Springfield Little Theatre is pleased to announce auditions for JUNIE B. JONES THE MUSICAL! We are seeking a DIVERSE, HIGH ENERGY cast of children, teenagers, and adults.

AUDITIONS:  Monday, February 29 and Tuesday, March 1 at 7:00 p.m.
Callbacks will be held Wednesday, March 2 at 7:00 p.m.

LOCATION: The Landers Theatre – 311 E. Walnut St.
Springfield, MO 65802

WHAT TO PREPARE: Please prepare a one-minute vocal selection and bring sheet music in the correct key. An accompanist will be provided. Dress in clothes that won’t restrict movement as you will be led through a dance/movement combination. Please be prepared to list all conflicts on the audition form.

AUDITION WORKSHOP: Want to be ahead of the game? Audition workshops for Junie B. Jones The Musical will be offered on Monday, February 22 and Tuesday, February 23 from 7:00-9:00 pm. You’ll have a chance to workshop your song (we’ll help you pick one if needed), work on readings from the script, and learn the audition dance. The cost is only $20. For more information, click here.

REHEARSALS: Rehearsals will (typically) be held Sunday-Thursday evenings from 7:00-10:00 p.m. (with possible rehearsals on Sunday afternoons). A complete rehearsal schedule will be issued shortly after the show is cast.
The first cast meeting/rehearsal will be held THURSDAY, MARCH 3 at 7:00 PM.

PERFORMANCE DATES: Junie B. Jones The Musical will run April 14-24, 2016.

There is an ADDITIONAL PREVIEW PERFORMANCE on Wednesday, April 13 at 7:30 pm.
There will be daytime performances for area schools on Tuesday, April 19 and Wednesday, April 20 at 9:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Cast members are expected to be available for EVERY SINGLE performance. No exceptions.

ABOUT JUNIE B. JONES THE MUSICAL: A delightful adaptation of four of Barbara Park’s best-selling books are brought to life in a genuinely comical, and not strictly-for-kids musical.  Featuring a tremendously loveable character and fun-filled songs, Junie B. Jones will capture your heart just as the books captivated an entire generation of students. Awaken a young person’s desire to read with the sassy little diva Junie B. Jones and her adventures in first grade.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN: We are seeking actors of ALL AGES to fill the roles listed below. Additionally, roles may be filled by actors who “don’t fit the age descriptions.” Junie B. and her classmates will be an altogether diverse group. Many characters may be either male or female. In addition to the roles listed, we are seeking a large ensemble of performers of all ages.

• Junie B. Jones: A quirky, energetic first grader with comedic flair. Loves having adventures and writing about them in her journal. Gets upset when things don’t go her way. Wildly precocious, yet completely endearing. Female
• Lucille: Junie B.’s former best friend, also in first grade. The ultimate child diva. Rich girl, well-dressed. In Mr. Scary’s class with Junie B. Enthusiastic. Female
• Herb: Junie B.’s new best friend. A cute boy, slightly shy. Endearing and charming. Male
• May: Another first grader in Mr. Scary’s class with Junie B. Bossy, know-it-all. Junie’s nemesis. Female
• Sheldon: Another first grader in Mr. Scary’s class with Junie B. Nerdy, lactose intolerant, and gets a bit of stage fright. Excited about playing music. Male or Female
• Camille: Lucille’s new best friend and Chenille’s twin sister. A follower. Female
• Chenille: Lucille’s other new best friend and Camille’s twin sister. Coordinated and cute. Female
• Grace: Junie B.’s other former best friend. She rides the bus with Junie B. and is now best friends with Bobbi Jean Piper. Female
• Bobbi Jean Piper: Grace’s new best friend. Female or Male.
• Jose: Another first grader in Mr. Scary’s class. Speaks both Spanish and English. Male or Female.
• Lennie: Another first grader. Male or Female.
• Mr. Scary: Junie B.’s first grade teacher, a warm man, despite his name. Male or Female.
• Mother: Junie B.’s mom. Exasperated, but understanding. Female
• Daddy: Junie B.’s dad. Encouraging and knows how to juggle. Male
• Mrs. Gutzman: The kids’ favorite lunch lady at Junie B.’s elementary school, also known as “Gladys Gutzman, Queen of Snacks.” Female 

Junie B. Jones The Musical will be directed and choreographed by Andy Willadsen.

For questions, please call Andy Willadsen at 869-3869 x15.