LET'S MEET THE CHARACTERS!
Yule -- A good natured, if slightly incompetent, traveler.
Satchel -- Yule’s faithful, and somewhat savvier, sidekick.
Teacher -- Intelligent, guardian of village history, a pillar of the community.
Mayor -- A person proud of his/her village, a person of many accents.
Ribbon Meister -- The most successful business person in town.
Toymaker -- Shopkeeper who is painfully shy.
Aristotle -- Well-meaning village simpleton, with occasional moments of intelligence.
Einstein -- Well-meaning village simpleton, only simpler.
Mom (and ensemble singer) -- Matriarch of typical village family.
Dad (and ensemble singer) -- Patriarch of same family.
Mary -– Young daughter of Mom and Dad.
Little Yule and Little Satchel (and ensemble singers) -- Our wanderer and sidekick as youngsters.
The Toys:
Music Box -- Watches over the toys in the shop - strong singing voice.
Toy Soldier -- One of the toys that comes to life. Strong singing voice required.
Doll -- Another toy that comes to life. Strong singing voice required.
Teddy Bear -- You guessed it. Toy, comes to life, can sing.
Teens - The oldest child of the family, the very wise friend, and the friend that doesn't want to be left out. Can be boys or girls.
Douglas – (and ensemble singer) Ribbon Meister’s accountant. Snappy dresser.
Brenda -- (and ensemble singer) Youthful looking "beau" of Ribbon Meister.
Ensemble - Roles for adults, teens, and youth. Many of the ensemble roles have dialogue. Very flexible based on company size.