Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical
Director: Molly LaJoie
Music Director: Tristan Petersen-Steinert, VYT Alumni
Stage Manager: Maya Whitaker
Music Director: Tristan Petersen-Steinert, VYT Alumni
Stage Manager: Maya Whitaker
Performed at Valley Youth Theatre
Run Dates: April 10th – April 26th
Run Dates: April 10th – April 26th
AUDITION DATE, TIME AND LOCATION:
Tuesday, February 17th, 2026 at 4:00pm. Doors Open at 3:30 pm.
Wednesday February 18th, 2026 at 4:00 pm. Doors Open at 3:30 pm.
Wednesday February 18th, 2026 at 4:00 pm. Doors Open at 3:30 pm.
You only need to attend one of these auditions. We hold auditions at our theatre:
Valley Youth Theatre
525 North First Street
On the Southeast Corner of First Street & Fillmore in Downtown Phoenix
Enter through the side door on Filmore and follow the signage.
525 North First Street
On the Southeast Corner of First Street & Fillmore in Downtown Phoenix
Enter through the side door on Filmore and follow the signage.
Please note: The VYT parking lot is first-come, first-serve. Public paid parking is available in the lot across the street of the front doors on 1st street and at various meters surrounding the theatre. Please plan accordingly.
Additional Information can be found at https://vyt.com/section/
Valley Youth Theatre welcomes all young artists (age 20 and under). All ethnicities, all gender expressions, and all bodies are encouraged to audition.
SYNOPSIS:
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical is the musical adaptation of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid book series written by Jeff Kinney. It was adapted by Kevin Del Aguila, with Music by Michael Mahler and Lyrics by Alan Schmuckler.
Middle school, ugh. It's the worst. But Greg is determined NOT to be at the bottom of the popularity chart. He'll leave that to his weird neighbor, Fregley. Or maybe Greg's best friend, Rowley Jefferson. But it's not going to be Greg…no way. See Jeff Kinney's popular character take center stage as Greg's cartoon diary becomes a raucous musical. Will Greg's plans lead him to sacrifice his one true friend? Can anyone avoid the dreaded Cheese Touch? Grab a hall pass and don't be late for an adventure familiar to anyone who actually survived middle school.
CHARACTERS:
GREG HEFLEY
Male - 11
11 year-old, first year middle-schooler, driven with a burning desire to achieve popularity and acclaim at any and all costs. Equal parts cocky and insecure, Greg’s single-focus on popularity often makes him short-sighted and immature, almost costing him his closest friendship. Strong, comedic young performer with a powerful, unchanged singing voice.
Male - 11
11 year-old, first year middle-schooler, driven with a burning desire to achieve popularity and acclaim at any and all costs. Equal parts cocky and insecure, Greg’s single-focus on popularity often makes him short-sighted and immature, almost costing him his closest friendship. Strong, comedic young performer with a powerful, unchanged singing voice.
Lowest Note: G3
Highest Note: D5
ROWLEY JEFFERSON
Male - 11
11 year-old, first year middle-schooler, with a determinedly sunny disposition and über positive outlook on life. Almost blindly devoted to Greg, but ultimately capable of standing up for himself. Strong, comedic young performer with a powerful, unchanged singing voice.
Male - 11
11 year-old, first year middle-schooler, with a determinedly sunny disposition and über positive outlook on life. Almost blindly devoted to Greg, but ultimately capable of standing up for himself. Strong, comedic young performer with a powerful, unchanged singing voice.
Lowest Note: Ab3
Highest Note:F5
RODRICK HEFLEY
Male - 16
Sullen, sarcastic 16 year-old, older brother of Greg, and his main tormentor. Brash and obnoxious, Rodrick is the front-man of the heavy-metal, garage band; Löded Diper and delights in torturing Greg and taxing their parents goodwill. Strong, comedic young performer with a powerful, singing voice.
Male - 16
Sullen, sarcastic 16 year-old, older brother of Greg, and his main tormentor. Brash and obnoxious, Rodrick is the front-man of the heavy-metal, garage band; Löded Diper and delights in torturing Greg and taxing their parents goodwill. Strong, comedic young performer with a powerful, singing voice.
Lowest Note: Ab2
Highest Note: F4
FRANK HEFFLEY
Male
Greg’s put-upon father, who possesses an interest in U.S. history and a deep distrust of teenagers. Uncomfortable speaking with tweens, Frank is always trying to toughen Greg up and get him to “go be active,” perhaps in an effort to keep his son from following in his own wimpy footsteps. Strong, comedic performer and singer.
