Singer/Actors & Actors Sought For "Be More Chill" Show
Auditions for "Be More Chill" show. In need of cast. Please see the details below. About the project: Synopsis: Jeremy Heere is just an average teenager. That is, until he finds out about “The Squip” – a tiny supercomputer that promises to bring him everything he desires most: a date with Christine, an invite to the raddest party of the year and a chance to survive life in his suburban New Jersey high school. But is being the most popular guy in school worth the risk? Additional info: Sing a 16-24 bar cut of a song from the show or in the style of the show. Please have a recorded instrumental backing track. Comic memorized monologue 1-2 minutes in length. Show dates: June 14th - 23rd. Please see the document attached. If you are interested, please apply.
12 roles
Range: G2-A4. Playing age 16/17. Jeremy is a typical, awkward teenager, very average and unassuming. He’s a sweet and well-meaning boy who is nothing special. Fed up with being bottom of the pile, he wants to do something about his social standing. He jumps at the chance to change his life when he learns of a super-computer he can take as a pill to make him cool and get him the girl of his dreams! Must have warmth, great comedic timing and a great rock/pop voice.
Range: C3-A4 (B4 once). Playing age 16/17. Typical gamer geek, 80s/90s retro kid. Jeremy’s music-loving, weed-smoking best friend who’s perfectly happy to be an outsider – with Jeremy by his side. Easy-going and optimistic in his best friends presence, though shy and introverted around others. The role requires great comedic timing and a strong pop/rock voice.
Range: G3-D5. Playing age 16/17. Theatre geek, highly opinionated and temperamental. Can’t settle on any one thing - passionate about anything. Small, sparky and full of energy. Must have lots of energy and a strong pop/rock voice.
Range: B2-A4 (also rock falsetto). Playing age 16/17. Jeremy’s bully. Rich appears to be an aggressive, angry little dude. One of the popular kids, but he has a bit of a sad past, ultimately befriending Jeremy and convincing him to get a SQUIP to improve his special standing like he did. Little powerhouse with a strong pop/rock voice.
Range: Eb4-C5. Playing age 16/17. Second most popular girl in school – following in Chloe's footsteps. A little bohemian meets-preppy, sweet natured, a little naive and very insecure, very much a follower. Strong pop voice.
Range: Eb4-C5 Playing age 16/17. Arguably the hottest, most popular girl in school. Appears to exude confidence, but in fact relies on the attention. She feels the need to fight to defend her ‘Queen Bee’ title Strong pop voice.
Range: B3-D5. Playing age 16/17. Total busybody, Jenna knows everything about everyone. Deep down she fears everyone hates her since no one seems to have the same interest in her. Strong pop/rock/belting voice.
Range: D3-Gb4 (Bb4 once). Playing age 16/17. Very athletic, plays for just about every sports team in school. Not very bright, but pretty easygoing and likeable. He is very much trying to fill the void of his home life with his extra curricular activities. Strong pop/rock voice.
Range A3-Ab4. Has a look of Keanu Reeves about him. The Squip starts off innocent enough, but becomes more controlling and manipulative as time goes on. Has no problem breaking Jeremy down to get him to do as he says. Snarky, smooth talking with an attitude and quick wit. Strong pop/rock voice.
Range: Bb2-G4. Around age 40. Dorky, embarrassing kind of Dad completely out of touch with his teenage son. Bit of a pushover, divorced – doesn’t wear pants. Strong pop voice.
Non-singing role. Shady guy who works at Middleborough Malls PayLess Shoes outlet. Sells SQUIPS from the back room. Blatantly lives in his mother's basement.
Non-singing role. Strange and bitter school drama teacher. Resents the kids and hates his job, but loves the theatre.
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