Monday, January 16, 2023

Auditions for JUNIE B. JONES, THE MUSICAL at Valley Youth Theatre announced for February 14 & 15



Auditions: February 14 & 15, 2023 @ 4pm at Valley Youth Theatre (doors open at 3:30pm)

Rehearsals: Approximate rehearsal dates are February 20 – April 6, 2023 , Monday through Thursday evenings and Saturdays. Before tech, evening rehearsals will be 5p - 9p; tech rehearsals will be potentially until 10pm.

Performances: April 7 - 30, 2023 at Valley Youth Theatre with several weekday matinees for schools in addition to the traditional evening and weekend performances.

Tentative rehearsal/performance schedule available here: https://www.vyt.com/auditions/junie-b-jones-the-musical-auditions/

Synopsis:

Sneak a peek into the "Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal" of the outspoken and lovable Junie B. Jones! It's Junie B.'s first day of first grade, and a lot of things have changed for her: Junie's friend, Lucille, doesn't want to be her best pal anymore and, on the bus, Junie B. makes friends with Herb, the new kid at school. Also, Junie has trouble reading the blackboard and her teacher, Mr. Scary, thinks she may need glasses. Throw in a friendly cafeteria lady, a kickball tournament and a "Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal," and first grade has never been more exciting.

Characters:

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.  Vocal range top: E5. Vocal range bottom: G#3.

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. Vocal range top: E5. Vocal range bottom: F3.

Herb: Junie B.'s new best friend. A cute boy, slightly shy. Endearing and charming. Vocal range top: G4. Vocal range bottom: A2

May: Another first grader in Mr. Scary's class with Junie B. Bossy, know-it-all. Junie's nemesis. Vocal range top: C5. Vocal range bottom: A#3. 

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. Vocal range top: E4. Vocal range bottom: B2

Camille: Lucille's new best friend and Chenille's twin sister. A follower. 

Chenille: Lucille's other new best friend and Camille's twin sister. Coordinated and cute. 

Grace: Junie B.'s other former best friend. She rides the bus with Junie B. and is now best friends with Bobbi Jean Piper. 

Bobbi Jean Piper: Grace's new best friend. 

Jose: Another first grader in Mr. Scary's class. 

Lennie: Another first grader. 

Mr. Scary: Junie B.'s first grade teacher, a warm man, despite his name. Vocal range top: D#4. Vocal range bottom: A#2.

Mother: Junie B.'s mom. Exasperated, but understanding. Vocal range top: D#5. Vocal range bottom: A3.

Daddy: Junie B.'s dad. Encouraging and knows how to juggle. 

Mrs. Gutzman: The kids' favorite lunch lady at Junie B.'s elementary school, also known as "Gladys Gutzman, Queen of Snacks." 

Prepare: 

A headshot. It doesn't have to be professional. Just a good photo that looks like you!
An acting or theatre resume.
A song that will show off your voice and is appropriate for you and the character you are auditioning for.
 
To register for your audition slot (recommended, but not required), and for more details please go to: https://www.vyt.com/auditions/junie-b-jones-the-musical-auditions/

If you still have questions, you can contact our Production Stage Manager, Morgan McCall, at stagemanager@vyt.com or 602-253-8188 ext 308

Valley Youth Theatre is a professional quality theatre where young people take center stage. There are no fees to audition and our performers do not pay to be in shows. There are no costume or script deposits, ticket quotas or ad sales. We ask for nothing but commitment, hard work and fun! Valley Youth Theatre’s mission is to inspire young people to be the best they can be through a variety of performing arts opportunities. Along with their mainstage performances, VYT offers Eight-week Fall, Winter and Spring performing arts classes, as well as Spring Break and Summer Camps. VYT’s ongoing community programs include Literacy and the Arts, Sponsor-a-Seat and The Nigel Ross Scholarship Fund as well as their annual fundraising event, the VYTal (Valley Youth Theatre Applauds Leadership) Affair, in August.

For more information on Valley Youth Theatre, visit www.vyt.com

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