Junie B. Jones in Boo... and I Mean It!

Audition Date:

Monday, Aug 31, 6:00 pm

Cast:

6 Youth Roles | 5 Adult Roles

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Audition Overview

• Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled audition time to check in.

• Upon arrival, you’ll sign in, receive a name tag, and have your photo taken. You’ll be introduced to the production team present at the start of the audition.

• Please prepare the sides provided for any character or characters you are interested in reading for (Sides will be avaibale closer to audition date)

• Walk-in auditions are welcome. Please arrive at 5:45 PM to sign up in person. Depending on availability, you may be asked to come back for a 7 pm or 8 pm spot. 

• If you are needed for callbacks, you will be notified by 12:00 PM on Tuesday SEPT.  1.

• All who audition will receive an email regarding final casting, whether cast or not. The cast list will also be posted online.

• If you cannot attend in person, video auditions must be submitted by Monday Aug. 31 at 6:00 PM to Derek Phelps at [email protected] 

Important Dates:

Audition Date: Monday August 31 , 2026
Callback Date: September 1 , 2026
First Rehearsal: September 7, 2026

Performance Dates: October 16 – November 1, 2026

Synopsis:

Junie B. Jones is terrified of Halloween due to scary secrets told by a classmate. To combat her fear, she plans to create the scariest costume ever to “out scare” the monsters. She decides on a clown, but ultimately her efforts lead to a humorous, unexpected scare for her father.

Author: Allison Gregory 

Roles Available:

Junie B Jones
Gender: Female
Age Range: 8-10 (portraying a 1st grader)
Description: Smart, precocious and stubborn
 
Grace
Gender: Female
Age Range: 8-10 (portraying a 1st grader)
Description:  Athletic, strong, alert, easy-going
 
Lucille 
Gender: Female
Age Range: 8-10 (portraying a 1st grader)
Description:  Fashionista, diva, a little controlling, POSH
 
May
Gender: Female
Age Range: 8-10 (portraying a 1st grader)
Description:  Bossy, teacher’s pet, clever, sneaky
 
Ricardo
Gender: Male
Age Range: 8-10 (portraying a 1st grader)
Description:  Confident, energetic, he’s on it!
 
Jamal
Gender: Male
Age Range: 8-10 (portraying a 1st grader)
Description:  Quiet, a good listener, doesn’t want trouble
 
Adult Female #1 
Gender: Female
Age Range: 25 and up
Description:  Plays Mother and Big Kid Pirate

Mother: spends a lot of time trying to figure out who Junie B. takes after…

 
Adult Female #2
Gender: Female
Age Range: 25 and up
Description:  Plays Parent/Teacher and Salesperson 
One of those school volunteers who is game for anything

Adult Woman #3
Gender: Female
Age Range: 
Description:  Plays Grandmother and the voice of Junie B’s stuffed elephant. .
Grandmother: is just trying to do her best and re-thinking her choices. 
The stuffed elephant: is the wisest character in thestory.
 
Adult Male #1
Gender: Male
Age Range: 25 and up
Description:  Plays Mr. Scary And  Father 
Thoughtful, teacher vibe, Mr. Scary is mostly tired
 
Adult Male #2
Gender: Male
Age Range: 35 and Up
Description:  Plays Grandpa and Mr. Morty 
Grandpa: is patient and loves Junie B but she care wear him out! 
Mr. Morty: is glad he didn’t have kids of his own

 

Production Staff

Director: Katrina Ploof

Audition Materials

Sides will be uploaded closer to audition date.

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