"Junie B.'s Essential Survival Guide To School" Needs Kids
Casting kids for "Junie B.'s Essential Survival Guide to School." See the details below. About the project: JUNIE B.'S ESSENTIAL SURVIVAL GUIDE TO SCHOOL: Junie B. Jones is back! Based on the bestselling books, the saga of the wisecracking first-grader continues in Junie B.'s Essential Survival Guide to School, a goofy and heartwarming follow-up to Junie B. Jones, The Musical. A self-appointed expert on all things first grade, Junie B. is determined to write the ultimate guide - Junie B.'s Essential Survival Guide to School. As she deals with writer's block and constantly getting into trouble, Junie B. quickly realizes that she still has a lot to learn. Featuring new, upbeat songs from Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich (Junie B. Jones, The Musical, Dear Edwina), Junie B.'s Essential Survival Guide to School is a hilarious, whole-hearted show about owning up to your mistakes and how nobody is ever done learning. Plus, VYT is proud to present this music the entire month of August, making it a perfect show for those going to school for the first time or going back to school! Additional info: Approximate rehearsal dates can begin as early as the week of June 16 and run though August 7, 2025, Monday through Thursday evenings and Saturdays. Before tech, evening rehearsals will be 5p - 9p; tech rehearsals will be potentially until 10 pm. We understand that some students may have conflicts where they may miss rehearsals, must arrive late, or leave early. However, cast members will not be able to miss rehearsals during tech week or the run of the show. Tech rehearsals start August 2. Opening night is August 8, 2025, and runs through August 31, 2025. There are several weekday matinees for schools in addition to the traditional evening and weekend performances. Again, cast members will not be able to have any conflicts between August 2 and August 31, 2025. Please see the attachment for details. If you are interested please apply.
13 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. (Vocal range top: E5, bottom: G3)
Junie B.’s best friend. An endlessly kind and charming little boy, Herb easily balances out Junie B.’s more demanding side. (Vocal Range: G#4 to A2)
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. (Vocal range top: D#5, bottom: G#3)
Poised, put together, and probably a bit spoiled. She controls and plans everything she does – quite the opposite of Junie B.’s bold impulsiveness. (Vocal range top: D#5, bottom: A3)
Definitely not the most popular kid in class. Plagued by a myriad of allergies and clumsiness, Sheldon’s good intentions often end in disaster. (Vocal range top: A4, bottom: A2)
The Kids’ Room One teacher. Unlike his name suggests, Mr. Scary is a supportive and encouraging teacher. (Vocal Range: G#3 to C3)
The school nurse. She helps go over the school rules with the other adults to help Junie B. understand. (Vocal Range: G#4 to C4)
Patient, smart, and teaches Junie B. that sometimes rules are important. (Vocal range top: D4, bottom: B2)
Junie B.’s no-nonsense mom. She can be tough on Junie B., but it is all out of love. (Vocal range top: E5, bottom: G#3)
Junie B.’s mostly silent father.
The school janitor. He is friendly with Junie B. and helps her understand the rules, along with the other adults. (Vocal range top: C4 Vocal range bottom: C3)
The sweet old lunch lady, revered by all of the school kids. (Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: D#4)
Junie B.’s mother’s father. Grampa Miller encourages Junie B. to be kinder and have a little patience.
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