| Adapted directly from the full-length Broadway hit musical Beetlejuice, the ghost-with-the-most comes to the stage in this edgy junior adaptation of everyone's favorite irreverent musical comedy based on Tim Burton's dearly beloved film. Beetlejuice tells the hauntingly comedic yet touching story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager obsessed with the whole 'being dead thing.' Lucky for Lydia, her new house is haunted by a recently deceased couple (Adam and Barba Maitland) and Beetlejuice, a delightful demon with a real zest for life. Trying to help the newlydeads maintain possession of their home, Lydia calls on Beetlejuice to scare away anyone with a pulse by calling his name thrice, allowing him to materialize and wreak havoc. The double-crossing specter, however, shows his true stripes -- unleashing a Netherworld of pandemonium. |
| Director: | Amanda Sturgeon & Tiffany Harrod |
| Presented by: | Wylie Acting Group |
| Audition Start: | May 3, 1:00pm |
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| Audition Details: | Please dress appropriately and expect to have your photo taken after you have signed in. Please do not bring props to the audition. Also, the casting committee requests that you do not wear costumes or face paint. A dancing audition is required for all performers. Auditioners should bring jazz shoes if you have them. If you don't own jazz shoes, please bring comfortable sneaker type shoes you're able to move in. Be sure to bring a water bottle and snack. Auditions will consist of singing, dancing, and acting requirements. SINGING -- Everyone needs to prepare the song selection from the show list for the primary character you want to be considered for. Auditioners may be asked to vocalize to determine vocal range. It is recommended that you also prepare a second song from the list if needed for callbacks. Be sure to add characterization and mannerism that fit the character while bringing your best voice forward. To audition for the roles of Lydia or Beetlejuice, you must prepare BOTH songs on the songlist. |
| Audition Location: | Auditions will be held in-person, at Wylie Acting Group Theatre -- 205 Industrial Ct., Wylie, TX. |
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| Rehearsal Dates: | Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays The first rehearsal is Tuesday, May 6th. Attendance by all the cast and crew at the first rehearsal is required and nonnegotiable. Generally, weekday rehearsals will be from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. |
| Performance Dates: | July 18 -- July 27 |
| To Sign Up: | Sign Up to Audition |
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All character roles are open to actors ages 12 – 18 years old
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. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: A3 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). Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: Bb3 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. 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. 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. 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. Vocal range top: C#5 Vocal range bottom: G2 Maxie Dean: The business tycoon whom Charles hopes to impress. Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: C4 Sky the Cheerleader 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”. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: A3 Maxine Dean: Maxie's fourth (or fifth) wife. 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. 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 Recently Deceased Ensemble: Miss Argentina, 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 Additional Ensemble: Beetlejuice Clones, Cheerleaders, Girl Scouts, Mourner, and Studio Audience Members |
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| Originally Posted: | 2025-04-06 |