Singing Opportunities for Kids in "Beetlejuice Jr." Show
Kids ages 6-15 years old "Beetlejuice Jr." Show. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: It’s our show now, kid. The ghost-with-the-most comes to the stage in Beetlejuice JR., the frightfully funny musical based on the beloved motion picture turned Broadway phenomenon. Lydia Deetz is a strange and unusual teenager, still grieving the loss of her mother and obsessed with the whole “being dead thing.” Lucky for Lydia, she and her father move to a new house haunted by a recently deceased couple and Beetlejuice, a delightful demon with a real zest for life. When Lydia calls on Beetlejuice to scare away anyone with a pulse, this double-crossing specter shows his true stripes, unleashing a (Nether)world of pandemonium. Additional info: The initial audition will consist of a singing audition (please review the requirements below). The invitational callbacks will include dance, singing, and readings from the script. Please prepare a 32-bar ( approximately 60-second) cut from a song that fits the style of the show and suits your voice. This is a comedic, modern musical, so please consider songs from similar musicals like Disney movies and musicals, like The Addams Family, Spamalot, The Drowsy Chaperone, 13: The Musical, Fun Home, Catch Me if You Can, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Newsies, Seussical, Bat Boy, or Hairspray. Selections from the show are also encouraged. We strongly suggest singing something that shows your comedic timing. Avoid musicals from very different genres (“The Sound of Music”, for example, will not tell us how your voice will fit into this show!) Your audition song should be memorized and show your ability to portray the character’s emotions, mannerisms, etc. The dance will not be done until the invitational callback. Please bring a device to play your accompaniment track on, such as a smartphone. Note that the fee will be applied. Rehearsals will be held 3 times per week: Sundays 1-4, and Tuesdays, Thursdays 6-8:30. Tech Week rehearsals are mandatory and will be Sun, July 20th through Thurs, July 24th PERFORMANCES (July 25-27) Friday, July 25 at 7pm Saturday, July 26 at 2pm & 7pm Sunday, July 27 at 2pm If interested, please apply.
31 roles
Whip-smart, grieving fifteen- year-old whose dark sense of humor helps her cope with the loss of her mother, Emily. Lydia is unfazed by Beetlejuice’s antics and easily holds her own against both him and all things Netherworld. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: A3
Lydia’s father. He wants to help her get over the loss of her mother, although the ways he tries to “help” aren’t really what Lydia needs. Charles is under a lot of pressure between his concerns over Lydia, his secret relationship with Delia, his professional life, and his own grief (which he tries to ignore). Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: Bb3
The dead guy of the hour! This titular character is zany, spooky, and absolutely hilarious. Though Beetlejuice exists in a morally gray area, he’s more of a trickster than a malevolent threat. He’s happy to align his interests with others, but ultimately, he’s looking out for himself. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: G3
Devoted husband of Barbara, just can’t catch a break. While life’s stresses were getting to him – renovation of the house, financial difficulties, and the decision about having a child – he certainly wasn’t ready for death. Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: Bb3
Barbara's stresses align with her husband’s, in life and death, although Barbara is a bit more adventurous than Adam. She is very kind but also strong-willed and a quick thinker. Barbara immediately bonds with Lydia. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: A3
Hopelessly (sometimes maniacally) optimistic. She believes fully in her guru, Otho, and considers herself a life coach, though underneath her façade she’s quite fragile and desperately wants to fit in with the Deetzes. Delia loves Charles and genuinely cares about Lydia’s well-being, even if her attempts to connect are somewhat misguided. Vocal range top: C#5 Vocal range bottom: G2
The business tycoon whom Charles hopes to impress. Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: C4
Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: G3
Former beauty queen, greets the recently dead in the Netherworld. She leads “What I Know Now”. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: A3
Maxie's fourth (or fifth) wife.
Delia's guru and occasional exorsist.
Beetlejuice’s mother, runs the recently dead intake with an iron fist. She has “a voice like road tar” and no sympathy for anyone.
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