)

• Vocal Range: Tenor/Baritone

• Description: The charismatic, rebellious leader of the Tribe. Wild, magnetic, and anti-establishment. Berger lives fully in the moment and challenges authority at every turn.

• Songs: “Donna,” “Going Down”

Sheila Franklin

• Gender: Female

• Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano

• Description: A passionate political activist and student. Strong-willed, intelligent, and deeply committed to causes like peace and equality. Often acts as a moral compass within the group.

• Songs: “Easy to Be Hard,” “Good Morning Starshine”

Dionne

• Gender: Female

• Vocal Range: Alto/Mezzo

• Description: A vibrant, soulful presence in the Tribe. She is warm, expressive, and often leads the group in powerful musical moments.

• Songs: “Aquarius”

Hud

• Gender: Male

• Vocal Range: Baritone

• Description: A bold and outspoken member of the Tribe. Hud brings an important perspective on race and identity, often addressing systemic injustice with both humor and intensity.

• Songs: Featured in “Colored Spade”

Jeanie

• Gender: Female

• Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano

• Description: A sweet, idealistic young woman who is pregnant and deeply in love with Claude. Represents innocence and hope within the chaos.

• Songs: “Air”

Woof

• Gender: Male (often played with gender fluidity)

• Vocal Range: Tenor

• Description: A gentle, quirky, and affectionate member of the Tribe. Known for his humor, openness, and love for everyone around him.

• Songs: “Sodomy”

Crissy

• Gender: Female

• Vocal Range: Soprano

• Description: Young, naïve, and sweet. Often searching for connection and belonging.

• Songs: “Frank Mills”

Paul

• Gender: Male

• Vocal Range: Baritone

• Description: A more traditional and conservative figure compared to the Tribe. Often represents societal norms and conflict with the counterculture.

Margaret Mead 

• Gender: Female

• Description: A satirical portrayal of the real-life anthropologist Margaret Mead, used in a humorous and ironic context.

The Tribe (Ensemble)

• All genders, ethnicities, and identities encouraged — please prepare up to a minute of any song from the show.

• Vocal Ranges: All

• Description: The heart of the show. The Tribe represents the 1960s counterculture—free-spirited, diverse, politically aware, and expressive. Strong singers, movers, and actors who are comfortable with improvisation and audience interaction.

• Notes: Many ensemble members take on featured solos and moments.

Casting Notes 

• Hair celebrates diversity, individuality, and non-traditional casting.

• Roles may be gender-fluid and ethnically diverse.

• Comfort with rock-style singing, movement, and potentially immersive staging is important.