JUNIE B. JONES Submission - Theatreworks/USA Auditions

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JUNIE B. JONES – Submit by 8/3 for NYC Appt

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Theatreworks/USA (NYC) TYA Tier 2 Tour; $464.50/week plus $55 per diem

Artistic Director: Barbara Pasternack

Composer: Zina Goldrich

Lyricist: Marcy Heisler

Director/Choreographer: Connor Gallagher

Rehearses in NYC: 9/14/11-9/30/11. Performs: 10/1/11-12/11/11

All dates subject to change

NYC auditions will be held on an upcoming date TBD by appointment only.

For consideration, email or mail picture and resume to:

casting@twusa.org

Subject line of email must include show and role submitting for, and actor’s height

Casting Department, Theatreworks/USA

151 West 26^th Street, 7^th Floor

New York, NY 10001

Attn: Junie B. Jones

Accepting submissions until 8/3/11

ALL ACTORS MUST BE AVAILABLE TO AUDITION, REHEARSE, AND TRAVEL FROM NYC.

All actors are signs as Actor/ASMs. Actor/ASMs are required to unload/load, setup and/or strike the set. No single piece of scenery shall exceed such proportions of height or weight as to make it impossible to be carried reasonably by two members of the company.

ALL CHARACTERS MUST SING! This is a musical based on the popular children's' book series, Junie B. Jones. All MUST be versatile with comedic flair. Also must be able to carry tight harmonies.

Seeking a diverse company. Ethnic performers encouraged to submit.

SEEKING:

Junie B. Jones:

(Belter with soprano mix, to F, 1 1/2 octaves above middle C). 18+ actress to play a 6 year old. First grader extraordinaire! Verve and quirk. MUST have comedic, Improvisational flair, and lots of energy! Wildly precocious, yet completely endearing. 5'4” or smaller.

Mr.Scary / Gladys Gutzman / Junie’s Dad:

(Bari-tenor 18+ character actor to play adult male roles) MR. SCARY Junie's first Grade teacher, a warm man and GLADYS GUTZMAN the queen of snacks, the kids' favorite lunch lady. Also plays Junie’s Dad.

Junie's Mom / May / Grace:

(Brassy Soprano with belt), 18+ actress to play multiple roles including Junie’s Mom, exasperated yet understanding. Also plays MAY, Junie's nemesis, know it all; and GRACE.

Lucille / Jose / Bobbi Jean Piper:

(Brassy Soprano belter,) 18+ ethnic actress to play the ultimate in child Diva. Rich girl. Also plays JOSE a Spanish male in Junie's class, and BOBBI JEAN PIPER. Non-Caucasian.

Herb / Chenille:

(tenor), 18+ actor to play Junie's new best friend, cute boy, slightly shy. Also plays CHENILLE who along with her twin is Lucille's new best friends, a follower. Must endearing and charming.

Sheldon / Camille / Lennie:

(tenor/ bari-tenor) 18+ actor to play Junie's classmate, a lactose intolerant nerd. Also plays CAMILLE who along with her twin is Lucille's new best friends, a follower and LENNIE, another classmate. Non Caucasian.