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"Beetlejuice Jr." Child Audition for the Theater in NC

Waynesville, NC, United States
ID: 583416Exp: 5/17/2025
Description:

Child auditions for "Beetlejuice Jr." at the theater! Check out the details below. ONLY GA AND LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: It’s 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. With music and lyrics by Tony Award-nominee Eddie Perfect and a book by Tony Award-nominated pair Anthony King and Scott Brown, Beetlejuice was nominated for eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best New Musical. A viral “sucks-yes” on social media, this musical struck a chord with young theatre lovers who adored its unabashed humor and emotional honesty. Rate: This is a non-equity, community theater children’s production. There are no stipends for actors in this production. Additional info: Please note: there is a production fee applied. PERFORMANCE DATES: November 14-23, 2025 Perform in Atlanta on January 16-19 Actors should provide their own personal undergarments and shoes. Cost should never exclude an actor from participating. Dress to dance at the audition. If you are interested please apply.

31 roles

Lydia DeetzFemale8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

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

Charles DeetzMale8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

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

BeetlejuiceMale8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

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

Adam MaitlandMale8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

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 MaitlandFemale8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

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

Delia SchlimmerFemale8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

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

Maxie DeanMale8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The business tycoon whom Charles hopes to impress. Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: C4

SkyFemale8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: G3

Miss ArgentinaFemale8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Former beauty queen, greets the recently dead in the Netherworld. She leads “What I Know Now”. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: A3

Maxine DeanFemale8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Maxie’s fourth (or fifth) wife.

OthoMale8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Delia’s guru and occasional exorcist.

JunoFemale8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Beetlejuice’s mother, runs the recently dead intake with an iron fist. She has “a voice like road tar” and no sympathy for anyone.

PriestMale8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Parachute JumperBoth genders8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Death by ToasterBoth genders8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Dead CheerleaderBoth genders8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Death by FireworksBoth genders8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Cigar MobsterBoth genders8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Dead JockeyBoth genders8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Machete GroomMale8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Dead Drill TeamBoth genders8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Hunter with a Shrunken HeadBoth genders8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

MournersBoth genders8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

MoversBoth genders8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(Mover #1, Mover #2)

LawyersBoth genders8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Girl ScoutsFemale8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Cater-WaiterBoth genders8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Beetlejuice ClonesBoth genders8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(Clone #1, Clone #2)

CheerleadersBoth genders8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Studio AudienceBoth genders8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

SandwormBoth genders8-18 y.o.All ethnicities