"Dot and the Kangaroo Jr." Show Needs Boys and Girls
Ages 5-18 are welcome to audition for "Dot and the Kangaroo Jr." Show. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Young, rambunctious Dot longs for an adventure exploring everything the country has to offer. When she finds herself lost and afraid in the darkening Australian bush, Dot befriends a wise mother Kangaroo who enlists the help of Australia’s favourite bush creatures to help Dot find her way back home. A charming tale full of quirky Aussie-native characters, Dot & the Kangaroo JR. transforms the endearing story that transfixed generations past into a fresh, new adventure for generations to come. Additional info: Please prepare a 32-bar musical theater-style audition song (1-2 minutes long) with an available karaoke track. You will be asked to try several theater related activities during your audition, including, but not limited to a short cold read in both your usual speaking voice and your best attempt with an Australian dialect. There will be a short dance audition as a group, so please plan to stay through the entire audition time slot (approximately 30 minutes). Please bring a resume, headshot (or photo of self), and a DETAILED list of conflicts ranging from January 16, 2026, through March 29, 2026. Conflicts will be used to determine scene groups, and it is necessary that conflicts reflect honest availability for rehearsals. Rehearsals will be held initially 3 days per week, depending upon the scene group called, but will increase in frequency as the show approaches. Show Dates: March 26, 2026-March 29, 2026, including a school day matinee. If interested, please apply.
18 roles
A smart, brave, and kind girl Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: A3
Wise, nurturing, and driven. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: B3
Dot’s older sister Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: C4
Dot’s mother in prologue Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: D4
Dot and Matilda’s single father. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: C4
Commander of the court room
These three function as a unit, so cast character actors with excellent comic timing who can move well and easily play off one another. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: E3
Gruff and grumpy Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: C4
Fierce, fashion-forward, and fabulous, darling Vocal range top: Db5 Vocal range bottom: Db3
Harmony singer with TONS of comedic and over the top energy.
The prosecutor in Dot’s trial. Pelican does not sing a solo, so cast a good actor who can command the room and lean into the courthouse drama of the scene.
Mrs. Kangaroo’s missing child.
The Ensemble is a great place for any performer who’d like to be involved in the show. Many speaking lines and featured solos available. Featured ensemble roles are: Brolga, Snake, British Soldiers, Families, Bowerbirds, Brolgas, Dingoes, Rainbow Lorikeets, Waterhole Birds, Council of the Animals (which include Koalas, Possums, Bilbies, Emus, Cranes, Plovers, Ducks, Frogs, Bandicoots, and Parrots).
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