(2 READ THE PLAY before auditioning. Doody : He'sa top dog in his greaser gang, The T-Birds, knows his way around a car and a racecourse (and by the end of the film, a track), and is known for his total devotion to Sandy, even if he inexplicably blows her off sometimes for the sake of looking cool. Dancer and actor Dennis Cleveland Stewart appeared in Grease as the leader of the T-Birds rival gang, the Scorpions, and in Grease 2 as the leader of the Cycle Lords. THIS FEATURE IS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR PRO MEMBERS. New York, NY, Linda Ray : Rizzo Mrs. Murdock was not like the other women of Grease she sported dungarees instead of a poodle skirt and helped the T-Birds fix up Greased Lightnin. : Gain full access to show guides, character breakdowns, auditions, monologues and more! 0000021805 00000 n He is a mechanic who gets allowance money from his parents. Has an off-beat sense of humour. Sonny . And what are you gonna do? Character Profile: A member of the Pink Ladies. She differs from the principal in that she is secretly amused by many of the antics that the students get up to although she never voices this fully. : : of casting two people as Eugene - one as student, one as adult.) 0000013268 00000 n Having already been nominated for an Academy Award and with a top 10 single on the Billboard chart, Travolta was already a star when he signed on to Grease. will review the submission and either publish your submission or providefeedback. Sandy isGrease's other star, a sweet, if somewhat naive, Australian transplant who falls in love with Danny over the summer but is faced with the cruel reality of Rydell High's social scene come fall. . Ladies and gentlemen! Sign up today to unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. )%yA 7dL1tYUU\\+=&:KdHR\ wn@{E4zWV^}Xq7dE=Sl 58fQ~5-K;]X Her character, Maeve Rojas, from the Peacock originalOne of Us Is Lying, is perpetually confident and self-reliant, just as Marty requires. Starting her career in the 1950s, Ghostley appeared in projects including the 1962 film To Kill a Mockingbird and the television show Bewitched. Handsome, cocky leader of the T-Birds. First Letter Europe Blitz. Must be able to convincingly play an older teenager (16+) Youngest of the guys. He'd used it prior to Summer Nights, squirting Putzie up the nose for hiding under the bleachers, looking up girl's skirts. 0000001649 00000 n x[}WLZ\SI'K[]k-`Err3g0H1}ejTnUux~T^}P+N("n7jKmfl3y^SOUiw7thuFm#uVVPWPky|ViSvL>>KxQBm|zQ]/_>~1?gVEBVg,oFTtEU&SVpUh3VUTL~kkQUeZ_@U>S~n X_R_m>zXgM6"-X6fqz(m:I}b5Wd{;'&M[C2Z+)~ ! Doody was a character played by Barry Pearl in the 1978 film 'Grease' directed by Randal Kleiser. Sonny Sonny spreads a rumor about Rizzo. Eye Color The too-cool-for-school Burger Palace Boys are stealing hub-caps and acting tough and their gum-snapping, chain-smoking Pink Ladies are looking hot in bobby sox and pedal pushers. : [Sonny spikes the punch, teacher chaperone turns to watch Sonny] Yeah, what are you suppose to do with them the rest of the 23 hours and 45 minutes of the day? Doody, who ends up with Frenchy, is most iconic for wielding a yellow squirt gun during fights and his odd comments. GradeSaver, 10 September 2019 Web. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band and continued to work within the entertainment industry in both television and film. Uh no, ma'am. 0000006936 00000 n "Yeah, I.. ooh, whuh" "That's what I thought.". Transitioning into voice-acting in the 1980s, Deezen has been the voice behind characters in Kim Possible, Whats New Scooby-Doo, Dexters Laboratory and The Polar Express. She deliberately engineers a surprise reunion for Sandy and Danny knowing that it is likely to be a complete disaster. This leads to an epiphany when her guardian angel appears to her and tells her to go back to high school, which she does, and she ultimately graduates with everyone else. A wannabe tough guy who thinks hes a real lady killer. ,6BkCG>'=btv|)kPgMwm,m-OIB$ ,R4OA=:-d0va]Lm[`9m s2ghlvAe It will increase your chances of being cast tremendously. It's also an iconic component ofGrease that the movie is set in 1959, featuring greasers and other distinct high school types of the era. 0000003214 00000 n Playing the role of Miss Connie Brooks in the CBS show Our Miss Brooks from 1952-56, Arden became the first woman awarded the Primetime Emmy for outstanding lead actress in a drama series. After starring in television series including The Paper Chase and Its Garry Shandlings Show, Tucci spent more than three years touring as Roxy Harts husband, Amos, in the musical Chicago. She has been an avid entertainment junkie for a while and hopes to get into the screenwriting business soon. Sonny She shows off her new glasses and likes to spend money. Charles had roles in series including The Incredible Hulk in 1980 and Magnum, P.I. It's also an iconic component of Grease that the movie is set in 1959, featuring greasers and other distinct