Auditions – Teen Spotlight: Beetlejuice Jr.

Beetlejuice Jr.

It’s our show now, kid. The ghost-with-the-most comes to the stage in Beetlejuice JR., the 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.

PLEASE NOTE – These auditions are only for current students in 8th through 12th grade

Rehearsals/Important Dates – 

• Rehearsals Start – November 9th, 2026
• First Saturday – January 30th, 2027
• Q2Q Saturday – February 6th, 2027
• Tech Week – February 8th – 10th, 2027
• Performances – February 11th – 14th, 2027

PREPARATION

Woodstock Arts is deeply committed to building an inviting and inclusive arts community that celebrates the individual and diversity and treats everyone with fairness and respect. We invite artists of all genders, races, ages, sizes, and sexual orientations, as well as artists with disabilities to participate. We want to represent diverse communities in our organization and welcome you here.

Woodstock Arts is taking measures to ensure your safety and well-being. We want to make this experience as comfortable, safe, and fun as possible for everyone involved.

Auditions will be in-person on Sunday, October 18th and Monday, October 19th, in the ranges of 5 p.m – 9:30 p.m.

Video audition submissions will be accepted until Monday, October 19th, at 8 p.m. Auditions received after this time may not be considered. 

You can send your Video Submission to tgooden@woodstockarts.org. Please Slate before your video audition. (NOTE: you will still need to fill out the online audition form along with a video submission.) 

In-person callbacks  for BEETLEJUICE JR. will be on Sunday, October 25th, in between 6 p.m and 9:30 p.m.

Information about callbacks will be emailed separately.

For your audition please prepare- Please prepare a one minute cut of a song that is in the style of the show as well as a short (one minute or less) monologue. You may bring your own monologue or one of the provided ones HERE.

Please send your song cutting/track to Tyshawn (tgooden@woodstockarts.org, and we will play it for you in the room during your audition. We will be using tracks for these auditions, there is no live accompaniment.

CASTING BREAKDOWNS- All roles are open ethnicity unless otherwise stated.

Beetlejuice Jr. Casting Breakdown

Beetlejuice
The GHOST with the most. 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 is lonely and really just wants a BFFFF forever. Very moody and prone to fits of rage. Improv skills & experience is a bonus!
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: G3

Lydia Deetz
Whip-smart, grieving teen whose dark sense of humor helps her cope with the loss of her mother. Lydia is unfazed by Beetlejuice’s antics and can easily hold her own against both him and all things Netherworld. Wants to be seen… especially by her father.
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: A3

Charles Deetz
Lydia’s father. Grieving the loss of his wife in his own way, by ignoring it and trying to do what is “best” for Lydia. He means well, but is under a lot of pressure between work, his concerns over Lydia, and his secret relationship with Delia.
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: Bb3

Adam Maitland
Devoted husband of Barbara who just can’t catch a break. Oblivious, naive, and full of “dad” energy. He was 80% ready for life when he died.
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: Bb3

Barbara Maitland
Devoted wife of Adam who was unsure if she was ready for a basic life and kids. Death puts a hold on that question until she meets Lydia and instantly bonds with her. Adventurous, strong-willed, a quick thinker, and a motherly protector.
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: A3

Delia Schlimmer
Hopelessly – and cluelessly – optimistic. Keeps a tough face in public, but through her façade, she’s quite fragile and desperately wants to fit in. She wants a family that will not leave her and genuinely cares about Charlies and Lydia, even if she is way out of her league and comfort zone.
Vocal range top: C#5
Vocal range bottom: G2

Sky the Girl Scout
A young Girl Scout with a heart condition. Optimistic and a bright light in the darkness.
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: G3

Otho
Non-singing Role
Delia’s guru and occasional exorcist. They are a fraud, and a sometimes cult leader. Confident and charismatic to a fault and falls for their own lies.

Miss Argentina
Former beauty queen who greets the recently dead in the Netherworld. Big over the top personality.
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: A3

Maxie Dean
A business tycoon whom Charles hopes to impress. Has ego to spare.
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: C4

Maxine Dean
Non-singing Role
Maxie’s fourth (or fifth) wife. Clueless and accidentally funny.

Juno
Non-singing Role
Beetlejuice’s mother who runs the recently dead intake with an iron fist. She has “a voice like road tar” and no sympathy for anyone. Gruff and mean spirited.

Ensemble will portray a variety of fun human, dead, and undead roles! Including Beetlejuice Clones, Priest, Hunter with a Shrunken Head, The Recently Deceased, Parachute Jumper, Death by Toaster, Dead Cheerleader, Death by Fireworks, Dead Football Players, Dead Mobster, Dead Jockey, Machete Groom/Bride, Dead Drill Team, Mourners, Movers/Waiters/Lawyers, Cheerleaders, Studio Audience, and the Girl Scout Ensemble.