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From New York to Paris, from ragtime to jazz, THE HELLO GIRLS chronicles the story of America’s first women soldiers in this new musical inspired by history. Set against the backdrop of World War I, this thrilling musical follows the journey of a group of courageous women who served as bilingual telephone operators on the front lines, playing a crucial role in helping turn the tide of the war. After the war, these intrepid heroines returned home to fight for recognition and equal rights, enduring a decades-long battle that paved the way for future generations.
Commissioned and premiered by NYC’s Prospect Theater Company to mark the centennial of their service, THE HELLO GIRLS is a timeless tale of strength, resilience, and the pursuit of equality. With its vibrant score and inspiring characters, this musical celebrates the untold story of these trailblazing women who changed the course of history.
Grace Banker — Articulate and poised, with a core of steely strength that makes itself apparent as she grows into her role as leader.
Suzanne Prevot — From New York City. Feisty, sardonic, tough-talking. A close friend of Grace’s from AT&T.
Helen Hill — From Idaho. A typical small-town farm girl… Sweet, over-enthusiastic, wholesomely kooky and prone to nervous panic.
Bertha Hunt — Married to a Navy doctor who is also serving. Older, wiser, reliable – The Den Mother. Extremely knowledgeable about military matters.
Louise Lebreton — 18. Fearless, flirty, headstrong and often insubordinate. Born in France, she has family fighting with the French army.
Cpt. Joseph Riser — The Signal Corps officer who recruits and trains the women. A career army man, a stickler for rules and order, he is skeptical of the women’s presence in the army.
Lt. Ernest Wessen — Head of the recruiting center for the Signal Corps
Pvt. Eugene Matterson — An enlisted man who works closely with Lt. Riser.
Pvt. Robert Dempsey — A Signal Corps operator at the Paris Telephone Exchange
Gen. John Pershing — Commander of the American Expeditionary Forces. Hard, relentless, inflexible, with a deep sense of honor and American individualism and identity.
Casting Note:
With the exception of Capt. Riser and Gen. Pershing, the men all play a variety of supporting roles
9 Musicians
Piano/Conductor
Keyboard 2 / Accordion / Bells*
Bass
Drums
Guitar
Violin
Cello
Clarinet
Trumpet / Euphonium**
The original Off-Broadway production of THE HELLO GIRLS utilized a cast of actors who also played instruments. While the standard licensing version of THE HELLO GIRLS is written with a completely separate pit orchestra, directors are welcome to incorporate actor-musicians at their own discretion based on the abilities of their cast. (If you are interested in receiving materials that replicate the exact instrument/actor combinations of the original Off-Broadway production, please reach out to your TRW licensing representative.)
*Accordion and bells may be substituted by keyboard patches.
**The fingering for these instruments is the same.
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- The New York Times