high school types of the era. Super-handsome (that smile.. : 4. Leaving television, Charles went out to become a speech professor at California State University, Northridge. Hey, look! He also plays the guitar. : Attractive and exuding sexuality, Marty receives a great deal of attention from men, particularly older men, such as Vince Fontaine, the suave and slightly cheesy DJ host of the school dance. Age Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day. One of the five members of the T-Birds, Michael Tuccis portrayal of Sonny was followed by a career both in front of the camera and onstage. Sandy's biggest trait is being a bit of an optimistic goody-two-shoes for most of the movie until Sandy transforms herself at the end ofGrease into a greaser girl. He worships the rest. Male thissection. No, ma'am. Putzie Doody Doody is Frenchy's casual high school boyfriend. : After appearing in both Grease and Grease 2, Calhoun made occasional appearances such as hosting Saturday Night Live. : Performing this action will revert the following features to their default settings: Hooray! 0000002869 00000 n Sonny He creeps on female classmates at thebeginning of the film. Adaptation Name Change: Called the Burger Palace Boys in the play but the T-Birds in the movie. Results may vary. He is easy going and a goofball, who tries hard to be as cool as Kenickie and Danny but never quite manages it. The Question and Answer section for Grease is a great class. Lead Characters Sandy Dumbrowski Grease - Musical 13 Danny Zuko Grease - Musical 7 Doody Grease - Musical 6 View All Characters in Grease Guide written by Avital Shira Michael Miller After taking time away from the industry to raise her child, Newton-John released another album in 1992, but was diagnosed with breast cancer soon after the album was released. Kenickie She has also worked with the Foundation for Educating Children With Autism, performing in benefit concerts. ; Bad Butt: They smoke and drink, but in general act more . : He is a great driver with nerves of steel and wins the race, bringing glory to the T-Birds and to Rydell as a whole. Conaways Resume: Rocko in Happy Days (1975),Bobby Wheeler in Taxi (1978-82), Zack Allan in Babylon 5 (1994-98), Marcies Father in Jawbreaker (1999), Self in Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew (2008), Read More at VV Know the Cast & Characters: The Fabelmans. Batalon could also provide a refreshing re-imagining of Sonny's brand of humor to make him less of a womanizer. After you claim a section youll have 24 hours to send in a draft. Stewart, simultaneously to Grease, had a dancing role in the 1978 musical comedy film Sgt. Appearing in Grease as Principal McGee, Eve Arden brought with her a wealth of film and television experience and success. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Randal Kleiser's 1978 movie on Netflix.Check out more streaming guides in Vague Visages' Know the Cast section. Three hits from her performance in the film reached the top five on the Billboard chart, making her the second woman to have more than two songs on Billboards top five list at the same time. Principal McGee hb```b``~ ,@Q. Sonny Craterface is the leader of the rival Scorpions gang who are far tougher than the T-Birds. Since the ending of the series in 2006, Channing has redirected her career to the theater. Sandy is a relatively naive teenager who learns life lessons from her new friends. : Plays guitar (optional). to read our character analysis for Doody and unlock other amazing theatre resources! The Pink Ladies (and Jan herself) may crack unkind jokes about how much she likes food throughoutGrease, but Jan is actually one of the group's best members and by far the least self-absorbed. : Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood Reporter. Tough and abrasive, Rizzo is the leader of the Pink Ladies. Find the US States - No Outlines Minefield. : (Possibility of casting two people as Eugene one as student, one as adult.) Ok, so what do you guys think this is a gang bang? T-Birds Danny Zuko Kenickie Sonny LaTierri Doody (Anthony DelFuego) Putzie Grease 2 T-Birds Johnny Nogerelli Goose McKenzie Louis DiMucci Davey Jaworski Michael Carrington / Lone Rider Pink Ladies Betty Rizzo Frenchy Marty Maraschino Jan Sandy Olsson Eugene wasn't the only nerd Eddie Deezen would portray in his career: He also played nerdy characters in movies including I Wanna Hold Your Hand and Stephen Spielbergs comedy 1941. I think we all owe a round of applause for Patty Simcox and Eugene Felsnick and committee for their beautiful decorations. She finds that she does not have as much aptitude for this as she had hoped and has a mishap in hair color class, accidentally coloring her own hair bubblegum pink. She was nominated for a Golden Globe for her role and performed the Academy Award-nominated song Hopelessly Devoted to You at the 1979 Oscars. : In addition to her work in Grease, Donnelly is known for