The Tap Dance Kid (Musical)

The Tap Dance Kid

Synopsis:	‘The Tap Dance Kid’ concerns a 10-year-old African-American kid named Willie who dreams of becoming a dancer like his Uncle Dipsey. However, Willie’s well-to-do and strict father disapproves. The rest of the show is devoted to Willie's imaginations of stardom.
License:	Samuel French, Inc.
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The Tap Dance Kid Characters
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Name	Gender	Vocal Part	Age Range	Role Type
Little Rio Dancers and New Yorkers	N/A		–	cameo
Willie	male	soprano	8 – 12	lead
William Sheridan	male	baritone	35 – 45	supporting
Dipsey	male	baritone	31 – 37	supporting
Daddy Bates	male	baritone	40 – 60	cameo
Winslow	male		–	cameo
Joe	male		–	cameo
Ginnie	female	mezzo	34 – 42	supporting
Dulcie	female		–	cameo
Emma	female	alto	12 – 16	supporting
Mona	female		–	cameo
Carole	female	mezzo	26 – 33	supporting