Youth Auditions-SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! JR
AUDITIONS
for the Deegan Children’s Theatre youth production of
SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! JR
are Friday, June 23, and Saturday, June 24, 2023
About Auditions (Where do I go? What do I do?)
When are auditions? Where do I go?
Auditions are June 23 & 24 at the Spencer Community Theatre: located at 518- 1st Ave. E. in Spencer. Doors open half an hour prior to stated audition time. Please note that it is not necessary to attend both audition dates; one or the other will suffice.
Auditions: Friday, June 23 at 6:30 PM, Doors at 6:00 PM
Saturday, June 24 at 2:00 PM, Doors at 1:30 PM
Who can audition? What kinds of roles are available?
Roles are available for youth ages 6-14. Roles and character descriptions are listed at the end of this announcement!
What do I need to bring with me? Should I prepare anything in advance?
Please be prepared to sing, dance, and act! There will be a song for everyone to sing, a short piece of movement will be taught, auditionees will play some theatre and improv games and read from the script.
You are welcome to read the script and listen to the production music before auditions. Scripts are available for checkout at the SCT Business Offices and the music is listed below. If you would like to check a script out, please call 712-262-7336 and schedule a time to stop by. Scripts should be returned before or at the beginning of auditions. Our summer business hours are 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM Monday-Thursday, 9:30 AM – 12 PM Friday.
If callbacks are necessary sheet music will be provided. Singers will sing “My Country Tis of Thee.”
Cast Recording:
https://www.youtube.com/@schoolhouselivejr/videos
Please be aware of any potential schedule conflicts-there will be room on the audition form for you to list your availability.
Closed Auditions:
Auditions for SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! JR. are closed, meaning that only the individuals auditioning and the Directing/Stage Management team of the production are allowed in the audition space.
What’s this show all about?
SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! JR
Book by Scott Ferguson, Kyle Hall and George Keating
Music and Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, Bob Dorough, David Frishberg, Kathy Mandry, George Newall and Tom Yohe
One Act Musical: Run time approximately 50 minutes with no intermission
Auditions: June 23 & 24, 2023
Performances: August 3, 4, 5, 6, 2023
Age and gender are listed as character representation
Dance and Movement Requirements: Standard to Moderate
The Emmy Award-winning Saturday morning educational cartoon series and pop culture phenomenon is now the basis for one of the most fun and easily mounted musicals ever to hit the stage, Schoolhouse Rock Live! JR.
A loose, revue-like structure allows for a great deal of flexibility in staging and cast size in this energetic musical, which follows Tom, a young schoolteacher, who is nervous about his first day of teaching. He tries to relax by watching TV, when various characters representing facets of his personality emerge from the set and show him how to win his students over with imagination and music. Memorable songs bring his lesson plans vividly to life.
Full Song List
- A Noun is a Person, Place or Thing
- Three is a Magic Number
- Unpack Your Adjectives
- Just a Bill
- The Preamble
- Do the Circulation
- Conjunction Junction
- Great American Melting Pot
- Elbow Room
- Interplanet Janet
- Interjections
When are rehearsals?
Rehearsals are from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Sunday-Thursday, although they will run later the week the show opens (known as Tech Week). Rehearsals begin Monday, July 10th and run until the show opens on August 3rd. Not every person is called to every rehearsal; the time commitment typically depends on the size of the role! A full rehearsal schedule will be provided at the beginning of the rehearsal process for your convenience. Rehearsals may look a little different from time to time due to DCT and SCT’s commitment to providing a safe, healthy experience for all those involved with the production, and we appreciate your patience and willingness to work with us as we continue to make theatre happen.
When are performances?
Performances are: August 3, 4, 5 at 7:30 PM, August 6 at 2:00 PM
Where are performances?
Performances will take place at the SCT Playhouse at 518- 1st Ave. E.
What if I still have more questions or want to talk to someone about auditioning?
No problem! Feel free to contact SCT Executive Director Liz McNea at liz@sctplayhouse.org.
Roles Available
*Gender and age listed are for character reference
Tom
The idealistic young teacher and hero of our story. He is nervous about his first day of teaching, yet gradually becomes more at ease as the show continues.
Gender: Male
George
A marvelous character role. He takes the lead on “Three Is A Magic Number” and “Just A Bill.” George in particular is a calming presence and excellent cheerleader for Tom. He is the romantic, and he is caring and in control.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Dori
Takes the lead on “A Noun Is A Person, Place, Or Thing,” “The Preamble” and “Elbow Room.” She goofiest of the gang, often acting silly and being playful.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Shulie
Sweet and genuine. She is featured in “Unpack Your Adjectives” and takes the lead on “Interplanet Janet.”
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Joe
Definitely one cool kid. He’s laid back and fun-loving.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: D3
Dina
Mature, thoughtful, and grounded. Dina is featured in “Unpack Your Adjectives” and takes the lead on “Interjections.”
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: Bb3
Elvis
A great role for a fantastic character actor.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: D4
Vocal range bottom: B2
Janet
A good featured role for a great singer and actor with lots of personality! She leads “Interplanet Janet” with Shulie.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: C4
Ensemble
Any young person could be cast in the ensemble. Featured include Congressmen, Thomas Jefferson, Lewis, Clark, Sacajawea, the Sun, the Planets, the Comet Team, Reginald, Doctor, Geraldine, Gerald, Franklin, the Team and the Crowd.
Gender: Any