AUDITIONS: JUNIE B. JONES
Something terrible happened to Junie B. Jones at school today! Someone stole her new furry mittens! So when Junie B. finds a wonderful pen of many colors, she should be allowed to keep it, right? Because finders keepers, losers weepers. And guess what? There's a new boy in kindergarten and he is the handsomest. The only thing is both Grace and Lucille want him to be their boyfriend. Maybe he will love Junie B. when he sees her wonderful pen! It is okay to keep it, right? Junie B. Jones is not a crook… or is she? A hilarious and heartfelt tale based on the best-selling book series by Barbara Park.
AUDITIONS
Auditions will be held on:
Sunday, June 03, from 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Monday, June 04, from 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Callbacks will be held on Tuesday, June 05 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm
You will be notified by email if you will be needed for callbacks.
No appointment needed. Actors only need to attend one day of auditions.
All auditions and any necessary callbacks will be held at the Morgan-Wixson Theatre.
All actors must be between the ages of 8-18.
Street parking available.
Venice Family Clinic’s parking lot is available on weekends and on weekdays after 6:00pm. Do not park at our neighbors AAMCO/Viking Motors or SGI or you will be towed.
PREPARE
Please have 1-2 comedic monologues ready.
No longer than 2 minutes each.
Please be prepared to improvise.
PERFORMANCE DATES
July 14 through July 29:
Saturdays and Sundays at 11:00am
Please note that actors MUST be available for all performances.
This is non-negotiable!
REHEARSALS
Rehearsals will begin with a read-through on Saturday, June 09 from 1:00pm – 3:00pm,
and continue from June 12 – July 13 (No rehearsal July 4th).
Rehearsals are Tuesday through Friday from 4:00pm to 6:30pm,
and Saturdays from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
More than 2 conflicts on those days may result in an actor not being cast.
Actors are not called for all rehearsals, only rehearsals where they are being used for a scene.
Rehearsals will be worked around children’s schedules as much as possible.
As always, we consider homework a priority!
BRING
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A picture (a school picture or snapshot is fine).
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A resume or list of shows done.
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Your conflicts for the rehearsal period.
All conflicts MUST be submitted prior to callbacks. Please check with your school choir/band/theatre director, your soccer/baseball coach, or any other adult who schedules your time, about all conflicts PRIOR to auditioning.
If additional conflicts arise after casting, it may result in an actor being replaced.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
Junie B. Jones
Female, 6 yrs. old
Clever, naturally curious, wide-eyed kid with a big imagination.
Must be a good mover (basic cartwheels and/or other gymnastic abilities a plus!).
Grace / Pink Fluffy Girl
Female, 6 yrs. old
Grace is Junie’s best friend. Very fast. Pink Fluffy Girl steals Junie’s gloves.
Lucille / Grouchy Typing Lady
Female, 6 yrs. old / Adult
Lucille is Junie’s best friend. Rich and pretty. Typing Lady is old and mean.
Mrs. / Mother
10-18, Female, 30 yrs. old
Kindergarten Teacher and Mother. Skeptical of Junie’s adventures.
Jim / Grandpa Frank Miller
Male, 6 yrs. old / 75 yrs. old
Popular kid. Teases Junie B. Grandpa is kind and patient.
Handsome Warren / Fireman
Male, 6 yrs. old / 29 yrs. old
Warren is a new student at school trying to fit in. Fireman saves the day.
Ricardo / Principal / Lucille’s Grandpa
Male, 6 yrs. old / 40 yrs. old / 70 yrs old
All characters are kind.
FEMALE ROLES
Non-Equity, there is no pay.
Questions? Email the director at goofygil@gmail.com.