Main Characters and Descriptions

• Sheridan Whiteside – 4-60 M/F  1,500–2,000+ lines : An opinionated, arrogant radio personality modeled on Alexander Woollcott. He dominates the household and acts as the “man who came to dinner”.
• Maggie Cutler 20-40 F 600–900 lines: Whiteside’s dedicated secretary who falls in love with a local reporter and tries to escape Whiteside’s influence.
• Mr. Ernest Stanley 40-60 M 100–200 lines : The prominent, conventional, and rigid owner of the house who quickly grows to despise his guest.
• Mrs. Daisy Stanley 40-60 F 100–200 lines : His highly-strung wife who tries to maintain a pleasant demeanor.
• Miss Preen  20-60 F 50-100 lines: Whiteside’s exasperated, overworked nurse who is frequently tormented by him.
• Banjo 20-50 M/F 250–450 lines : A wild, comedic character modeled on Harpo Marx (played in the 1942 film by Jimmy Durante).
• Lorraine Sheldon 20-40 F 250–400 lines : A glamorous and manipulative actress, modeled after Gertrude Lawrence, who tries to break up Maggie’s romance.
• Beverly Carlton 20-40 F 300–500 lines : A charming and witty playwright modeled on Noël Coward.
• Bert Jefferson 20-40 M 200–350 lines : A local newspaper reporter in love with Maggie.
• Harriet Stanley 30-60 F 50-100 lines: Mr. Stanley’s timid sister with a mysterious, dark past.
• June Stanley 20-30 F 150–300 lines : The Stanley’s daughter who is trying to defy her father.
• Richard Stanley 20-30 M 50-100 lines: The Stanley’s son, an amateur photographer. 

Ensemble 50-200 lines will be double cast as various roles

• John  M: The butler.
• Sarah F: The cook.
• Professor Metz M/F: An eccentric, bug-obsessed visitor.
• Dr. Bradley 30-60 M/F: The local doctor who aims to write a book