Character Descriptions NB: Not All Readings May Be Required on the Night, However You Should Be Prepared to Do Them All

Character Descriptions NB: Not all readings may be required on the night, however you should be prepared to do them all.

MALE Characters Stage Character Description Singing Readings Age Arthur “The Fonz” Early 20s The king of cool, sexy, funny and loaded with charisma. Snap 15-16 42-43 Fonzarelli Dancing on the Moon 49-50 75-76 Richie Cunningham 17/18 All American, honest, reliable. Fonzie’s best friend Welcome to Wisconsin 15-16 20-21 See section highlighted 44-45 NB YouTube version is sung by Fonzie so it slightly different Ralph Malph 17/18 Richie’s friend and fellow singing group member. He is the class clown. Happy Days 20-21 Sing as solo not individual parts “Potsie” Webber 17/18 Richie’s friend and fellow singing group member. He is a bit of a nerd Happy Days 20-21 who tries hard to be cool but isn’t Sing as solo not individual parts “Chachi” Arcola 15/16 Fonzie’s cousin who tries to be just like him. Likes Joanie Happy Days 20-21 30-31 Sing as solo not individual parts Howard Cunningham 40s + Richie’s dad. The quintessential mid-western head of household. Leopards Are We 42-43 44-45 “Count” Malachi 20s Half of the Malcahi brothers, Fonzie’s nemesis, greaser type, overly The Malachi’s 31-32 dramatic “Jumpy” Malachi 20s Half of the Malcahi brothers, Fonzie’s nemesis, greaser type, filled with The Malachi’s 31-32 nervous energy Arnold 40s + Owner of Arnold’s malt shop, member of the Leopard Lodge Leopards Are We 15-16 Ensemble 15 - 100 High school kids, Townspeople, Leopard Lodge members Happy Days NB: Most ensemble work will be for the cast members 15-30yrs Sing as solo not individual parts

FEMALE Characters Stage Character Description Singing Readings Age Pinky Tuscadero Early 20s Fonzie’s love interest, sexy, confident and tough The Pink’s in Town 30-31 Dancing on the Moon 49-50 Joanie Cunningham 15/16 Richie’s younger sister. Loveable, precocious and has a big crush on What I Dreamed Last Night 30-31 Chachi 44-45 Marion Cunningham 40s Richie’s mum. Warm, naïve and wise. What I Dreamed Last Night 44-45 75-76 Car Hops Girls Fonzie’s back up girls Snap The Pinkettes Pinky’s back up girls Snap Ensemble 15 - 100 High school kids, Townspeople Happy Days NB: Most ensemble work will be for the cast members 15-30yrs Sing as solo not individual parts