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Auditions - Ages 12 - 18
Participants aged 18 must be high school students.
Audition Date: December 14th
Audition Time: 4:00PM - 6:00PM
ALL ROLES ARE OPEN FOR THIS PRODUCTION
Location:
StageWorks at Studio 237
237 Hamburg Turnpike
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
There is a participation fee of $150 for this production
Show Dates: February 27 - 28, 2025; HOLD show February 28 at 7pm
Rehearsals: Scheduled by individual show based on provided conflicts
Rehearsals: Scheduled by individual show based on provided conflicts. Please fill out an audition form and outdate calendar so rehearsal times can be determined!
What to Prepare: Please prepare between two and three of the posted sides. Please also come to auditions with a completed and signed audition form and outdate calendar.
Show Information:
Last Thoughts by Ava Acconzo
Directed by Meghan Shay
Plot: Three deceased people discuss their lives, as well as their struggles of moving forward.
Characters:
Boy
Age: Late teens
Background: Regretful; believes if he had not dated someone, his life would have continued being lived.
Girl
Age: Mid teens
Background: Bitter; Feels like she missed out on life due to her sudden cancer diagnosis.
Woman
Age: Early 20s
Background: Kind woman; believes that her death should not have happened due to her devout Catholicism.
The AA Meeting by Cara DeConto
Directed by Andrew Sternberg
Plot: The AA Meeting is a comedy that tells the story of 6 people trying to overcome a challenge so common it is said to impact a quarter of every choir. Some will face their problems, some will run away from them, and some might be in the wrong meeting… Wait, what did you think AA stood for? Guess there’s only one way to find out.
Characters:
Alto 1 (Teen Female): An alto who has accepted themselves
Alto 2 (Teen Female): An alto who has accepted themselves
Alto 3 (Teen Female): An alto with a troubled past
Moderator (Adult Female): Tries to keep everything under control
Sam (Teen Female): An alto with a bit of a confusion as to if she’s an alto or soprano Carrianne (Teen Female): An alto who claims she is a soprano choosing to be an alto
Ave (Teen Female): An alto and overall bad singer who is convinced she is the best soprano in the world
Soprano (Teen Female): An actual soprano who wanders into the wrong room
Still Life by Leo Eigen
Directed by Nathan Kossoy
Plot: Questions about art, memory, and grieving converge in a dirty pair of shoes. What does a simple argument between Aaron and Erica reveal?
Characters:
Joan – older woman, early 70s
Aaron – male, mid-30s
Erica – woman, mid-30s
Go Fish Yourself by Nathan Kossoy
Directed by Brielle Przybylinski
Plot: Plot: In a heated game of Go Fish, two friends begin to realize that they are both going after the same man! Through lots of laughs and quippy comebacks, the two girls will have to fight for that one special card in their life.
Characters:
Jenny (16), Female: The sassy friend who, is always trying to have a little fun. She, Kate, and Charlie have been best friends for years, and Jenny always hosts their monthly game nights!
Kate (17), Female: Kate is known for having very strong feelings. She has been in love with her crush since 8th grade, and she doesn't intend to give up now. If she feels as though this love is being threatened, she has some very strong words to give in return.
Charlie (16), Male: The middle child of the friend group. While the other two might come to game night for the friends, Charlie comes to win. He is the comedic relief and is almost entirely oblivious to the other two's constant bickering.
Beautiful Day by Rachel Perl
Directed by Nate Burwell
Plot: In a world that runs on emotions, two individuals must keep their own lives going while also trying to enjoy it. When one begins to grow tired and disheartened they must find a way through together.
Characters:
A- Any Gender, adult(older & wiser than B). Strong character who values following the rules and is slightly stuck in their ways. Though they have good intentions they don't always show it.
B- Any gender, Adult (younger & more naive than A). Not always the most intelligence but feels everything very strongly and is extremely sentimental.
When the Sky Turned Green by Charlee Perla
Directed by Ava Acconzo
Plot: A sophomore girl is trapped in her culinary classroom after a nuclear explosion. This physiological horror follows Erin as she documents her experiences during the fallout and discovers how fragile sanity and morality truly is.
Characters:
Erin - a 15 year old sophomore girl who is daring, sassy, and deep thinking.
Finn - a kind sophomore boy who often takes on leadership roles.
Lindsay - a 14 year old freshman who is the first to go insane.
Classmates are non-speaking roles that help display the scenes actions whilst frozen in place.
