Child Auditions for Musical Production "Beetlejuice Jr."
Child auditions open for the musical "Beetlejuice Jr.". See details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: The ghost-with-the-most comes to the stage in Beetlejuice JR, the frightfully funny musical based on the beloved motion picture turned Broadway phenomenon. Lydia Deetz is a strange and unusual teenager, still grieving the loss of her mother and obsessed with the whole “being dead thing.” Lucky for Lydia, she and her father move to a new house haunted by a recently deceased couple and Beetlejuice, a delightful demon with a real zest for life. When Lydia calls on Beetlejuice to scare away anyone with a pulse, this double-crossing specter shows his true stripes, unleashing a (Nether)world of pandemonium. Additional info: Please note: there is a production fee applied. Beetlejuice JR will have performances from April 24 through May 17, 2026. Rehearsals will begin on March 16, 2026. All auditioners should present one song excerpt of one minute or less, as well as a one-minute memorized monologue. (Reading from a script is permissible, if necessary.) Auditioners must provide their own electronic accompaniment (tablet, cell phone, etc.) and speaker. A speaker will be available upon request. Instrumental tracks only, no vocals please. Bring a resume and recent headshot to the audition, if available. If you are interested please apply.
12 roles
Whip-smart, grieving fifteen-year-old 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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
The business tycoon whom Charles hopes to impress.
A Girl Scout
Former beauty queen, greets the recently dead in the Netherworld. She leads “What I Know Now”.
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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