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Looking for Kids & Teens for "Junie B. Jones, Jr." Show

Bay City, MI, United States
ID: 548468Exp: 7/12/2023
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ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking kids & teens for "Junie B. Jones, Jr." Show. Please see the details below. About the project: Junie B comes from Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich, the creators who brought you Dear Edwina and Dear Edwina JR.. Jones The Musical JR. – a delightful adaptation of four of Barbara Park’s best-selling books, brought to life in a delightful adaptation created specifically for Broadway Junior performers. Join Junie B. on her first day of first grade, where many changes are in store: Junie’s best friend Lucille has found new best friends -— and Junie B. makes friends with Herb, the new kid at school. While in Mr. Scary’s class, Junie has trouble reading the blackboard and may need glasses. Add in a friendly cafeteria lady, an intense kickball tournament, and a “Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal,” and first grade has never been more exciting. Featuring many lovable characters and fun-filled songs, Junie B. Jones JR. will capture your hearts — just as the books captivated an entire generation of students. Additional info: Makeup kits are not required. The kit cost approximately $26 per kit. Kits last approximately two years if taken care of properly and Ben Nye has colors for EVERY skin tone. Should you not be able to cover the cost of your kit, scholarships are available and kept confidential. Scholarships can be requested after casting on the Cast Bio form. The Makeup Chair will meet with cast to help them select the correct kit and Bay City Players will order all the kits. Payment will be collected when the kits are handed out via cash, check, or credit card. Production Dates: September 23 & 24 & September 30 & October 1 If you are interested, please see the attachment and apply.

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15 roles

Junie B. JonesFemale8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

A quirky, energetic first grader with comedic flair. Loves having adventures and writing about them in her journal. Gets upset when things don’t go her way. Wildly precocious, yet completely endearing.

LucilleFemale8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Junie b.’s former best friend, also in first grade. The ultimate child diva. Rich girl, well-dressed. In mr. Scary’s class with junie b. Enthusiastic.

HerbMale8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Junie b.’s new best friend. A cute boy, slightly shy. Endearing and charming.

MayFemale8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Another first grader in mr. Scary’s class with junie b. Bossy, know-it-all. Junie’s nemesis.

SheldonMale8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Another first grader in mr. Scary’s class with junie b. Nerdy, lactose intolerant, and gets a bit of stage fright. Excited about playing music.

CamilleFemale8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Lucille’s new best friend and chenille’s twin sister. A follower.

ChenilleFemale8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Lucille’s other new best friend and camille’s twin sister. Coordinated and cute.

GraceFemale8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Junie b.’s other former best friend. She rides the bus with junie b. And is now best friends with bobbi jean piper.

Bobbi Jean PiperFemale8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Grace’s new best friend.

JoseMale8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Another first grader in mr. Scary’s class. Speaks both spanish and english.

LennieMale8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Another first grader.

Mr. ScaryMale15-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Junie b.’s first grade teacher, a warm man, despite his name.

MotherFemale15-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Junie b.’s mom. Exasperated, but understanding. Can be double cast with grace and may.

DaddyMale8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Junie b.’s dad. Encouraging and knows how to juggle.

Mrs. GutzmanFemale15-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The kids’ favorite lunch lady at junie b.’s elementary school, also known as “gladys gutzman, queen of snacks.”