A Hole in the Glass by Emilia Ramos
Directed by Andrew Gharibian
Plot: Charlie and Helena, two overworked and underappreciated employees in the Office of Afterlife Services, fight through a long day of calls from the dead. That is, until Lizzie, a ten-year-old New Arrival from Denver, escapes from the Basement and causes a ruckus that might just send the afterlife into collapse...
Characters:
Charlie - Male, 20,013 years old, appears 17; sarcastic, witty, surprisingly tender when he chooses to be.
Helena - Female, 20,008 years old, appears 17; bubbly, neurotic, hardworking
Lizzie - Female, nine years old; sassy, sweet
Council of Classics by Samantha Trefel
Directed by Rachel Perl
Plot: Council of Classics is a comedy packed with witty banter, absurd rivalries, and laugh-out-loud art jokes, Council of Classics is a fast-paced comedy where timeless icons clash with contemporary chaos. Will they succeed in saving “real art,” or will modern madness take over the museum forever?
Characters:
Mona Lisa: Female, 20-30. Pompous and self-important, she insists on being called Lisa, never Mona. She takes charge of organizing the artwork councils and never lets anyone forget that she is the world-famous portrait painted by Leonardo da Vinci.
Scream: Any gender, Ageless. Yes, the very figure from Edvard Munch’s painting. Anxious and always imagining the worst, Scream unravels under pressure. When overwhelmed, the instinct is to scream.
David: Male, 18-20. The renowned statue of Michelangelo, now wrestling with something far less timeless: his awful sense of fashion.
Van Gogh: Male, 30-40 The self-portrait of the artist himself. Hard of hearing, sunflower-obsessed, and desperate to boost his reputation. Striving to be as adored and celebrated as the other paintings in the gallery.
Security Guard: Male, 21+. Locks up the museum.
Picasso: Female, Ageless. One of Picasso’s eccentric Cubist portraits. Rude and snappy with no filter, what comes to her mind, she says.
Auditions - Ages 18+
Audition Date: January 11, 2026
Audition Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm
ALL ROLES ARE OPEN FOR THIS PRODUCTION
Location:
StageWorks at Studio 237
237 Hamburg Turnpike
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
Director: Craig Tiede
Rehearsal Dates: Mondays, Wednesdays and Sundays 6:45-9:00 starting 01/19/2026
Show Dates: March 19th - 29th, 2026
What to Prepare: Sides will be posted in mid-November, 2025.
PLEASE NOTE: Video auditions are accepted for this production.
Show Information: Nobody likes Ben. Even Ben doesn't like Ben. He bullies everyone in his life, including his roommate Kalyan, an earnest Nepalese immigrant. When Ben discovers that his school crush is marrying a straight-laced banker, he sets out to destroy their relationship and win her back.
Character Descriptions: KALYAN: Originally from Nepal, now in New York studying for an MBA. Ben's roommate. RESHMA: Of Indian heritage but culturally American, now in medical school. Kalyan's girlfriend. BEN: A young, angry man, in film school. Owns the apartment where he and Kalyan live. TED: Ben's classmate from high school, now working on Wall Street. SARAH: Ben's high school crush, now Ted's girlfriend.
Auditions - Ages 6 - 9
Audition Date: January 16th
Audition Time: 4PM - 7PM
ALL ROLES ARE OPEN FOR THIS PRODUCTION
This production will take place off-site at the Wayne Community Center
Location:
StageWorks at Studio 237
237 Hamburg Turnpike
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
Director: Danielle Kelly
Music Director: Anthony Bevilacqua
There is a $420 participation fee for this production if cast.
Show Dates: April 24th - 26th, 2026
Rehearsal Dates: Wednesdays 4:30PM - 5:45PM; Saturdays 9:30AM - 11:00AM
Rehearsals to start on or soon after January 21st.
PLEASE NOTE: Video auditions are accepted for this production.
Show Information: Disney’s Finding Nemo KIDS is a 30-minute musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo, with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves.
