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.

When: Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM

Where: Wylie Acting Group - 205 Industrial Ct Suite 200B, Wylie, TX 75098

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Music and Lyrics by Eddie Perfect
Book by Scott Brown and Anthony King
Based on the Geffen Company Picture, with a story by Michael McDowell and Larry Wilson

Directors: Amanda Sturgeon & Tiffany Harrod
Vocal Director: Charissa Williams
Choreography: Piper Sturgeon and Amanda Sturgeon

• 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.

Questions: Email the Production Manager, Melissa Harbison at WAGMHarbison@gmail.com

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 song list.

Beetlejuice Song Sheets: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1HFcuzuJoJFXvGnT8W5ujMx-ViQ-oF8mA?usp=sharing

Beetlejuice demo tracks: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1o3Vs_liyDcTZHQPU0updMfPQIQ37ikOd?usp=sharing

Beetlejuice performance tracks: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JyCy-NkQ61TwSdNenmhqwRUMf9t-Y12-?usp=sharing

Song Cuts

• Lydia: Dead Mom (Starting at 1:14 through the end) and No Reason (measure 1:16 - 1:54)
• Beetlejuice: Say My Name (beginning to 0:59) and The Whole Being Dead Thing Part 1 (beginning through 0:26)
• Adam: Ready, Set, Not Yet (through 0:47)
• Barbara: Ready, Set, Not Yet (1:02 through 1:42)
• Delia: No Reason (0:11 through 0:49)
• Sky: Girl Scout (through 0:42)
• Ms. Argentina: What I Know Now (0:06 through 0:50)
• Ensemble: Day-O (1:30 through end)

Dancing

You will be asked to perform a short dance routine (in groups) during the auditions. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes, you can dance in. Bring Jazz Shoes if you have them.

Beetlejuice Dance Videos: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1S9BswIQqVlunFbvTXr76ekWapkPOpa-F/view?usp=sharing

Acting

All actors will be asked to read one or more sides provided during the audition. These sides are available in advance so you can familiarize yourself with the material. Please come prepared to bring unique characterizations to each role you are asked to read. Review the sides beforehand and consider the tone of voice, mannerisms, and other traits you would bring to each character, should you be asked to read for that role.

Audition Sides: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1cncSjueZMhWXZVJQd0XjSYq4WGWMozF6?usp=sharing

Family Volunteer Expectations

Parent and family participation is a natural part of the community theatre experience. We expect each family to contribute approximately 20 hours to the production prior to performances (set building, work inside the theatre, show promotion, etc.) plus working before, during, or after most performances. Volunteer positions will be reviewed at the first rehearsal.

Rehearsals

• Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays
• The first rehearsal is Tuesday, May 6.
• Attendance by all the cast and crew at the first rehearsal is required and nonnegotiable.
• Generally, weekday rehearsals will be from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM.
• An in-depth rehearsal schedule is provided at the first rehearsal.
• Additional rehearsals may be called, if needed.
• Rehearsals may be limited to small groups with various arrival and dismissal times.
• Rehearsal attendance is crucial, but no absences are allowed unless disclosed in registration form conflicts.
• Inability to attend rehearsals affects casting eligibility.

Performances

• Friday, Jul 18 @ 7:00 PM
• Saturday, Jul 19 @ 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
• Sunday, Jul 20 @ 2:30 PM
• Friday, Jul 25 @ 7:00 PM
• Saturday, Jul 26 @ 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM
• Sunday, Jul 27 @ 2:30 PM

Available Roles

All character roles are open to actors ages 12 – 18 years old.

Lydia Deetz
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: A3

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.

Charles Deetz
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: Bb3

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).

Beetlejuice
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: G3

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.

Adam Maitland
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: Bb3

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.

Barbara Maitland
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: A3

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.

Delia Schlimmer
Vocal range top: C#5
Vocal range bottom: G2

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.

Maxie Dean
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: C4

The business tycoon whom Charles hopes to impress.

Sky the Cheerleader
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: G3

Miss Argentina
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: A3

Former beauty queen greets the recently dead in the Netherworld. She leads “What I Know Now”.

Maxine Dean

Maxie's fourth (or fifth) wife.

Otho

Delia's guru and occasional exorcist.

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

• Priest
• The Recently Deceased
  
  • Parachute Jumper
  • Death by Toaster
  • Dead Cheerleader
  • Death by Fireworks
  • Cigar Mobster
  • Dead Jockey
  • Machete Groom
  • Dead Drill Team
  • Hunter with a Shrunken Head
• Mourners
• Movers (2)
• Lawyers (3)
• Girl Scouts
• Caiter-Waiter
• Beetlejuice Clones (2)
• Cheerleaders
• Studio Audience
• Sandworm