Seeking Kids for "Dear Edwina Jr." Show
Seeking talent in grades 4-9 for "Dear Edwina Jr." Show. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Additional info: Please come prepared with a song of your/your child's choice, it should be something you know well and can sing confidently! The audition should be approximately 1 minute in length. Songs from the show, other theatrical shows, or Disney are preferred. Audition songs can be sung with a karaoke track or by yourself. The choice is up to you! There will NOT be a pre-learned choreography piece for this audition. Rehearsals will take place on Sunday, Monday & Tuesday from 6:30-8:30 Tech Week rehearsals of February 1st - February 5th are REQUIRED. Show dates - February 6-8, 2026. If interested, please apply.
32 roles
The creator, director, and choreographer of The Dear Edwina Show and is the main staple of the play. Her character goes through a tremendous arc throughout the series of events in the play; from frustration to relief, anger to joy, horror to happiness& all within one afternoon in her own garage! Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: A3
A neighbor boy who is helplessly in love with Edwina. He dotes on her every move and is always conniving a way to gain her attention. Choose a strong actor who feels comfortable being bold with his emotions. Vocal range top: Ab5 Vocal range bottom: C4
Edwina's enthusiastic friend and the top of the cheerleading pyramid for the Paw Paw Wildcats. Cheerleading consumes her life and creating new cheers for everyday occasions brings her great joy. This girl even cheers her anger!
Edwina's neighbor and Paw Paw, Michigan's resident ballerina. If you have a background in ballet, great!
Edwina's new next-door neighbor. He is a friendly and compassionate character who goes out of his way to help others. The character of Bobby will be able to get away with imperfections throughout the show, as he is a last-minute replacement for Lars.
One of the Vanderploonk triplets and a neighborhood friend of Edwina. He is incredibly accident-prone and twists his ankle in the first scene. Lars has many prat falls before he actually twists his ankle.
One of the Vanderploonk triplets and a neighborhood friend of Edwina. He works double duty on The Dear Edwina Show by performing onstage and serving as Box Office Manager.
One of the Vanderploonk triplets and a neighborhood friend of Edwina. He works double duty in The Dear Edwina Show by performing onstage and serving as House Manager.
Edwina's friend and the Girl Scout of Paw Paw. Annie works for and collects her Girl Scout badges like they were buried treasure. No matter what problem may arise, she is prepared with the know-how and resources to solve it in a flash - A MacGyver for the new generation! She is perky, energetic and helpful& maybe even too helpful.
One of the 'letter readers' in The Dear Edwina Show. (Singing)
One of the 'letter readers' in The Dear Edwina Show. (Singing)
One of the 'letter readers' in The Dear Edwina Show. (Singing)
One of the 'letter readers' in The Dear Edwina Show. (Singing)
One of the 'letter readers' in The Dear Edwina Show. They each have vocal solos (aside from the Marching Band, who only sing backup vocals)
Edwina's scary uncle from afar. (Singing)
A rude, self-centered, bratty, offensive, disrespectful, socially inept child and the subject of Vladimir's song, Frankenguest.
Part of a team to instruct the rest of the company on how to set a table in "Fork, Knife, Spoon."
Part of a team to instruct the rest of the company on how to set a table in "Fork, Knife, Spoon."
Part of a team to instruct the rest of the company on how to set a table in "Fork, Knife, Spoon."
Part of a team to instruct the rest of the company on how to set a table in "Fork, Knife, Spoon."
Susie and The Napkins are a local band who have just come from a Battle of the Bands concert at the Paw Paw Community Center to sing "Say No Thank You."
"Say No Thank You." Johnny and The Queen act out the story in the lyrics. They are not required to sing, but merely to speak in rhythm during the song.
New to America, Lola expresses her shyness in the song, "Hola, Lola." It would be helpful if this actor speaks Spanish or has a good ear for languages.
Lola's cousin and the reason she flies from Lima, Peru, to Honolulu. He is a fun, happy-go-lucky character show just wants to make sure his favorite cousin is having a good time.
"Put it in the Piggy."
Mary Sue Betty Bob's backup for "Put it in the Piggy."
Mary Sue Betty Bob's backup for "Put it in the Piggy."
Mary Sue Betty Bob's backup for "Put it in the Piggy."
Edwina's little sister and a math wiz. Although she arrives at the end of the play, she has the very important role of influencing Edwina's thoughts and feelings.
The Kalamazoo Advice-A-Palooza talent scout. She is represented only by a brief voice-over that may be recorded beforehand.
Edwina's little sister/brother and musical director of The Dear Edwina Show (played by the Musical Director).
Edwina's older brother/sister. Percussionist of The Dear Edwina Show.