"Wizard of Oz Youth Edition" and "Junie B. Jones" Needs Kids
Seeking actors ages 7-18 for "Wizard of Oz Youth Edition" and ages 13 and up "Junie B. Jones" Show. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Additional info: You will be asked to do a cold reading from the script. You may be asked to read alone, with a partner, or in a small group. SINGING audition requirement: For Wizard of Oz, please come prepared to sing either "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" or "If I Only Had a Heart". If you are auditioning for a lead role, you should be prepared to sing along to the track without the guide vocals. Kids auditioning for ensemble parts in The Wizard of Oz can sing with the vocal track during their audition. For Junie B Jones, please come prepared with a 32-bar cut or roughly a minute of any song in the style of the show. Please have a track to without vocals prepared. DANCE audition requirement: Please come prepared to learn a short dance combination in a small group before or after your singing/reading audition. Rehearsals for Wizard of Oz will begin in early February and will be Tuesday-Thursday 5:30-8 pm and Saturdays & Sundays 12-4 pm Performances will be April 11th, 12th, 13th, 18th, 19th, and 20th at Kennett High School Loynd Auditorium. Rehearsals for Junie B Jones will begin in the end of January and will be on weekends 4:30 to 7:30 pm Performances will be April 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, May 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th at The Majestic Theater. When applying, please submit a resume, headshot, the role you are auditioning for, and any known schedule conflicts.
48 roles
A spunky, intelligent girl in the first grade. Determined and a bit impulsive, Junie B. finds herself at the center of many classroom antics.
Poised, put together, and probably a bit spoiled. She controls and plans everything she does – quite the opposite of Junie B.’s bold impulsiveness.
Junie B.’s best friend. An endlessly kind and charming little boy, Herb easily balances out Junie B.’s more demanding side.
The teacher’s pet. Eager to prove her brilliance, May does not prioritize making friends with any of her classmates, and they do not mind.
The Kids’ Room One teacher. Unlike his name suggests, Mr. Scary is a supportive and encouraging teacher. This is a perfect role to showcase a mature and energetic actor.
Definitely not the most popular kid in class. Plagued by a myriad of allergies and clumsiness, Sheldon’s good intentions often end in disaster.
Lucille's new best friend and Chenille's twin sister. A follower.
Lucille's other new best friend and Camille's twin sister. Coordinated and cute.
Junie B.'s other former best friend. She rides the bus with Junie B. and is now best friends with Bobbi Jean Piper.
Grace's new best friend.
Another first grader in Mr. Scary's class. Speaks both Spanish and English.
The sweet old lunch lady, revered by all of the school kids.
Patient, smart, and teaches Junie B. that sometimes rules are important.
The school janitor. He is friendly with Junie B. and helps her understand the rules, along with the other adults.
The school nurse. She helps go over the school rules with the other adults to help Junie B. understand.
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