Dance Opportunities in "Beetlejuice JR." Show
Audition for "Beetlejuice JR." show. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. ABOUT THE PROJECT: ABOUT THE SHOW: It’s our show now, kid. 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. Created for the generation that made it a hit, Beetlejuice JR. is a wacky theatrical party for all! With music and lyrics by Tony Award-nominee Eddie Perfect and a book by Tony Award-nominated pair Anthony King and Scott Brown, Beetlejuice was nominated for eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best New Musical. A viral “sucks-yes” on social media, this musical struck a chord with young theatre lovers who adored its unabashed humor and emotional honesty. Additional info: Callbacks as needed will be Sunday, July 27th (2:00-5:00 pm). See the attachment for details. Rehearsal dates are listed in your online audition form. Please ensure you document all conflicts accurately when completing the form. Evening Performances: September 26, 2025 (7:00 pm) Matinee Performances: September 27, 2025 (3:00 pm and 6:00 pm) WHAT TO PREPARE FOR AUDITIONS 1) Monologues / Sides This story has a wide range of characters who often banter back-and-forth in rapid dialogue and witty one liners. For Callbacks, directors will read sides from the script, but for the first round of auditions, directors would like you to focus on dynamic storytelling. Please prepare a one-minute monologue, additional information and tips can be found at the end of this document! 2) Music Please prepare 16-20 bars of a song that demonstrates your singing ability. You can sing with a track at auditions. Performances for Beetlejuice will be using musical track accompaniment. *NOTE: You may audition for any characters of any gender you feel comfortable playing, keeping in mind vocal range requirements and ability to be convincing as the character. The aim is to have the BEST fit for each character and for the show overall. For callbacks, auditioners will sing excerpts from the show. Please click on the links later in this notice for the songs! 3) Movement Beetlejuice will come to life with both playful, energetic musical staging! At your audition, you will learn and perform collaborative movements. Please dress for movement and wear closed-toed shoes or at least socks. If interested, please apply.
33 roles
(Female) 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. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: A3
Lydia’s father. He wants to help her get over the loss of her mother, although the ways he tries to “help” are not 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). Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: Bb3
The dead guy of the hour! This titular character is zany, spooky, and 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. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: G3
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. Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: Bb3
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. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: A3
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. Vocal range top: C#5 Vocal range bottom: G2
The business tycoon whom Charles hopes to impress. Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: C4
Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: G3
Former beauty queen greets the recently dead in the Netherworld. She leads “What I Know Now.” Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: A3
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.
Ensemble.
Ensemble. The Recently Deceased.
Ensemble. The Recently Deceased.
Ensemble. The Recently Deceased.
Ensemble. The Recently Deceased.
Ensemble. The Recently Deceased.
Ensemble. The Recently Deceased.
Ensemble. The Recently Deceased.
Ensemble. The Recently Deceased.
Ensemble. The Recently Deceased.
Ensemble.
Ensemble. Movers.
Ensemble. Movers.
Ensemble.
Ensemble.
Ensemble.
Ensemble. Beetlejuice Clones.
Ensemble. Beetlejuice Clones.
Ensemble.
Ensemble.
Ensemble.
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