Casting Teen Performers for Show "Junie B. Jones"
Holding auditions for performers 14+ for "JUNIE B. JONES ". Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Rate: *Performers for this production will receive a stipend of $40 per performance as it is part of the touring Day Rep Program. Daytime availability is a must.* About the project: Created by Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich, the team that brought you Dear Edwina, comes Junie B. Jones, The Musical – a delightful adaptation of four of Barbara Park’s best-selling books, brought to life in a genuinely comical (and not strictly-for-kids) musical developed by TheatreworksUSA. Awaken a young person’s desire to read with the sassy little diva, Junie B. Jones, and her adventures in first grade. It’s Junie B.’s first day of first grade, and a lot of things have changed for her: Junie’s friend, Lucille, doesn’t want to be her best pal anymore and, on the bus, Junie B. makes friends with Herb, the new kid at school. Also, Junie has trouble reading the blackboard, and her teacher, Mr. Scary, thinks she may need glasses. Throw in a friendly cafeteria lady, a kickball tournament and a “Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal,” and first grade has never been more exciting. Additional info: PERFORMANCE DATES: Saturday, July 12 at 10:30M Sunday, July 13 at 10:30 AM Saturday, July 19 at 2:00 PM Sunday, July 20 at 2:00 PM Saturday, July 26 at 2 PM Sunday, July 27 at 2 PM Thursday, July 31 at 11:45 AM Thursday, August 07 at 10:45A *Please note, that additional weekday daytime performances may be added. Please prepare a 16 – 32 bar cut of a musical theatre song either from the show or in a similar style. An accompanist will be provided. Performance dates are below. Please bring possible rehearsal and/or performance conflicts to the auditions. If interested, please apply.
26 roles
Junie B. Jones is a spunky, intelligent girl who is starting the first grade as our show begins. Determined and a bit impulsive, Junie B. finds herself at the center of many classroom antics. Cast an experienced actor with a strong singing voice and excellent comedic timing. Your actor must be able to balance Junie B.’s charm and precociousness so the audience cheers for her right from the start. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: Ab3
Daddy is Junie B.’s encouraging father who always looks on the bright side. Look for an actor who can comfortably portray an adult figure in a world full of young school kids. Daddy sings a song with Junie B. and Mother, so find a performer with a nice voice who can portray Daddy’s kind heart. Vocal range top: D4 Vocal range bottom: A2
Mother is Junie B.’s no-nonsense mom. She can be tough on Junie B., but it is all out of love. As with Daddy, find a performer who can play a more mature person. Mother is a perfect role for someone with a good voice who can portray a supportive parent. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: A3
Lucille is Junie B.’s former best friend who has moved on to new friendships. Poised, put together, and probably a bit spoiled, Lucille controls and plans everything she does – quite the opposite of Junie B.’s bold impulsiveness. Cast a strong singer and confident actor in this role. Vocal range top: C#5 Vocal range bottom: F3
Grace is another one of Junie B.’s former best friends. She is not as calculated as Lucille, she has simply made new friends apart from Junie B. This is a perfect role for a young performer who can portray a kind and laid-back character and has a good voice. Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: C4
Bobbi Jean Piper is Grace’s new friend. Bobbi Jean happens to be in the wrong place at the wrong time and unintentionally ends up on Junie B.’s bad side. This is a nice cameo role for a new performer. Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: B3
Herb is Junie B.’s new best friend. An endlessly kind and charming little boy, Herb easily balances out Junie B.’s more demanding side. Find a performer who has great chemistry with Junie B. Herb should be one of your stronger singers and a veœry likeable actor. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: A3
May is 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. Cast a performer who can tap into the humor and confidence of this vibrant role. Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: C4
Lennie and José are classmates and friends of Junie B. and Herb. These two roles are good features for actors with good energy and nice voices. Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: A3
Mr. Scary is the 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. Though he has a few short singing lines, they could easily be spoken if the actor isn’t a strong singer. Vocal range top: Bb3 Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Shirley is a featured soloist in a few of the School Kids’ songs. This is perfect introductory role for a great singer who is new to acting. Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: B2
Mrs. Gutzman is the sweet old lunch lady, revered by all of the School Kids. Cast a mature performer who can capture her warm, grandmotherly nature. Mrs. Gutzman does not have to sing, so this is a great opportunity for a strong actor.
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