Seeking Boys and Girls for "Doctor Dolittle Jr."
Seeking kids ages 5-18 for "Doctor Dolittle Jr." Play. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: The classic tale of kindness to animals trots, crawls and flies onto the stage in Doctor Dolittle JR. All of the characters we've come to love through the stories of Hugh Lofting and the magical movie musical are given new life in the stage version. The musical tells the classic tale of a wacky, but kind, doctor who can talk to animals, taking the audience on a journey from the small English village of Puddleby-on-the-Marsh to the far corners of the world. When Doctor Dolittle attempts to help a seal named Sophie, he’s wrongly accused of murder and stands trial before General Bellowes. Once pronounced innocent, Dolittle is free to continue with his search for the Great Pink Sea Snail — the oldest and wisest of the creatures on earth. Doctor Dolittle JR. provides directors the wonderful flexibility of casting performers of all ages and types, including a large ensemble that calls for actors to portray talking animals. Additional info: All auditioners must prepare a 1-minute section of a song; you may sing accapella or bring your own track. For younger auditioners, consider Happy Birthday or Twinkle, Twinkle; for ages 9-18, choose a song in the style of the show. (Something from Disney or musical theatre). Pop music, country music, or songs from the radio are NOT recommended for auditions. Auditions will consist of 3 parts: Singing, Acting/Reading, and Choreography (dance) Singing: Each child will sing the song they have prepared for the audition team Acting/Reading: Non-readers will repeat some sentences as assigned by the director. Readers will read through a few scenes from the script as assigned by the director. Choreography: You will be taught a simple dance combination and will perform it as a group for the audition team. All roles will involve some basic choreography, but if a role says "dancer" on the list below, that role will require some extra dance skills. Show dates: April 17-19, 2026 / Fri @ 7pm, Sat @ 2 & 7pm, Sun @ 2pm If interested, please apply.
27 roles
An eccentric country doctor who loves animals more than people. He is smart, passionate, driven and the consummate optimist, always looking for the best in every situation. Sings, acts.
Dolittle's sassy friend who thoroughly enjoys the adventures she goes on with Dolittle. Madeline is Dolittle's compatriot, sharing his love and views of animals. Sings, acts.
A strong, tough woman who is willing to speak her mind. She learns to appreciate Dolittle's love of animals and grows to have feelings for him. Sings, acts, dances.
Doctor Dolittle's intelligent, spunky assistant: his right-hand parrot. She speaks in English with the Humans, and she is often the one with the answers. Sings, acts.
A happy-go-lucky kid who idolizes Doctor Dolittle and enjoys playing with the animals. Sings, acts.
Emma's uncle and the magistrate of Puddleby-On-The-Marsh. An ill-tempered man with limited people skills, has powerful speaking voice (non singing)
A well-educated and passionate person living the life of a warrior chief on Popsipetel Island. He/She is warm and embracing to both humans and animals, must convey strength and passion. Sings, acts, dances.
A shrewd business man who owns a dilapidated touring circus. This curmudgeonly old guy sings and acts.
One tough cookie. She is Albert's wife and makes sure the circus runs the way she wants it to. Speaks with a heavy European accent, sings and acts.
A quirky worker in Blossom's circus, big personality with a few solo singing lines.
A quirky worker in Blossom's circus, big personality with a few solo singing lines.
A quirky worker in Blossom's circus, big personality with a few solo singing lines.
Non-singing role, works for the court.
People who live in Puddleby-On-The-Marsh. Singers, dancers.
People who are a part of Blossom’s Mammoth Circus; tumbling, hula hoops, juggling, or other special skills are a bonus.
Inhabitants of Popsipetel Island. Singers, dancers.
Dolittle's ever-faithful, energetic dog.
A quiet hedgehog who likes to sit in Doctor Dolittle's chair.
A goofy pet duck.
A calm, nearsighted plough-horse who comes to Doctor Dolittle for glasses.
A fox who has been hurt by a hunter's trap.
A two-headed llama. Featured-dancing role for two solid dancers who can work together to appear as one animal.
General Bellowes' big, energetic dog.
A monkey who is capable of steering a ship, energetic, comical role.
A seal (non-speaking role)
Doctor Dolittle's patients and friends
Open to smaller kids who are not quite ready for the full show. They will perform one song at the beginning of the show and another at the start of ACT II.
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