AUDITIONS: Junie B Jones 25

AUDITIONS: Junie B. Jones is Not a Crook

Something terrible happened to Junie B. Jones at school today! Someone stole her new furry mittens! So when Junie B. finds a wonderful pen of many colors, she should be allowed to keep it, right? Because finders keepers, losers weepers. Right? And guess what? The new boy in kindergarten is the handsomest! Based on the best-selling book series by Barbara Park, this hilarious and heartfelt tale navigates the life of a kindergartner, fairness and friendship.

a comedy by Allison Gregory

Based on the books JUNIE B. JONES IS NOT A CROOK and JUNIE

B. JONES LOVES HANDSOME WARREN by Barbara Park

Director: Eve Keller
Producers: To Be Announced

All Actors must be FULLY VACINATED for COVID 19, receiving fall 2024 BOOSTER.

Or provide a doctor’s certification of a vaccination waiver.

Covid Policy

AUDITIONS

Auditions will be held on:

Sunday, January 26 from 5:00 to 7:30pm

Monday, January 27 from 3:45 to 6:30pm

Actors only need to attend one day of auditions.

Callbacks will be held on:
Wednesday, January 29 from 3:45 to 7:00 pm
**You will be notified via email several days in advance if you will be needed for

callbacks and given a schedule.

All auditions, and any necessary callbacks, will be held at the

Morgan-Wixson Theatre.

2627 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA

Street parking available.

Venice Family Clinic’s parking lot is available on weekends and on weekdays after 6 p.m. Do not park at our neighbors AAMCO/Viking Motors or SGI or you will be towed.

PREPARE

Please prepare a one minute comedic monologue. (cold readings from the script will be done at callbacks)

*Feel free to use this MONOLOGUE LINK if you would like to access some monologue choices.

PEFORMANCE DATES

Actors MUST be available for all performances, including all school shows. This is non-negotiable!

Weekends: March 15 through March 30; Saturdays and Sundays at 11:00 am

School Shows: Friday, March 21 and Wednesday, March 26 @9:15am and 11:15am

School shows will require actors to miss their morning classes,

but some schools give community service credit.

REHEARSALS

Rehearsals will begin with a read-through on Saturday, February 1st. All other rehearsals will be held during the time frames of Monday through Fridays from 4:00 to 6:30pm and Saturday morning or afternoon time frames and Sunday late afternoon or early evening time frames depending on cast and theatre schedules. A calendar with more specific time slots will be available at the audition.

Actors are not called for all rehearsals, only ones where they are being used for a scene. Typically, large cast rehearsals are held on weekends. We will try to limit most actors to 4-5 rehearsals a week until we reach the last few weeks. Rehearsals will be worked around actor schedules and youth workshop commitments as much as possible.(see more conflict updates below)

BRING

A printed copy of your vaccination card with updated booster listed.
A picture (school picture or snapshot is fine) *even if you have done shows with us before, we need a new one
Resume or list of shows done.
Your conflicts for the rehearsal period. All conflicts MUST be submitted prior to callbacks using the calendar provided on the audition form.

CONFLICTS

At the audition, all actors must fill out a calendar form with all potential conflicts.
PRIOR to auditioning, make sure to check with your school choir/band/theatre director, your sports coach, any pending field trips, or any other adult who schedules your time.
There may be a rehearsal on Father's Day.
Weekends are predominantly for larger cast rehearsals – more than 3 conflicts on those days may result in an actor not being cast.
NO conflicts will be accepted after casting. If they do arise it may result in an actor being replaced.
There will be rehearsals on some holidays (2/17 Prez Day)

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS

In reference to the character descriptions that follow, our casting seeks to be as inclusive as possible. We will list race/ethnicity/gender/ability when specific to the character but otherwise encourage actors of any ethnicity, identity and ability to audition for any role. We also encourage gender non-conforming, genderfluid, transgender and non-binary actors to submit for the roles they most identify with. Please let us know if you have any questions, or if there are any accommodations we can provide.

We are actively committed to casting an inclusive show that reflects the community.

Note: Ages eligible to audition for this cast are: 8-18 years

*18 year olds must be enrolled in high school

Junie B. Jones (12-18): to play 6 yrs old, clever, naturally curious, wide-eyed kid with a big imagination. Loves having adventures that often get her in trouble. Seeking a good mover (basic cartwheels and/or other gymnastic abilities a plus!).

Grace (11-18): to play 6 yrs old, Grace is Junie’s best friend who runs very fast.

Psb double as Pink Fluffy Girl who steals Junie’s gloves.

Lucille (11-18): to play 6 yrs old, Lucille is Junie’s best friend. Wealthy and pretty.

Psb double as Grouchy Typing Lady who works in school office.

Mrs. (12-18): Kindergarten Teacher. Skeptical of Junie’s adventures.

Psb double as Junie’s accepting Mother.

Jim (10-18): to play 6 yrs old. Popular kid. Teases Junie B.

Psb double as Junie’s kind Grandpa

Handsome Warren (11-18): to play 6 yrs old. New student at school trying to fit in.

Psb double as Fireman in Junie’s dream.

Ricardo (11-18): to play 6 yrs. Friendly and kind.

Psb double as kind Principle and/or Lucille’s loving Grandpa.

Ensemble (8-18): to play school children or possibly other children or adults listed above. (Pink Fluffy Girl, Grouchy Typing Lady, Junie’s Mother, Principle, Fireman, Grandpa)

Non-Equity, there is no pay.
Questions? Contact Eve Keller at eve.keller@morgan-wixson.org.