Seeking Teens for "Beetlejuice Jr." Show
Kids entering grades 6–12 are welcome to audition for "Beetlejuice Jr." Show. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: A spooky, sidesplitting stage adaptation of the cult-classic film—reimagined for young performers and family audiences. Beetlejuice Jr. tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a gothic teen whose life takes a wild turn when she meets a recently deceased couple and a rowdy bio-exorcist ghost named Beetlejuice. Hoping to reclaim their home, the ghosts enlist Beetlejuice’s help, unleashing a chaotic chain of events filled with supernatural mayhem and laugh-out-loud moments. With eye-popping visuals, ghoulish gags, and energetic musical numbers like “Dead Mom” and “Say My Name,” Beetlejuice Jr. brings spooky charm and irreverent humor to the stage in a show that’s both strange and spectacularly fun. Additional info: Please prepare 32 bars or 1 minute of a song in the style of the show (contemporary musical theatre), and be prepared to learn a dance cut. There will be an accompanist, so please bring your sheet music with all cuts clearly marked. You may also perform a capella. An accompanist will be provided. Please arrive 15-20 minutes before your audition time starts. Headshots are not required. A photo will be taken before your audition for casting purposes only. (optional) Print and complete audition form ahead of time and bring it to the auditions. Callbacks will be by invitation only on Thursday, August 14th. You will be notified by email no later than 10am on Wednesday if invited to attend. Rehearsals will be held Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays, with pick-up rehearsals on Thursdays as scheduled. Attendance for our first all-call rehearsal (August 18th), both weeks of tech (September 21-26, September 28-October 2), and all shows (October 3-5) is MANDATORY, and conflicts during those times may affect casting. TECH REHEARSALS: Tech weeks are the weeks of September 21 & September 28 SHOW DATES: Friday, October 3rd Saturday, October 4th Sunday, October 5th You must be available for all tech rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and performances to be considered for casting. If interested, please apply.
30 roles
Whip-smart, grieving teenager 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
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
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
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 exorcist.
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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