Roz Keith

Who is Roz Keith?

Roz reports directly to Franklin Hart Jr. and nurses a not-so-secret infatuation with him, which she expresses through obsessive loyalty and a willingness to spy on her coworkers to stay in his good graces. Her devotion is played almost entirely for laughs, making her one of the show's most memorably eccentric supporting characters.

Her presence adds an extra layer of workplace absurdity, showing how Hart's behavior distorts the office culture around him even among those who are not his direct victims.

Playing Roz on stage

As a supporting role, Roz gets fewer scenes than the three leads, but she typically receives a big showcase comic number that lets a performer go delightfully over the top. The part rewards fearless, unapologetic comic commitment and strong belting ability.

Performers often relish playing Roz precisely because the role gives permission to be as theatrical and unrestrained as possible, and audiences tend to remember her disproportionately to her stage time.

Roz Keith: frequently asked questions