CASTING BREAKDOWN

JANE EYRE - 20s/30s - CAST
Crossover mezzo-soprano with belt. An independent woman longing to be free of society’s constraints. Deeply religious and philosophical; hired to be governess to Rochester’s ward.

EDWARD ROCHESTER - 30s/40s
Crossover baritenor with upper extension and strong falsetto. A wealthy man who struggles to care for his young ward and mad wife. Brooding and lacking  in self-compassion; used to be handsome.

BERTHA ROCHESTER - 20s/30s
Musical theater mezzo-soprano and strong mover. Rochester’s mad wife, kept hidden in the attic for many years. Pyromaniac.

MRS. FAIRFAX - 50s+
Character mezzo-soprano. Rochester’s housekeeper; a no-nonsense, fast-talking woman who is the keeper of Thornfield’s secrets. Her deep care for Adele and Jane is revealed in rare moments of tenderness.

BLANCHE INGRAM - 20s - CAST
Classical soprano. A wealthy debutante desperate for social standing; the object of Jane’s jealousy.

RICHARD MASON - 20s/30s
Classical or musical theater baritenor. Rochester’s friend and Bertha’s  brother; cares deeply for his sister in her madness but struggles to find peace.

MRS. REED – 30s-50s
Classical soprano or mezzo-soprano. Jane’s aunt; a harsh disciplinarian who shows little care for Jane. This role will also perform ensemble tracks.

HELEN - 20s to play late teens
Musical theater soprano or mezzo-soprano. An compassionate older girl at Jane’s orphanage; dies of consumption. This role will also perform ensemble tracks.

YOUNG JANE - 18+ to play 13
Musical theater soprano. Jane Eyre as an orphan child; strong-willed but neglected. This role will also perform ensemble tracks.

ADELE - 18+ to play 13
Musical theater soprano or mezzo-soprano with French accent. Rochester’s daughter and ward; bright and well-cared-for but not spoiled. This role will also perform ensemble tracks.

MR. BROCKLEHURST - 40s+ - CAST
Classical baritone with upper extension. Director of Jane’s orphanage; a severe disciplinarian. This role will also perform ensemble tracks.

ST. JOHN - late 20s/30s
Classical tenor. A devout clergyman who believes in duty over all. This role will also perform ensemble tracks.

ROBERT - 20s-60s
Baritone. An affable servant of Rochester’s estate; friendly and kind. This role will also perform ensemble tracks.

GRACE POOLE - 20s-60s 
Mezzo-soprano. Rochester’s servant, hired to care for Bertha. This role will also perform ensemble tracks.