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AUDITIONS FOR BEETLEJUICE JR​​

Music & Lyrics by Eddie Perfect
Book by Scott Brown & Anthony King
Based on the Geffen Company Picture, With a story by Michael McDowell & Larry Wilson
Beetlejuice JR is presented through special arrangement with MTI

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Presented by Strongsville Community Theatre
Director Brenton Cochran
Assistant Director Amy McSweeney
Music Director Henry Foraker
Choreographer Jen Justice
Stage Manager Liz Jones

 

AUDITIONS

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Auditions for this teen production are open to students currently enrolled in grades 5-8.

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Auditions Mon. May 5th & Tues. May 6th, 6pm-9pm

Callbacks Thurs. May 8th, 6pm-9pm

Location Strongsville High School Little Theater
20025 Lunn Rd, Strongsville, OH 44136 (enter Door D)

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Prepare a 32-bar musical theatre selection (approximately 1–2 minutes) that showcases your vocal ability. An accompanist will be provided. Also bring a current headshot and up-to-date resume, if available.

 

Link to sign-up for an audition slot is COMING SOON. Please check back for availability.

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If you are unable to make in-person auditions, you may submit a video audition by May 6th to Director Brenton Cochran at fashionlovestheatre@gmail.com.

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REHEARSALS & PERFORMANCES

 

Rehearsals Begin June 9th

Rehearsals will take place Monday-Thursday from 1:30pm-3:30pm.

 

Performance Dates July 10th-13th

Performance times are Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2pm.

 

All rehearsals and performances will take place in the Strongsville High School Main Auditorium, 20025 Lunn Rd, Strongsville, OH 44136.

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If you have any questions, please reach out to Director Brenton Cochran at fashionlovestheatre@gmail.com.

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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.

 

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.

 

Created for the generation that made it a hit, Beetlejuice JR. is a wacky theatrical party for all!

 

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

 

Lydia Deetz

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.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: A3

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Charles Deetz

Lydia’s father. He wants to help her get over the loss of her mother, although the ways he tries to “help” aren’t 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).
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: Bb3

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Beetlejuice

The dead guy of the hour! This titular character is zany, spooky, and absolutely 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.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: G3

 

Adam Maitland

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.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: Bb3

 

Barbara Maitland

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.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: A3

 

Delia Schlimmer

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.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: C#5
Vocal range bottom: G2

 

Maxie Dean

The business tycoon whom Charles hopes to impress.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: C4

 

Sky

Gender: Female
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: G3

 

Miss Argentina

Former beauty queen, greets the recently dead in the Netherworld. She leads “What I Know Now”.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: A3

 

Maxine Dean

Maxie’s fourth (or fifth) wife.
Gender: Female

 

Otho

Delia’s guru and occasional exorsist. 

 

Juno

Beetlejuice’s mother, runs the recently dead intake with an iron fist. She has “a voice like road tar” and no sympathy for anyone.
Gender: Female

 

Ensemble

Includes the Priest, The Recently Deceased (Parachute Jumper, Death by Toaster, Dead Cheerleader, Death by Fireworks, Cigar Mobster, Dead Jockey, Machete Groom, Dead Drill Team, and Hunter with a Shrunken Head), Mourners, Movers (Mover #1, Mover #2), Lawyers, Girl Scouts, Caiter-Waiter, Beetlejuice Clones (Clone #1, Clone #2), Cheerleaders, Studio Audience, Sandworm