Junie B. Jones, JR is a delightful adaptation of Barbara Park's best-selling book series!
It's Junie B.'s first day of first grade, and a lot of things have changed for her: Junie's friend, Lucille, doesn't want to be her best pal anymore and, on the bus, Junie B. makes friends with Herb, the new kid at school. Also, Junie has trouble reading the blackboard and her teacher, Mr. Scary, thinks she may need glasses. Throw in a friendly cafeteria lady, a kickball tournament and a "Top-Secret Personal Beeswax Journal," and first grade has never been more exciting.
Junie B. Jones, JR will feature performers ages 6-18!
Auditions
Video Submissions due Sun, Feb 26
Rehearsals
Beginning the week of March 13 :
Mon. and Wed from 5:30-8:30,
Sun. from 10:00-12:30
Tech Rehearsals
Sun, April 30 - Wed, May 3 (Timing TBD)
All rehearsals/performances will be held at JCC Metrowest (760 Northfield Ave, West Orange)
Performances
Thursday, May 4
Saturday, May 6
Sunday, May 7
***Additional performances may be added during the school day for school groups. Performers will be expected to miss NO MORE than two days of school (likely less)
Participation Fee*
There will be a participation fee of $595 for this production.
*We will never turn away an interested performer for financial reasons. Please reach out to us about scholarship opportunities and/or payment plans if the fee is an obstacle and we will work with you to find a solution.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN/MUSICAL NUMBERS
All roles are open to performers of all backgrounds and identities unless specifically stated. We aim to cultivate a diverse and inclusive community both onstage and off.
CHARACTERS
Students/Youth Roles
Junie B. Jones
Lucille
Camille
Chenille
Bobbi Jean Piper
Grace
Shirley
May
Herb
Jose
Lennie
Sheldon
Featured Soloists
Teen Roles
Mr. Scary
Daddy
Mother
Mrs. Gutzman/Bus Driver
MUSICAL NUMBERS
Top Secret Personal Beeswax
Junie B, Daddy, Mother, and Ensemble
Lucille, Camille, Chenille
Lucille, Camille, Chenille, and Ensemble
You Can Be My Friend
Junie B, Herb, and Ensemble
Time to Make a Drawing
Jose, Herb, May, Junie B., Mr. Scary, and Ensemble
You Need Glasses
Ensemble
Show and Tell
Featured Soloists and Ensemble
Lunch Box
Junie B, Mother, Daddy, Featured Soloists and Ensemble
Gladys Gutzman
Shirley, Sheldon, Grace, Jose, Bobbi Jean, and Ensemble
Beeswax Cookie
Junie B, Herb, Lennie, and Ensemble
Kickball Tournament
Ensemble
Sheldon Potts’ Halftime Show
Sheldon
When Life Gives You Lemons
Daddy, Mother, Junie B
Kickball Tournament (Reprise)
Lucille, Camille, Chenille, and Ensemble
Writing Down the Story of My Life
Junie B, Shirley, Lucille, Sheldon, May, Herb, Jose, Featured Soloists, and Ensemble
AUDITION MATERIAL
Please take a listen to the songs below and choose whichever song you feel best about recording! We will also accept a song other than one of the choices below, as long as it is sung to an accompaniment track and gives us a sense of who you are.
Recording Instructions:
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Please hold or set up your camera long ways and make sure we can see you from the waist up.
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A plain, neutral background is preferred if possible. We want all our focus to be on YOU!
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Please introduce yourself by sharing your name, age, and song selection at the top of your video.
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Sing along to the accompaniment tracks of one of the songs provided below OR another song of your choosing.
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Once you have a video you are happy with, you can upload to Youtube and make sure the privacy settings are on “unlisted” and then you can share the link to our audition form.
