Grease: School Version Character Breakdowns
Male Characters
Eugene Florczyk – the class valedictorian; physically awkward, with weak
eyes and a high-pitched voice. He's a typical 'apple-polisher' - both smug
and pompous, but gullible. Non-singing role
The Burger Palace Boys - A super-cool, hard-looking group of high
school wheeler-dealers... or so they think.
Kenickie – the second in command of the Burger Palace Boys; tough-
looking, surly, and avoids any show of softness. He has an offbeat sense
of humor.
Danny Zuko – The leader of the Burger Palace Boys; strong and
confident, with an air of easy-going charm
Doody – the youngest of the guys; small, boyish and open, with a
disarming smile and a hero-worshipping attitude towards the other guys.
He also plays the guitar.
Sonny LaTierri – a member of the Burger Palace Boys; funny Italian-
American, he is a braggart and wheeler-dealer who thinks he's a real lady-
killer
Roger – the anything-for-a-laugh type of boy; a clown who enjoys winding
people up, he is full of mischief and is always dreaming up half-baked
schemes and ideas
Johnny Casino – All-American, rock-star “greaser” student at Rydell High,
whose real name is Clarence
Vince Fontaine – a typical 'teen audience' disc jockey; slick, egotistical
and fast-talking. He is also a veteran 'Greaser.' Non singing role.
Teen Angel – A teen idol who appears to Frenchy in her dream, giving her
advice to go back to high school. A super smooth crooner.
Male Ensemble – High School Students, Teachers, etc…
Female Characters
Miss Lynch – A no-nonsense, serious, loud, English teacher. Non singing
role.
Patty Simcox – a typical cheerleader; attractive, athletic, sure-of-herself,
but can be given to bursts of disconcerting enthusiasm. She's a bit of a
pain and unpopular with the Pink Ladies, and can twirl a baton. Non
singing role.
Betty Rizzo – Leader of the Pink Ladies; tough, sarcastic and outspoken
but vulnerable.
Sandy Dumbrowski – New girl in town; sweet, wholesome, naive, cute,
and innocent
The Pink Ladies - the club-jacketed, gum-chewing, hip-swinging girls'
gang who hang around with the Burger Palace Boys.
Frenchy – a dreamer; good-natured but not too smart, she is heavily made
up, fussy about her appearance, particularly her hair. She can't wait to
finish high school so she can be a beautician
Marty – the 'beauty' of the Pink Ladies; pretty and looks older than the
other girls, but betrays her real age when she opens her mouth. She tries
to act sophisticated.
Jan – Funny, loud, compulsive eater and awkward member of the Pink
Ladies. Loud and pushy with the girls, but shy with boys
Cha-Cha, aka Charlene DiGregorio - the best dancer at St. Bernadette's;
a loud mouth, she wins the dancing competition with Danny. Non singing
role.
Female Ensemble – High School Students, Teachers, etc…