Father & Mother Wolf – Compassionate wolves, who rescue Mowgli and raise him. 

Bagheera – Wise, protective black panther, a dear friend to Mowgli.  Calls him “Little Brother”

Baloo – Bumbling, long-winded bear, who always has an appetite.  He loves to act as Mowgli’s teacher.

Messua – Mowgli’s mother, who flees from Shere Khan’s attack.

Tabaqui – A creepy and comical Jackal.  Crafty “Side kick” to Shere Khan

Shere Khan – A ruthless, yet lame and cowardly tiger, who vows vengeance

Akela – Dignified, aged leader of the Wolf Pack

Mowgli – A strong, impetuous young man who grows up in an animal’s world, and feels strangely out of place.  About 15 years.  He should have the look of one who is caught in the stage between boy and man.

Monkeys 1-3 – Wacky tricksters, who stop at nothing to get what they want.

Kaa – A sly python.  She is the monkey’s nemesis, and loves to help others if there’s something in it for her.

Neela – A kind and lovely village girl and daughter of Buldeo who has compassion on Mowgli.  About 16 yrs.

Buldeo – Pompous, superstitious Village Elder and overbearing father of Neela.

Minor Speaking Roles: 

Wolf Cubs 1-3, 

Wolves 1-3, 

Little Mowgli (About 7-10 yrs),

Villagers 1 & 2, Village Woman, Village Boys 1 & 2, Beggar

Chorus/Supporting Cast: Wolves, Monkeys, Villagers

Act I

1.  “Tiger!  Tiger!”……………Mother & Father wolf, Bagheera, Baloo, Messua, Ensemble

2. “One of Us”……………Mother and Father wolf, wolf cubs, Bagheera, Baloo

3.  “The Law of the Jungle”……………Baloo, Bagheera, Mowgli

4.  “Monkey Business”……………Monkeys

5.  “Where Do I Belong?”……………Mowgli

            “Tiger!  Tiger!”  (Reprise)……………Shere Khan, Tabaqui, Wolves

6.  “The Mancub’s Goodbye”……………Mowgli, Mother Wolf, Bagheera, Baloo, Wolves  

Act II

7.  “Others Like Me”……………Mowgli,Villagers

          “One of Us” (Reprise)……………Neela, Mowgli, Messua, Villagers

8.  “A Tiger’s Tirade”……………Shere Khan, Tabaqui, Mowgli

Finale: “To Belong”……………Ensemble

“The Law of the Jungle” (Reprise)……………Ensemble