Of Mice and Men

Classification added May 16, 2016
Premiered January 22, 1970
Seattle Opera

Composer:

Carlisle Floyd
Original Language:
English
Librettist:
Carlisle Floyd, based on the novel & play by John Steinbeck
Description:
A musical drama in 3 acts

Time Period:

1930s

Place:

An agricultural valley in Northern California

Classification key

  • L – Leading
  • F – Featured
  • S – Supporting
  • B – Solo Bit
  • CB – Chorus Bit
  • MB – Mute Bit
Role Voice Part Classification
George Milton BaritoneL
Lennie Small TenorL
Curley's Wife SopranoL
Curley TenorF
Candy BaritoneF
Slim BaritoneF
Carlson TenorS
Ballad Singer TenorS
Haygood, Luke, Pete, Johnson TenorCB
1st, 2nd, 3rd Man TenorCB
Minimum Chorus: 8
Divisi: SATB