Auditions for "Beetlejuice: High School Version"

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Auditions: Monday, December 1st @ 3:30pm & Tuesday, December 2nd

Callbacks: Thursday, December 4th @ 3:30pm (Ensemble) &

 Monday, December 8th @ 3:30pm (Leads/Supporting/Some Featured Roles)

Shows: April 16th/17th/23rd/24th @ 7pm, April 25th @ 2pm/7pm

First Rehearsal: Monday, January 5th @ 3:30pm

Rehearsals:  Monday-Thursday from 3:40-6:20pm

Rehearsal schedule will be posted every Friday for the following week.

Make sure to bring all conflicts to auditions!

 

WHAT TO PREPARE:

1. Complete the Audition Form by Friday, November 21st.

2. Prepare the song cut for one character from the Audition Material. 

3. Attend the AUDITION with a signed copy of your Audition Contract.

4. If a callback is needed, you will be contacted by Friday evening.

6. Prepare Callback Materials and attend Callbacks (if needed)

7. The cast will be announced on Thursday, December 18th.

8. First rehearsal is Monday, January 5th.

 

Spring Musical - "Beetlejuice: High School Version" Character Descriptions: 

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Lydia Deetz (Female-identifying Character, Mezzo/Belter): 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. 

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Beetlejuice (Male-identifying Character, Baritone/Tenor): 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.

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Charles Deetz (Male-identifying Character, Bass/Baritone): 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).

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Adam Maitland (Male-identifying Character, Baritone/Tenor): 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.

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Barbara Maitland (Female-identifying Character, Mezzo/Soprano): 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.

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Delia Schlimmer (Female-identifying Character, Mezzo/Belter/Soprano): 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.

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Maxie Dean (Male-identifying Character, Any Voice Type): The business tycoon whom Charles hopes to impress. This character is also part of the ensemble.

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Sky (Female-identifying Character, Mezzo/Belter/Soprano): A Girl Scout. This character is also part of the ensemble.

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Miss Argentina (Female-identifying Character, Mezzo/Soprano): Former beauty queen, greets the recently dead in the Netherworld. This character is also part of the ensemble.

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Maxine Dean (Female-identifying Character, Any Voice Type): Maxie's fourth (or fifth) wife. This character is also part of the ensemble.

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Otho (Male-identifying Character, Bass/Baritone): Delia's guru and occasional exorcist. This character is also part of the ensemble.

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Juno (Female-identifying Character, Any Voice Type):  Beetlejuice’s mother, runs the recently dead intake with an iron fist. She has “a voice like road tar” and no sympathy for anyone. This character is also part of the ensemble.

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Ensemble (All gender-identities & voice types): Plays roles like 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, Lawyers, Beetlejuice Cloness, Skeletons, Cheerleaders, Studio Audience, & more.

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​DIVERSITY/INCLUSION
DBHS Theatre is committed to diversity and strives to engage in a policy of equal opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, we encourage students of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to audition.