Character Descriptions: Nemo A curious young clownfish who brims with excitement to explore the wonders that lie beyond the Great Barrier Reef. Born with a “lucky fin” – or what humans would call a limb difference – Nemo quickly learns that the world possesses incredible dangers in addition to the promise of big adventures. By making new friends, finding strength within, and practicing teamwork, Nemo transforms into a capable and brave leader, able to self-advocate and take on challenges big and small. Gender: Any Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: A3 Marlin An anxious clownfish and Nemo’s overprotective father who prefers the safety of his anemone to the frightening unknowns of the open ocean. As he travels across the sea in search of Nemo, Marlin develops the courage to face the unpredictable ocean and the wisdom to trust others – including his own kid. Gender: Male Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: A3 Dory An optimistic and bubbly blue tang, experiences frequent short-term memory loss and finds herself wandering through the ocean with no place to call home. Sparking friendships with whomever she meets, Dory immediately offers to help Marlin find his lost child, and the two set out on an adventurous journey through the ocean. Along the way, Dory’s kindness and bright spirit ease Marlin’s fears, and the unlikely duo finds comfort and family in each other. Look for a performer with great charisma and a stage presence that can light up a room. Gender: Female Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: A3 Nigel, Sprit, Tiller & Jib A knowledgeable pod of pelicans, are the show’s helpful narrators. These informative birds are responsible for conveying important plot points and must be played by enthusiastic actors with excellent diction and volume. Gender: Any Sea Chorus Functions as the general ensemble, creating the environment of the play and becoming the characters that Marlin and Dory interact with on their journey to Sydney. They will also help with the transitions from the Ocean to the Aquarium Tank. Your Sea Chorus can be filled with any species of sea creatures you would like, but below are the featured roles that can emerge from this Ensemble: JELLYFISH YOUNG SEA TURTLES (1 & 2), SMALL FISH, SEAHORSES (1 & 2) SEAGULLS FISH are a school of fish, including FISH 1 REEF KIDS REEF PARENTS, SHELDON’S PARENT, PEARL’S PARENT, TAD’S PARENT. Reef Kids PEARL, a friendly flapjack octopus who is quick to befriend Nemo. SHELDON, an H2O-intolerant seahorse with an appetite for trouble who taunts Nemo to swim beyond the reef. TAD, a self-admittedly obnoxious butterflyfish who joins Sheldon in encouraging Nemo to swim past the Drop-Off Professor Ray A stingray and Nemo’s enthusiastic teacher, takes pride in sharing the curiosities and marvels of the world with the class and encourages every student to be a brave explorer. Gender: Any Scuba Mask Dancer A performer responsible for floating the diver’s mask through the water whenever it appears onstage. You can make this role’s choreography as complex or as simple as you like depending on your selected actor’s dance level and experience. Gender: Any Bruce An intimidating great white shark, is the sharks’ ringleader. Despite Bruce’s best efforts to adopt a vegetarian diet, Bruce loses control and is sent into a frenzy, threatening to devour every fish in sight. Chum and Anchor Two of Bruce’s shark friends, try to live vegetarian lifestyles but are eventually forced to restrain an out-of- control Bruce from eating innocent fish. Gender: Any Bubbles A yellow tang who is captivated by bubbles, is one of the first to welcome Nemo to the tank. This friendly fish exclusively uses the word “bubbles” to communicate. Bloat An open-minded and supportive blowfish, is proud to be part of the Tank Gang family and helps keep everyone’s spirits up, even when things seem bleak. Gender: Any Gurgle Frightened of strangers and the germs they carry with them, is a royal gramma who enjoys the safety and regulated cleanliness of the tank. Gender: Any Peach A mature and down-to-earth starfish, offers guidance and reassurance to all those who need it. Gender: Any Gill A relentless and inspiring leader who will stop at nothing to return to the freedom of the ocean. This Moorish idol fish believes in the Tank Gang and concocts countless plans to bust them out of the aquarium. Gill is the first fish Nemo has ever met with a similar “fin difference,” quickly becoming a mentor and inspiration for the young clownfish. Gender: Any Sea Turtles & Sea Turtle Kids Righteously mellow creatures featured in “Go With the Flow.” CRUSH, a 150-year-old sea turtle who knows how to hang loose, teaches Marlin a thing or two about being a good parent. Look for a strong singer who can confidently belt “Go With the Flow” to make it a truly radical jam. SQUIRT, offspring of Crush, fearlessly twirls through turbulent waters of the ocean and enjoys trying out cool new moves in the high- speed EAC. KAI and BREEZE each have individual singing solos in “Go With the Flow.”
Auditions - Ages 8 - 13
Audition Date: February 3rd
Audition Time: 4:30PM - 7:00PM
ALL ROLES ARE OPEN FOR THIS PRODUCTION
Location:
StageWorks at Studio 237
237 Hamburg Turnpike
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
Director/Choreographer: Dani Van Kampen
Music Director: Anthony Bevilacqua
Rehearsal Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30PM - 6:30PM; Saturdays 2PM - 6PM; Additional Friday Hold Rehearsals to be added starting March 13th (4:30PM - 6PM); Rehearsals will start on or soon after February 5th.
There is a $500 participation fee for this production if cast.
Show dates: April 16th - 19th, 2026
PLEASE NOTE: Video auditions are accepted for this production.
