beetlejuice, Jr.
Directed by Travis Olson
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SHOW DATESWednesday, August 6th 7:30pm
Thursday, August 7th, 7:30pm Friday, August 8th, 7:30pm Saturday, August 9th, 7:30pm (poss hold over at 2pm) Sunday, August 10th, 2:00pm Tickets on sale .... |
Audition infoMay 30 and 31 at Peoria Players Theater, 4300 N. University, Peoria,
Check out our audition page on Facebook- Casting ages 14 - 18 (proof of birthdate will be needed at first meeting) Cast size - 30ish ROLE BREAKDOWN 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. Gender: Female 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). Gender: Male Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: Bb3 Maxie Dean The business tycoon whom Charles hopes to impress. Gender: Male Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: C4 Sky Gender: Female 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”. Gender: Female Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: A3 Maxine Dean Maxie’s fourth (or fifth) wife. Gender: Female 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. Gender: Female |
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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. Gender: Any 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. Gender: Male 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. Gender: Female 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. Gender: Female Vocal range top: C#5 Vocal range bottom: G2 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 |
Show summary
Music & Lyrics by Eddie Perfect
Book by Scott Brown & Anthony King
Based on the Geffen Company Picture,
With a story by Michael McDowell & Larry Wilson
Beetlejuice JR is presented through special arrangement with MTI.
It’s our show now, kid. The ghost-with-the-most comes to the stage in Beetlejuice JR., the frightfully funny musical based on the beloved motion picture turned Broadway phenomenon. Lydia Deetz is a strange and unusual teenager, still grieving the loss of her mother and obsessed with the whole “being dead thing.” Lucky for Lydia, she and her father move to a new house haunted by a recently deceased couple and Beetlejuice, a delightful demon with a real zest for life. When Lydia calls on Beetlejuice to scare away anyone with a pulse, this double-crossing specter shows his true stripes, unleashing a (Nether)world of pandemonium.
With music and lyrics by Tony Award-nominee Eddie Perfect and a book by Tony Award-nominated pair Anthony King and Scott Brown, Beetlejuice was nominated for eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best New Musical. A viral “sucks-yes” on social media, this musical struck a chord with young theatre lovers who adored its unabashed humor and emotional honesty.
Created for the generation that made it a hit, Beetlejuice JR. is a wacky theatrical party for all!
Book by Scott Brown & Anthony King
Based on the Geffen Company Picture,
With a story by Michael McDowell & Larry Wilson
Beetlejuice JR is presented through special arrangement with MTI.
It’s our show now, kid. The ghost-with-the-most comes to the stage in Beetlejuice JR., the frightfully funny musical based on the beloved motion picture turned Broadway phenomenon. Lydia Deetz is a strange and unusual teenager, still grieving the loss of her mother and obsessed with the whole “being dead thing.” Lucky for Lydia, she and her father move to a new house haunted by a recently deceased couple and Beetlejuice, a delightful demon with a real zest for life. When Lydia calls on Beetlejuice to scare away anyone with a pulse, this double-crossing specter shows his true stripes, unleashing a (Nether)world of pandemonium.
With music and lyrics by Tony Award-nominee Eddie Perfect and a book by Tony Award-nominated pair Anthony King and Scott Brown, Beetlejuice was nominated for eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best New Musical. A viral “sucks-yes” on social media, this musical struck a chord with young theatre lovers who adored its unabashed humor and emotional honesty.
Created for the generation that made it a hit, Beetlejuice JR. is a wacky theatrical party for all!
PRODUCTION STAFFDirector: Travis Olson
Music Director: Nichole Foster Choreographer: Lexi Grant Zellmer Stage Manager: Megan Johnston Costumer: Hair/Makeup: Set Builder: Sound: Lights: Props: |
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