Springfield Little Theatre announces auditions for its upcoming production of JULIE BUNNY MUST DIE, an original musical presented in the Studio Theatre at The Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts for Springfield Little Theatre.

AUDITION DATE
Monday, December 7, 2026
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

The Landers Theatre — Third Floor
311 East Walnut Street
Springfield, Missouri

CALLBACKS
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Callbacks will be held by invitation. Additional information and materials will be provided to those requested to attend.

The Landers Theatre — Third Floor
311 East Walnut Street
Springfield, Missouri

CREATIVE TEAM
JULIE BUNNY MUST DIE is written by Ned Wilkinson and directed by Daniel Bush.

WHAT TO PREPARE

Please prepare a vocal selection appropriate to the style of the production.

All auditioners must bring a performance track ready to play from their own device. An accompanist will not be provided. A cappella auditions will not be accepted.

Additional vocal selections, readings, or character work may be requested during auditions or callbacks.

For music or script inquiries, please contact Daniel Bush at [email protected] or visit juliebunnymustdie.com.

REHEARSALS
Rehearsals begin Monday, January 4, 2027, with a cast meeting and first rehearsal, and will generally be held Sunday through Thursday evenings from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Rehearsals will initially take place on the third floor of The Landers Theatre before moving to the Studio Theatre in February. Technical rehearsals will be held Sunday, February 21 through Wednesday, February 24, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Minimal conflicts may be accommodated, but availability for the majority of the rehearsal process is required. All performers must be available for all technical rehearsals and performances. A complete list of conflicts must be provided at auditions.

PERFORMANCES
All performances take place in the Studio Theatre at The Judith Enyeart Reynolds School of the Performing Arts for Springfield Little Theatre.

• Thursday, February 25, 2027; 7:30 PM — Preview Performance
• Friday, February 26, 2027; 7:30 PM — Opening Night
• Saturday, February 27, 2027; 7:30 PM
• Sunday, February 28, 2027; 2:30 PM
• Thursday, March 4, 2027; 7:30 PM
• Friday, March 5, 2027; 7:30 PM
• Saturday, March 6, 2027; 7:30 PM — Performance & Talkback with Ned Wilkinson
• Sunday, March 7, 2027; 2:30 PM

CASTING
All roles are available. Springfield Little Theatre welcomes performers of all ethnicities, identities, backgrounds, and body types to audition. Unless otherwise noted, listed ages describe the approximate age of the character and not necessarily the age of the performer.

Auditions are open to performers ages 18 and older only. All auditioners must be 18 by the first rehearsal on January 4, 2027. JULIE BUNNY MUST DIE contains adult humor and innuendo.

AVAILABLE ROLES

ADAM CHASE
Character age: 20s–early 30s
Vocal style: Pop Broadway tenor

Adam is a graphic designer who has secretly created his own comic series, Julie Bunny: International Spy. Between his day job, his relationship, an enthusiastic fan, and the voices of his own characters constantly competing for his attention, Adam is walking a perpetual tightrope. Smart, creative, and increasingly overwhelmed, he is trying to figure out how much of himself he can keep hidden before everything collides.

JULIE BUNNY
Character age: 18–late 20s
Vocal style: Pop Broadway soprano

Julie is Adam’s enduring comic-book creation—an anthropomorphic bunny rabbit who is equal parts wit, charm, confidence, and cuteness. She lives in Adam’s imagination as both encouragement and challenge, never afraid to tell her creator exactly what she thinks.

LASER WOLF / MR. SIMON
Character age: 20s–early 30s
Vocal style: Pop/Rock tenor

Laser Wolf is Adam’s biggest fan and a proud furry whose fursona is, naturally, Laser Wolf. Loud, enthusiastic, and completely unafraid to be himself—especially when in costume or talking about Adam’s comic—he brings plenty of energy wherever he goes.

This performer also plays MR. SIMON, the calm, cool, collected figure who assigns Julie Bunny her secret missions.

LINDSEY / PENNY
Character age: 20s–early 30s
Vocal style: Pop/Rock mezzo

Lindsey is Adam’s girlfriend. Serious, mature, and accomplished, she believes Adam is simply a graphic designer working his way up professionally and has no idea that he secretly writes a comic book.

This performer also plays PENNY, the owner of a sweet pet rabbit named Julie. Penny has absolutely no idea that her innocent little bunny is actually an international spy. On the page, she may appear simple and somewhat dim—but appearances can be deceiving.

BRAFORD / CHEF ALBERTSON
Character age: 40+
Vocal style: Broadway bass/baritone

Mr. Braford is Adam’s boss. He relies heavily on Adam’s work without being terribly concerned about Adam as a person. And whatever you do, don’t ask him to rap—because he will.

This performer also plays CHEF ALBERTSON, Julie Bunny’s arch nemesis. He has some very big plans for that little rabbit, and all of them are delicious. Chef Albertson performs the title song, JULIE BUNNY MUST DIE.

SWINGS
Two swing performers will be cast to cover principal roles throughout the run.

Swing performers should be versatile singers and actors comfortable learning multiple tracks and stepping into different characters as needed.