Beetlejuice JR: Cast Opportunities
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Casting Call for "Beetlejuice JR!"
For Youth Performers Ages 8-18 |
All experience levels welcome~
Directed by:
Madalyn Sheehy
Music Director:
Marie Snyder
Location:
Littleton Opera House
The ghost-with-the-most comes to the stage in this 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.
Audition Information
Audition Date:
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Time:
1:00–6:00 PM
Location:
First United Methodist Church, 18 Main St in Littleton
Callbacks:
Same day at 6:30 PM (if needed)
All auditions are by appointment through
Cast98.
👉 Click here to sign up
What to Prepare
All auditioners will sing one of two short song options from the show
We'll provide sheet music, a demo track, and an accompaniment track. Please choose from the two songs below.
OPTION 1 - What I Know Now
With Voices
This is the recording of the section of "What I Know Now" that has the voices included. If you choose this song, practice with this first to learn how the voice and accompaniment go together! (follow the sheet music and ignore the first vocal line)
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Accompaniment
This is the accompaniment for the audition. If you choose this song, It is the track we will play for you to sing with during your audition. Practice using this once you learn the words from the sheet music and the recording above.
This is the sheet music if you choose the song "What I Know Now" for your audition. Please print it and bring a copy to refer to at the audition. We much prefer memorized auditions, but children can hold the paper if they need to.
You do not need to read sheet music or memorize the lyrics—but if you can, even better! Auditioners may also be asked to read from the script.
OPTION 2 - Home
With Voices
Accompaniment
This is the recording of the section of "Home" that has the voices included. If you choose this song, practice with this first to learn how the voice and accompaniment go together!
This is the accompaniment for the audition. If you choose this song, It is the track we will play for you to sing with during your audition. Practice using this once you learn the words from the sheet music and the recording above.
This is the sheet music if you choose the song "Home" for your audition. Please print it and bring a copy to refer to at the audition. We much prefer memorized auditions, but children can hold the paper if they need to.
You do not need to read sheet music or memorize the lyrics—but if you can, even better! Auditioners may also be asked to read from the script.
Character Breakdown (click here to see complete list)
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).
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.
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
Maxie Dean
The business tycoon whom Charles hopes to impress.
Gender: male Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: C4
Sky
A girl scout with a congenital heart condition in the wrong place atthe wrong time.
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
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
Rehearsals
Madatory Read Through December 17
Regular Rehearsal Start Date: January 6, 2026
Schedule: Tuesdays–Thursdays, 4:30–6:30 PM
- A detailed weekly schedule will be emailed to families.
- Cast will only be called when needed based on scenes.
- No rehearsals during school break.
Performances
Dates:
- Friday, March 27 at 7:00 PM
- Saturday, March 28 at 3:00 & 7:00 PM
- Sunday, March 29 at 2:00 PM
Tech Week: March 23 – March 26
All tech rehearsals and performances are mandatory.
Volunteer & Crew Opportunities
Parents & Families
After casting, we’ll reach out with volunteer roles including:
- Cast supervision
- Front of House help
- Costumes, props, and more
Keep an eye out for a post-audition email from Director Madalyn Sheehy.
Tech & Creative Support
Love theatre but not interested in performing? We welcome volunteers to help with:
- Set building
- Props & painting
- Lighting, sound, & backstage crew
- Costume construction & puppetry support
📧 Email info@theatreupnh.org if you’d like to join the crew!
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Questions?
Madalyn Sheehy, Director → msheehy@theatreupnh.org
Abby Wolf, Administrative Assistant → info@theatreupnh.org
