Playing Age: 20–50
Gender: Male (traditionally, but open to interpretation)
Performance Requirements: Acting
Character Description:
The audience's favourite. Loveable, loyal and endlessly optimistic despite life's disappointments, Buttons secretly dreams of winning Cinderella's heart. He is the emotional core of the comedy, delivering laughs, warmth and genuine moments of vulnerability. This role requires excellent audience interaction and improvisational confidence.
Strong comic acting is more important than technical dance ability, although movement in production numbers is expected.
Looking for:
Outstanding comic actor
Excellent audience rapport
Warm singing voice
Strong improvisation skills
Ability to balance comedy with genuine emotion