her role in the United States premiere of The Rocky Horror Show, playing Magenta and The Usherette. Its mark on U.S. culture however, feels just as fresh today as it did the day it was released. If you are in the general age RANGE or can play a particular age, please audition. Hey Putzie 15 minutes! Occupation Doody Here's what the Grease character you wanted to be says about you. Actor Mark McKenna would be a good fit to play Balmudo, as his roles inWayne andOne of Us Is Lying highlight. : Sonny He also plans to race the car and wants to use it to finally get the better of the Scorpions gang by beating them in a race at the tar pits. Thus, actors who take onGrease roles need to be able to embody the 50s vibe convincingly, gel as an ensemble cast, and at least make their way through the choreography and singing well enough that they don't detract from the musical's magic. : Probably the most natural and ultimately long lasting boy/girl relationship in the film is between Putzie and Jan; they are friends, then after spending time together become better friends, and end up dating after a steady getting to know each other period. : Strong and confident. Sonny might be the most distinctive T-Bird, and while they are all funny, he feels like the true comic relief throughoutGrease. : Grease is a 1978 musical romantic comedy film directed by Randal Kleiser. %PDF-1.3 They had a secret romance in summer, but now back in the context of school, peer-pressure and cliques make their love a bit more complicated. Oh, hello, ma'am. When Danny Zuko reunites with his Australian love interest, theyboth posture while hanging out with their respective friend groups. Johnson 1st Squad in The Big Red One (1980), Mr. McSpaniel/Mr. Kenickie is in love with Rizzo and is hurt when the two break up. Grease Character Descriptions Principal Male Roles Character Description Songs / Dance / Other Skills Required VocalRange Danny The leader of the "T-Birds". Balmudo's partner in crime, Charlene "Cha-Cha" DiGregorio, iconically steals the winning contest dance from Sandy, swooping in totake Danny at the last second. 0000008381 00000 n Buckner has kept a relatively low profile, her last appearance being on an episode of 1 vs. 100 in 2007. Blanche Student at Rydell High (graduated) He is often the butt of the jokes within the T-Birds but he is good natured and actually seems glad that he has a role within the gang, albeit that of fall guy. Cole Sprouse'sThe Suite Life of Zack and Codyrole would actually be the most useful for capturing Doody's humor, even though Sprouse is currently best-known as the more darkly humorous Jughead fromRiverdale. Physically awkward, with. Grease's final Pink Lady is Marty, the "one-woman USO" who keeps upnumerous pen pal relationships with army guys and is most noteworthy for flirting with Vince Fontaine at the dance contest. Good! But things get complicated when they discover that they are now in the same high school. "Grease Characters". Aren't you supposed to be in homeroom right now? He does not suffer fools or malingerers gladly and also has little patience for the un-athletic or for time-wasters. Small, boyish, open, with a disarming smile and a hero-worshipping attitude toward the other guys. A clown who enjoys putting other people on. Can Danny maintain his cool dude status and still get make demure Sandy his girl? Yeah, and if you don't watch it, you're gonna be spending all your time in McGee's office. (Possibility. Well you know, these girls are only good for one thing. She dates Putzie and wears pigtails. [They start heading out when Sonny stops him]. Grease's primary antagonist is Leo "Crater-Face" Balmudo of The T-Birds' rival greaser gang, The Scorpions. Doody Youngest of the guys. This info article contains minor spoilers and character details for Randal Kleisers 1978 movie on Netflix. Greasewas a stage musical before it was a movie, so it naturally involves plenty of singing and dancing as well as acting. 0000004280 00000 n A nerdy apple. Danny has never been an academic star at Rydell, nor has he been an athlete, but when he sees that Sandy is dating track and field letterman Tom he manages to convince Coach Calhoun to let him work out with the track team; his running career gets off to a shaky start because Danny is a smoker and consequently struggles to make it half way around the track. Kenickie is an unlucky kind of guy; bending down to pick up the "lucky penny" that Jan gives him before the race, he ends up being hit very hard in the head by the car door opening and gets a concussion. Jan loves to eat and is the best-known of the girls at the diner where she chows down frequently on freshly-baked pie. He perseveres and ultimately earns enough athletic credit to become a letter man too. In the novelization, his surname is never stated but his real first name is given as Donald. Danny Zuko is one ofGrease's iconic protagonists.
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