Male
Greg’s put-upon father, who possesses an interest in U.S. history and a deep distrust of teenagers. Uncomfortable speaking with tweens, Frank is always trying to toughen Greg up and get him to “go be active,” perhaps in an effort to keep his son from following in his own wimpy footsteps. Strong, comedic performer and singer.
Lowest Note: A2
Highest Note: G#4
SUSAN HEFFLEY
Female
Greg’s chipper, loving, and overly-supportive mother, Susan is a former Pre-school teacher who is constantly looking for “teachable moments” with her boys. Though she always sees the best in her kids (sometimes blinding her to reality), she is also quick to become the household disciplinarian when necessary. Strong, comedic performer and singer.
Female
Greg’s chipper, loving, and overly-supportive mother, Susan is a former Pre-school teacher who is constantly looking for “teachable moments” with her boys. Though she always sees the best in her kids (sometimes blinding her to reality), she is also quick to become the household disciplinarian when necessary. Strong, comedic performer and singer.
Lowest Note: A3
Highest Note: C5
MANNY HEFFLEY
All Genders
Impossibly adorable and spoiled baby brother of Greg and Rodrick. Manny enjoys exalted status as his parents dote on him and make constant excuses for his behavior. Strong comedic young performer of any gender, to portray a toddler.
All Genders
Impossibly adorable and spoiled baby brother of Greg and Rodrick. Manny enjoys exalted status as his parents dote on him and make constant excuses for his behavior. Strong comedic young performer of any gender, to portray a toddler.
CHIRAG GUPTA
Male
Greg’s quick-witted and wily classmate, who is enthusiastically engaged in a years-long prank-battle with Greg. Strong, comedic young performer with a powerful unchanged singing voice. Actors of South Asian Descent are highly encouraged to audition.
Male
Greg’s quick-witted and wily classmate, who is enthusiastically engaged in a years-long prank-battle with Greg. Strong, comedic young performer with a powerful unchanged singing voice. Actors of South Asian Descent are highly encouraged to audition.
Lowest Note: Bb3
Highest Note: Bb4
PATTY FARRELL
Female
Ambitious, driven, and overachieving classmate of Greg. Always out to best him at every turn since he poured glitter-glue down her back in second grade, Patty sees success as the only destination. Strong, comedic young performer with a powerful singing voice.
Female
Ambitious, driven, and overachieving classmate of Greg. Always out to best him at every turn since he poured glitter-glue down her back in second grade, Patty sees success as the only destination. Strong, comedic young performer with a powerful singing voice.
Lowest Note: G3
Highest Note: E5
FREGLEY
Male
Greg’s deeply odd-ball classmate, who is sensitive to sugar and unapologetically interested in his own boogers. Strong, comedic young performer with a powerful, unchanged singing voice.
Male
Greg’s deeply odd-ball classmate, who is sensitive to sugar and unapologetically interested in his own boogers. Strong, comedic young performer with a powerful, unchanged singing voice.
Lowest Note: B3
Highest Note: D#5
BRYCE ANDERSON
Male
Dreamboat classmate of Greg’s, who enjoys unfettered adoration and popularity. Infamous for his cutting remarks and cute-butt status, Bryce has hit his growth-spurt early and presents as more mature than many of his peers. Strong, comedic young performer and singer.
Male
Dreamboat classmate of Greg’s, who enjoys unfettered adoration and popularity. Infamous for his cutting remarks and cute-butt status, Bryce has hit his growth-spurt early and presents as more mature than many of his peers. Strong, comedic young performer and singer.
*Various Vocal Ranges can be used for this character. We need a strong tenor or High Baritone. Must have a clear, powerful voice
JOSHIE
Female/Male
European teen pop star and Rowley’s idol. A cross between a boy-band star and KidsBop performer, Joshie is obviously manufactured to make responsibility sound cool to 6-8 year old girls. His motto: follow your dreams and respect your parents! Strong, comedic young performer and singer with pop chops.
Female/Male
European teen pop star and Rowley’s idol. A cross between a boy-band star and KidsBop performer, Joshie is obviously manufactured to make responsibility sound cool to 6-8 year old girls. His motto: follow your dreams and respect your parents! Strong, comedic young performer and singer with pop chops.
Lowest Note: C#2
Highest Note: G#4
CHRIS/CHRISTINE HOSEY & LIONEL/LEONA JAMES
Female/Male
Two of the most unpopular and nerdy kids in Middle School. Strong, comedic young performer and singers.
Female/Male
Two of the most unpopular and nerdy kids in Middle School. Strong, comedic young performer and singers.
Lowest Note: B3
Highest Note: C5
PAULENE & YVETTE
Female
Patty Farrell’s minions. They like what she likes and dislike whatever she dislikes – aka Greg. They are perfect in every way, but always look up to Patty. Strong, comedic young performer and singers.