Show Information: One of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory bursts onto the live stage with exhilarating results. When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. What he isn't prepared for are the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, determined to exercise the control over the town's youth that he cannot command in his own home. When the reverend's rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren's reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges is of a father longing for the son he lost and of a young man aching for the father who walked out on him.
Character Descriptions: REN MCCORMACK Ren has recently traded in the big city for small-town life after his father walked out on him and his mother, Ethel. He’s trying his best to put his past behind him, but his new home has problems of its own. Ren tries to encourage Bomont to loosen its strict ban on dancing and live a little. This performer should possess the magnetism to inspire a whole community to cut loose. ETHEL MCCORMACK Ethel has recently arrived to Bomont with her son, Ren, stepping away from a failed marriage and trying to make a fresh start. She’s got a sense of humor about her situation and a great need to make sure her son is adjusting. REVEREND SHAW MOORE Reverend Shaw Moore is the most influential figure in Bomont. His conservative, religious views became strident after his son Bobby passed away in the Potawney Bridge accident, after driving home from a big dance – in fact, he’s outlawed dancing altogether. CHUCK CRANSTON Chuck Cranston is Ariel’s boyfriend and a recent high school dropout. He doesn’t have much ambition besides making sure he has control over Ariel. ARIEL MOORE Ariel is a young lady caught between her father Reverend Shaw Moore’s conservative beliefs and her own aspirations to experience life and enjoy it for herself. Ren ignites an excitement in her, and she learns quickly that she has to stand up to her father to get what she wants. VI MOORE Vi is married to Reverend Shaw Moore, and though she usually agrees with her husband’s point of view, she’s not afraid to disagree when the tensions rise and tempers flare in the house. LULU Lulu has recently invited her sister Ethel to stay with her and her husband, Wes, in the small town of Bomont. As Ren struggles to fit in with the rest of the teenagers, Lulu does her best to remain a patient and supportive host. WES Wes is Lulu’s husband and a small-town kind of a guy. He helps Ren find a job, but, unfortunately, Ren’s employment doesn’t last long. Wes grows impatient but continues to support his family in this tough, transitional period. RUSTY Rusty is Ariel’s best friend who talks a mile a minute and has a crush on the soft-spoken Willard. She’s unafraid to say what she wants, if only Willard would pick up on the clues. URLEEN & WENDY JO Urleen and Wendy Jo are part of Ariel’s group of girlfriends who stick together no matter what. While Urleen may be a little more blunt, Wendy Jo is definitely a little more eccentric. WILLARD HEWITT Willard is a country boy of few words and even fewer dance steps. At first, he may appear physically aggressive, but really he’s just a soft-spoken guy. He quickly becomes friends with Ren, and the unlikely pair lead the charge to bring dancing back to the town. Though at the top of the show he has two left feet, he commits to learning dance steps at the Bar-B-Que and dazzles the entire club. PRINCIPAL CLARK Principal Clark is the boss at Bomont’s high school and an adamant enforcer of the town’s strict guidelines. COACH DUNBAR Coach Dunbar is a teacher at the high school who strongly supports the town’s anti-dancing laws. When Ren arrives, Coach Dunbar does not make it easy for him, and exacerbates Ren’s situation by pitting him against other students. LYLE & TRAVIS Lyle and Travis are two members of the wrestling team who don’t like Ren, the new kid in school. BETTY BLAST Betty Blast owns the burger joint in town and gives the struggling Ren a job when he’s down on his luck. Be sure to cast a girl who can offer a bit of personality and strength. She has no trouble kicking anyone out of her restaurant if they’re causing trouble. ELEANOR DUNBAR Eleanor Dunbar is a prominent member of the town council and Coach Dunbar’s wife. She, along with other council members, must decide on whether they should uphold its existing moral laws. COWGIRL BONNIE Cowgirl Bonnie leads a band that frequents the Bar-B-Que. She’s the club’s favorite entertainer COWBOY BOB Cowboy Bob is a usual patron at the Bar-B-Que and takes a liking to Rusty when the high school teens visit the dance hall for the first time. COWGIRL JUDE, COWBOY CHET & COWGIRL LAURA JO Cowgirl Jude, Cowboy Chet, and Cowgirl Laura Jo are part of Cowboy Bob’s entourage who are having a routinely good night dancing when the Bomont teenagers make a visit. BICKLE, JETER & GARVIN Bickle, Jeter, and Garvin are teenage boys ready to help Ren and Willard take on the town’s laws. COP The Cop in town is the ultimate enforcer of the town’s strict laws. ENSEMBLE Footloose: Youth Edition is truly an ensemble story. From big-city Chicago to small-town Bomont, the cast must fill out the world by making distinct and specific character choices. Each role helps elevate the tension between the restless young people and the strict adults trying their best to protect their community and shield their children. PEOPLE, KIDS, FRIENDS, CONGREGATION, BOY, CHOIR, PARISHIONERS, ADULT PARISHIONERS, STUDENTS, GIRLS, GUYS, BOY 1, BOY 2, BAND, COWBOYS, COUNCIL MEMBERS, TOWNSPEOPLE.
