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"Diary Of A Wimpy Kid" The Musical Needs Boys and Girls

New Bedford, MA, United States
ID: 579296Exp: 1/11/2025
Description:

"Diary Of A Wimpy Kid The Musical" seeks young actors in grades 1-8. Please see the details below. Additional info: Please wear comfortable clothes and sneakers or dance shoes. Water is allowed. NO food of any kind. All auditioners are required to learn segments of dancing/choreography to assess their skills. All auditioners will be required to sing a song from the audition packet attached. Those auditioning for a speaking role will be asked to present a memorized monologue also listed on the document attached. Rehearsals begin Wednesday, January 22nd. Your child MUST be available to be present for rehearsals on their scheduled days, (Mondays & Wednesdays 6:00-8:30 PM), every evening the week of Production Week (May 4 - May 10,) and for all 3 performances (May 9 & 10.) To complete the audition forms and for audition materials, please see the attachment. If interested, please apply.

35 roles

GREG HEFLEYMale6-13 y.o.All ethnicities

11 year-old, first year middle-schooler, driven with a burning desire to achieve popularity and acclaim at any and all costs. Equal parts cocky and insecure, Greg’s single-focus on popularity often makes him short-sighted and immature, almost costing him his closest friendship. Strong, comedic young performer with a powerful, unchanged singing voice.

ROWLEY JEFFERSONMale6-13 y.o.All ethnicities

11 year-old, first year middle-schooler, with a determinedly sunny disposition and über positive outlook on life. Almost blindly devoted to Greg, but ultimately capable of standing up for himself. Strong, comedic young performer with a powerful, unchanged singing voice.

RODRICK HEFLEYMale6-13 y.o.All ethnicities

Sullen, sarcastic 16 year-old, older brother of Greg, and his main tormentor. Brash and obnoxious, Rodrick is the front-man of the heavy-metal, garage band; Löded Diper and delights in torturing Greg and taxing their parents goodwill. Strong, comedic young performer with a powerful, singing voice.

FRANK HEFFLEYMale6-13 y.o.All ethnicities

Greg’s put-upon father, who possesses an interest in U.S. history and a deep distrust of teenagers. Uncomfortable speaking with tweens, Frank is always trying to toughen Greg up and get him to “go be active,” perhaps in an effort to keep his son from following in his own wimpy footsteps. Strong, comedic performer and singer.

SUSAN HEFFLEYFemale6-13 y.o.All ethnicities

Greg’s chipper, loving, and overly-supportive mother, Susan is a former Pre-school teacher who is constantly looking for “teachable moments” with her boys. Though she always sees the best in her kids (sometimes blinding her to reality), she is also quick to become the household disciplinarian when necessary. Strong, comedic performer and singer.

MANNY HEFFLEYFemale6-13 y.o.All ethnicities

Impossibly adorable and spoiled baby brother of Greg and Rodrick. Manny enjoys exalted status as his parents dote on him and make constant excuses for his behavior. Strong comedic young performer of any gender, to portray a toddler.

CHIRAG GUPTAMale6-13 y.o.All ethnicities

Greg’s quick-witted and wily classmate, who is enthusiastically engaged in a years-long prank-battle with Greg. Strong, comedic young performer with a powerful unchanged singing voice.

PATTY FARRELLFemale6-13 y.o.All ethnicities

Ambitious, driven, and overachieving classmate of Greg. Always out to best him at every turn since he poured glitter-glue down her back in second grade, Patty sees success as the only destination. Strong, comedic young performer with a powerful singing voice.

FREGLEYMale6-13 y.o.All ethnicities

Greg’s deeply odd-ball classmate, who is sensitive to sugar and unapologetically interested in his own boogers. Strong, comedic young performer with a powerful, unchanged singing voice.

BRYCE ANDERSONMale6-13 y.o.All ethnicities

Dreamboat classmate of Greg’s, who enjoys unfettered adoration and popularity. Infamous for his cutting remarks and cute-butt status, Bryce has hit his growth-spurt early and presents as more mature than many of his peers. Strong, comedic young performer and singer.

JOSHIEMale6-13 y.o.All ethnicities

European teen pop star and Rowley’s idol. A cross between a boy-band star and KidsBop performer, Joshie is obviously manufactured to make responsibility sound cool to 6-8 year old girls. His motto: follow your dreams and respect your parents! Strong, comedic young performer and singer with pop chops.

CHRIS or CHRISTINE HOSEYBoth genders6-13 y.o.All ethnicities

Two of the most unpopular and nerdy kids in Middle School. Strong, comedic young performer and singers.

LIONEL or LEONA JAMESBoth genders6-13 y.o.All ethnicities

Two of the most unpopular and nerdy kids in Middle School. Strong, comedic young performer and singers.

PAULENEFemale6-13 y.o.All ethnicities

Patty Farrell’s minions. They like what she likes and dislike whatever she dislikes – aka Greg. They are perfect in every way, but always look up to Patty. Strong, comedic young performer and singers.

YVETTEFemale6-13 y.o.All ethnicities

Patty Farrell’s minions. They like what she likes and dislike whatever she dislikes – aka Greg. They are perfect in every way, but always look up to Patty. Strong, comedic young performer and singers.

CLAIREFemale6-13 y.o.All ethnicities

A ‘Wednesday Addams’-lite, goth-in-training middle schooler. Claire is the keeper of the lore of the Cheese Touch and takes it upon herself to make sure nobody starts the dreaded curse again. Strong, comedic young performer and singer.

MR. WINSKYMale6-13 y.o.All ethnicities

MR. WINSKY Faculty advisor of the school’s ‘Safety Patrol.’ He takes his job super seriously, as though he’s head of the FBI or Special Ops.

BILL WALTERMale6-13 y.o.All ethnicities

BILL WALTER 35 year-old, unemployed rocker dude who still lives with his folks and plays in Rodrick’s high school band, Löded Diper. Strong, comedic performer and singer.

MRS. CLAYTONFemale6-13 y.o.All ethnicities

MRS. CLAYTON Greg’s no-nonsense English teacher. Loves to host the Winter Talent Show every year.

FREGLEY'S MOMFemale6-13 y.o.All ethnicities

FREGLEY’S MOM A creepy, frail, and occasionally terrifying elderly woman. She could be a ghost. Strong, comedic performer and singer.

Elementary schoolersBoth genders6-13 y.o.All ethnicities

Greg’s classmates in middle schoolBoth genders6-13 y.o.All ethnicities

Popular girlsFemale6-13 y.o.All ethnicities

Safety patrol officerMale6-13 y.o.All ethnicities

ReportersBoth genders6-13 y.o.All ethnicities

PaparazziMale6-13 y.o.All ethnicities

FashionistasFemale6-13 y.o.All ethnicities

HighschoolersBoth genders6-13 y.o.All ethnicities

Teen hooligansMale6-13 y.o.All ethnicities

Trick or treatersBoth genders6-13 y.o.All ethnicities

Joshie fansBoth genders6-13 y.o.All ethnicities

ParentsBoth genders6-13 y.o.All ethnicities

TeachersBoth genders6-13 y.o.All ethnicities

ReportersBoth genders6-13 y.o.All ethnicities

NeighborBoth genders6-13 y.o.All ethnicities