Female
Patty Farrell’s minions. They like what she likes and dislike whatever she dislikes – aka Greg. They are perfect in every way, but always look up to Patty. Strong, comedic young performer and singers.
Lowest Note: Bb3
Highest Note: C5
CLAIRE
Female
A ‘Wednesday Addams’-lite, goth-in-training middle schooler. Claire is the keeper of the lore of the Cheese Touch and takes it upon herself to make sure nobody starts the dreaded curse again. Strong, comedic young performer and singer.
Female
A ‘Wednesday Addams’-lite, goth-in-training middle schooler. Claire is the keeper of the lore of the Cheese Touch and takes it upon herself to make sure nobody starts the dreaded curse again. Strong, comedic young performer and singer.
Lowest Note: G3
Highest Note: E5
MR. WINSKY/BILL WALTER
Male
CHARACTER MAN - MALE IDENTIFYING, ANY ETHNICITY Plays:
Male
CHARACTER MAN - MALE IDENTIFYING, ANY ETHNICITY Plays:
MR. WINSKY Faculty advisor of the school’s ‘Safety Patrol.’ He takes his job super seriously, as though he’s head of the FBI or Special Ops.
BILL WALTER 35 year-old, unemployed rocker dude who still lives with his folks and plays in Rodrick’s high school band, Löded Diper. Strong, comedic performer and singer.
Lowest Note: A3
Highest Note: F4
MRS. CLAYTON/FREGLEY'S MOM
Female
CHARACTER WOMAN - FEMALE IDENTIFYING, ANY ETHNICITY Plays:
Female
CHARACTER WOMAN - FEMALE IDENTIFYING, ANY ETHNICITY Plays:
MRS. CLAYTON Greg’s no-nonsense English teacher. Loves to host the Winter Talent Show every year.
FREGLEY’S MOM A creepy, frail, and occasionally terrifying elderly woman. She could be a ghost. Strong, comedic performer and singer.
Lowest Note: B3
Highest Note: C5
OTHER ENSEMBLE ROLES TO BE CAST:
CREIGHTON THE CRETIN
VICE PRINCIPAL ROY
TEEN HOOLIGANS
OVERGROWN KIDS
REPORERS
VALENTINES STUDENTS
CARTOON KIDS
LONG-HAIRED CARTOON CHARACTER
CARTOON DOCTOR
REHEARSALS AND TIME COMMITMENT:
Approximate rehearsal dates can begin as early as the week of February 23rd and run though April 2nd 2026, Monday through Thursday evenings and Saturdays. Before tech, evening rehearsals will be 5p - 9p; tech rehearsals will be potentially until 10pm-12pm. We understand that some students may have conflicts where they may miss rehearsals, must arrive late or leave early. However, cast members will not be able to miss rehearsals during tech week or the run of the show.
**Tech Rehearsals begin Friday April 3rd from 4pm-Midnight. Saturday, April 4th Tech Rehearsal will be 10am-Midnight and Sunday April 5th will be DARK. Tech Rehearsals starting Monday April 6th running through Thursday April 9th will be 4pm-10pm
Opening night is Friday April 10th, 2026 and the show runs through April 26th . There are several weekday matinees for schools in addition to the traditional evening and weekend performances.
To View the Rehearsal and Performance schedules, please visit https://vyt.com/section/
We will ask about the specific dates of your conflicts in the audition form. Again, cast members will not be able to have any conflicts between April 3rd and April 26th.
WHAT TO HAVE READY FOR THE AUDITION:
- A headshot. It doesn't have to be professional. Just a good photo that looks like you! you can take it with a camera phone if you'd like. Make sure you have good lighting so we can see your face.
- An acting or theatre resume. You don't have to have one all fancy and ready to upload (although you certainly can). We just want to know what you have done performance-wise and in a theatre. If you worked on the stage crew, put that in there too!
- A song that will show off your voice and is appropriate for you and the character you are auditioning for. How long should the song be? Good question. The answer is: as long as it needs to be for you to feel that you have shown us how amazing you are! Chances are that's around :30 to 1 minute or so, but it may be longer or shorter. You may not get to sing the whole song either so make sure that you get to "the good part" sooner rather than later. You don't have to start at the beginning of the song. We just want to see how you sing!
- Comfortable clothes that are appropriate to dance in -- no sandals or skirts, please.
- A Water Bottle. This is Arizona! You need to stay hydrated and energized.
If you can, it's a good idea to pre-register. You will fill out the audition form online before hand so you won't have to fill it out when you get to the theatre. To pre-register, follow the link below.
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