On an elevated platform, a hooded, black-robed figure carries a lantern through the eerie, glowing forest, as a dancer whirls on the stage below.

  • Girl, 13 years old:

    A young woman who seeks excitement and a place to fit in. Her family moves a lot, so she is new to her community. She and her brother are adopted.
    G3-B4 (Plaintive Alto)

  • Girl, 11 or 12:

    Nora’s sweet and quirky, but naïve friend. Loquacious and loyal.
    B3-C5 (Closet Belter)

  • Boy, 9 years old:

    Nora’s rambunctious younger brother.
    C3-Eb4 (Tenor or Soprano 8va)

  • Boy, older than Nora (young teen):

    A bully. Head of the popular crowd. Power-hungry and unpleasant, he becomes the leader of the Bogglegobs.
    D3-Eb4 (Soulful Tenor)

  • Trans/Non-Binary, older than Nora (young teen):

    A mysterious and appealing character who may be more than they seem.
    F3-Ab4 (High Tenor or Low Alto)

    [The composer will happily adapt the key(s) of Sasha’s songs to accommodate all unique vocal ranges.]

  • Woman, Adult (unclear age):

    The ghost of an unkempt neighbor. She is the stuff of suburban legends, but she knows truths that no one else can understand.

    A3-E5 (Haunting Soprano)

    [Community/Professional: This role may be played by an adult.]

  • Female-Presenting:

    An ageless, powerful faerie.
    G3-D5 (Rock Diva)

    [Community/Professional: This role may be played by an adult.]

  • Male-presenting:

    The fun-loving, but unintentionally dangerous leader of the Fetefae.
    C3-C4 (Jazzy Baritone)

    [Community/Professional: This role may be played by an adult.]

  • Boy, Mid-to-older teen:

    A huge intimidating ogre who really wants to be a tooth faerie. He was kicked out of the ogre army for being a softy and a coward.
    C3-Db4 (Latin Pop Star)

    [Community/Professional: This role may be played by an adult.]

  • Girl, 8-10 years old:

    First appears as a vicious sphinx (with voice-altering technology), but she turns out to be a young girl in disguise. She is exceptionally smart, but has a tendency to lie.
    C4-C5 (Synthpop Ingenue)

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FEATURED ROLES

A colorfully-dressed youth comforts a shy girl in a steampunk-inspired nightmarescape.

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The Music of KALA is crafted to challenge more experienced musicians, while also giving beginner and intermediate performers opportunities to grow and shine. Featured roles include tuneful solos, rock-tinged bops, and pop-inspired harmonies, while each group of supporting roles gets several moments to shine. Every cast and chorus member is an important part of the fabric of the show!
The pit orchestra is based around a piano-driven rock band, supplemented by a cinematic string and wind ensemble.

The violin, clarinet, and cello parts have been reduced to the Synthesizer 2 book for maximizing the ensemble in larger theatres, and replacing additional instruments in smaller spaces.

The materials provided for your production of KALA include:

  • Full Conductor’s Score

  • Piano/Vocal Score

  • Synthesizer 1

  • Synthesizer 2 (Optional String/Wind Reduction)*

  • Electric Guitar w/Pedals

  • Bass Guitar w/Pedals

  • Drum Kit

  • Violin I

  • Violin II

  • Clarinet/Bass Clarinet (doubling)

  • Cello

SUPPORTING ROLES

  • The popular crowd from Nora’s new school. They are not nice to anyone who is not in their group. (They later become the BOGGLEGOBS. (see below))

    Opportunities for spoken lines, musical solos, ensemble and dance features.

  • Kids of all different ages. (They later become the BOGGLEGOBS. (see below))
    Short, focused stage appearances, with song features and a costume change.

    [An opportunity to bring novice elementary and middle school students into the production.]

  • An assortment of adults who are frozen by magic.

    Non-speaking and non-singing.
    [An opportunity for parents and teachers who’d like an easy walk-on role.]

  • 6-12 Performers

    A wild group of faeries who care only about having fun. Featured musical solo, ensemble, and dance elements for all vocal ranges (“Dance Until You Drop”)

    [Community/Professional: Some/all of these roles may be played by adults.]

  • 6-12 Performers

    Wicked faeries who bring on the most dangerous parts of a heavy storm.
    Featured dance number (“Storm Dance”)
    Non-speaking and non-singing.

    [Community/Professional: Some or all of these roles may be played by adults.]

  • Kala’s army of scary ogres. They are big and tough, but not very smart.

    Lots of physical activity with chorus backup and no spoken lines.

    [Community/Professional: Some or all of these roles may be played by adults.]

  • Shaylah’s holographic protectors.

    Intended to be pre-recorded and projected, but can be performed live.

    Alto/Tenor and Bass sung parts, plus some spoken lines and a combat sequence.

    [Community/Professional: These roles may be played by adults.]

  • Evil, hateful faeries created by Kala to replace the Ogre Army.

    Max, Max’s Friends, and The Kids all transform into the BOGGLEGOBS.