The Little Boy (Edgar): - The young son of Mother and Father, the Little Boy serves as the narrative voice for much of the play.
Mother: A young upperclass woman, Mother is married to Father and lives in New Rochelle.
Father: - A wealthy businessman, Father owns a fireworks company and considers himself an amateur explorer.
Younger Brother: Mother’s younger brother is a young man who lives with his sister (Mother) and her family in New Rochelle and works at the fireworks company.
Grandfather: A retired professor, Grandfather lives with his daughter (Mother) and her family in New Rochelle.
Tateh: A Jewish immigrant from Latvia, Tateh comes to America to make a better life for himself and his daughter.
Little Girl: Tateh’s young daughter, she is shy and clings to her father.
Coalhouse Walker, Jr.: A black talented and proud musician who falls in love with Sarah, Coalhouse believes in the American dream for himself.
Sarah: A young black woman who falls in love with Coalhouse, Sarah is beautiful and has an innocent spirt.
Willie Conklin: A prejudiced fire chief, Conklin harasses Coalhouse.
Famous Historical Characters Who Appear in the Play: Emma Goldman,Harry Houdini, Henry Ford, J.P. Morgan, Evelyn Nesbit, Admiral Peary, Booker T. Washington
Ensemble: First Officer Henson, Policeman, Kathleen and Brigit (maids), Houdini’s Mother, Train Conductor, Sarah’s Friend, Townspeople, Firemen, Baseball Fans, Attorneys, Judge, Jury Members, Bureaucrats, Coalhouse Followers, Newsboys, Film Set Lackey
