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"A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to 5th Period" Needs Teens

Wylie, TX, United States
ID: 594666Exp: 11/30/2025
Description:

Actors ages 10-16 years old are welcome to audition for "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to 5th Period." Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: To win his freedom from school bully Bugs, smart aleck Tommy offers to help him get a date to the prom with popular actress Stephanie Mezaluna. But the only way to get her attention is to convince her that Bugs is a famous actor in hiding, and as one cover-up leads to another, it's not long before a jock, Steve, is parading as Bug's slick New York agent, and Tommy is stuck trying to get Steve's sister a date to the prom. Of course, prom tickets are only on sale until fifth period -- so Tommy has to act fast and try to control the chaos in this wild high school hallway farce. Additional info: All actors are required to audition with a self-selected, one-minute monologue (which should be memorized). Directors want you to show who you are! Some actors may be asked to read one or more sides provided during the audition. Please dress appropriately and expect to have your photo taken after signing in. Please do not bring props to the audition. Also, the casting committee requests that you do not wear costumes or face paint. Rehearsals: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays Attendance by all cast and crew members at the first rehearsal is required and non-negotiable. Generally, weekday rehearsals will be from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM An in-depth rehearsal schedule is provided at the first rehearsal Additional rehearsals may be called, if needed. Rehearsals may be limited to small groups with various arrival and dismissal times. Rehearsal attendance is crucial, but no absences are allowed unless disclosed in the registration form conflicts. Inability to attend rehearsals affects casting eligibility Performances Friday, January 23, 7:00 PM Saturday, January 24, 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM Sunday, January 25, 2:30 PM See the attachment for details. If interested, please apply.

12 roles

TommyMale10-16 y.o.All ethnicities

Bookworm, smart mouth.

BurpMale10-16 y.o.All ethnicities

School’s main bully.

BugsMale10-16 y.o.All ethnicities

Want-to-be bully.

SteveMale10-16 y.o.All ethnicities

Very friendly student athlete

CoraFemale10-16 y.o.All ethnicities

Steve’s Girlfriend

VeronicaFemale10-16 y.o.All ethnicities

Steve’s nerdy, dorky twin sister, with anger issues

StephanieFemale10-16 y.o.All ethnicities

Leading actress

ChadMale10-16 y.o.All ethnicities

Lead actor, Stephanie’s boyfriend

KaiMale10-16 y.o.All ethnicities

Math dork

ShellyFemale10-16 y.o.All ethnicities

Costume shop worker

Math NerdsBoth genders10-16 y.o.All ethnicities

Smart dweeby math geniuses

Theater KidsBoth genders10-16 y.o.All ethnicities

Students with a love for theater arts