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Seeking Kids for "Dear Edwina Jr." Show

Milford, NH, United States
ID: 591886Exp: 10/26/2025
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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.

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32 roles

Edwina SpoonappleFemale9-14 y.o.All ethnicities

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

ScottMale9-14 y.o.All ethnicities

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

BeckyBoth genders9-14 y.o.All ethnicities

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!

KelliBoth genders9-14 y.o.All ethnicities

Edwina's neighbor and Paw Paw, Michigan's resident ballerina. If you have a background in ballet, great!

BobbyBoth genders9-14 y.o.All ethnicities

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.

Lars VanderploonkBoth genders9-14 y.o.All ethnicities

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.

Billy VanderploonkBoth genders9-14 y.o.All ethnicities

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.

Cordell VanderploonkBoth genders9-14 y.o.All ethnicities

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.

AnnieFemale9-14 y.o.All ethnicities

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.

AphroditeFemale9-14 y.o.All ethnicities

One of the 'letter readers' in The Dear Edwina Show. (Singing)

CarrieBoth genders9-14 y.o.All ethnicities

One of the 'letter readers' in The Dear Edwina Show. (Singing)

AbigailBoth genders9-14 y.o.All ethnicities

One of the 'letter readers' in The Dear Edwina Show. (Singing)

PeriwinkleBoth genders9-14 y.o.All ethnicities

One of the 'letter readers' in The Dear Edwina Show. (Singing)

Ziggy & The Marching BandBoth genders9-14 y.o.All ethnicities

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)

VladimirBoth genders9-14 y.o.All ethnicities

Edwina's scary uncle from afar. (Singing)

FrankMale9-14 y.o.All ethnicities

A rude, self-centered, bratty, offensive, disrespectful, socially inept child and the subject of Vladimir's song, Frankenguest.

Chef LudmillaFemale9-14 y.o.All ethnicities

Part of a team to instruct the rest of the company on how to set a table in "Fork, Knife, Spoon."

WilliamMale9-14 y.o.All ethnicities

Part of a team to instruct the rest of the company on how to set a table in "Fork, Knife, Spoon."

SonomaBoth genders9-14 y.o.All ethnicities

Part of a team to instruct the rest of the company on how to set a table in "Fork, Knife, Spoon."

Fairy ForkmotherBoth genders9-14 y.o.All ethnicities

Part of a team to instruct the rest of the company on how to set a table in "Fork, Knife, Spoon."

Susie & The NapkinsBoth genders9-14 y.o.All ethnicities

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."

Johnny and Queen Of Boola BoolaBoth genders9-14 y.o.All ethnicities

"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.

LolaFemale9-14 y.o.All ethnicities

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.

HarryMale9-14 y.o.All ethnicities

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.

Mary Sue Betty BobBoth genders9-14 y.o.All ethnicities

"Put it in the Piggy."

Farmer JerryMale9-14 y.o.All ethnicities

Mary Sue Betty Bob's backup for "Put it in the Piggy."

GirlsFemale9-14 y.o.All ethnicities

Mary Sue Betty Bob's backup for "Put it in the Piggy."

PigsBoth genders9-14 y.o.All ethnicities

Mary Sue Betty Bob's backup for "Put it in the Piggy."

Katie SpoonappleFemale9-14 y.o.All ethnicities

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.

Ann Van BurenFemale9-14 y.o.All ethnicities

The Kalamazoo Advice-A-Palooza talent scout. She is represented only by a brief voice-over that may be recorded beforehand.

Myra/Myron SpoonappleFemale9-14 y.o.All ethnicities

Edwina's little sister/brother and musical director of The Dear Edwina Show (played by the Musical Director).

Joe/Jo SpoonappleBoth genders9-14 y.o.All ethnicities

Edwina's older brother/sister. Percussionist of The Dear Edwina Show.