Auditions - Ages 18+
Audition Date: March 8th
Audition Time: 5PM - 9PM
Callbacks by invitation only March 12th 7PM - 10PM
ALL ROLES ARE OPEN FOR THIS PRODUCTION
Location:
StageWorks at Studio 237
237 Hamburg Turnpike
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
Director/Choreographer: Brendan Stackhouse
Music Director: Nicole D'Angelo
Production Assistant: Jillian Mauro
Show Dates: May 7th - 17th, 2026
Rehearsal Dates: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 7PM - 9:30PM; Saturdays 10AM - 12PM. Rehearsals to start on or soon after Monday March 16th.
PLEASE NOTE: Video auditions are accepted for this production.
Show Information: At the dawn of a new century, everything is changing... and anything is possible. Set in the volatile melting pot of turn-of-the-century New York, three distinctly American tales are woven together – that of a stifled upper-class wife, a determined Jewish immigrant and a daring young Harlem musician – united by their courage, compassion and belief in the promise of the future. Together, they confront history's timeless contradictions of wealth and poverty, freedom and prejudice, hope and despair... and what it means to live in America.
Character Descriptions: Coalhouse Walker Jr. A proud and talented pianist. A Black man who believes that he can take part in the new America and will be treated fairly. Gender: Male Age: 25 to 35 Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: G2 Sarah Washwoman. Sarah is a young Black woman, beautiful and filled with a strong will to live, fueled by an innocent spirit. Falls deeply in love with Coalhouse after much resistance. Gender: Female Age: 20 to 25 Vocal range top: F#5 Vocal range bottom: G#3 Mother The consummate wife and mother. A kind woman with incredible moral fiber. Refined, intelligent, graceful and open minded. Gender: Female Age: 30 to 40 Vocal range top: F#5 Vocal range bottom: G3 Father Mother's professionally successful husband. Fancies himself an amateur explorer, he is commanding and attractive. Enjoys being the family breadwinner, a traditionalist. Gender: Male Age: 30 to 45 Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: A2 Younger Brother Mother's younger brother. He is an erratic and passionate soul, a firework waiting to be lit. Influenced greatly by Goldman's teachings. Gender: Male Age: 20 to 25 Vocal range top: F#4 Vocal range bottom: B2 Little Boy Mother and Father's son. He is open-hearted and curious with inexplicable clairvoyance. Never passes judgement on others. Gender: Male Age: 8 to 12 Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: E4 Grandfather Mother's patrician father. He is a retired professor, and easily irritated by nearly everything. Gender: Male Age: 60 to 70 Tateh A Latvian immigrant. He wears the trials and tribulations of his past on his sleeve, but remains optimistic that he will be successful. Full of genuine drive and heart. He lives for his little daughter. Gender: Male Age: 35 to 45 Vocal range top: F#4 Vocal range bottom: Bb2 Little Girl Tateh's daughter. A vulnerable child in a brand-new home, she has lost her mother and is guarded and shy. She clings to her father. Gender: Female Age: 7 to 10 Vocal range top: Bb4 Vocal range bottom: C4 Booker T. Washington Brilliant Black social activist. He is an eloquent and articulate gentleman with no patience for Black Americans leading less than exemplary lives. Gender: Male Age: 45 to 55 Vocal range top: Eb4 Vocal range bottom: D3 Emma Goldman Social activist. Originally from Russia, she is a leader, a fearless advocate for the oppressed. Gender: Female Age: 35 to 45 Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: B3 Evelyn Nesbit Beautiful vaudeville performer. Thrust into the limelight after the high profile murder of her lover, the entire world is her stage. Gender: Female Age: 18 to 21 Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: B3 Harry Houdini The famous magician, originally from Hungary. With notable physical ability, he stands as a symbol of the 'American Dream.' Gender: Male Age: 25 to 35 Vocal range top: G4 Vocal range bottom: E3 Ensemble Baseball Fans; Coalhouse Supporters; Firemen; Immigrants To America; New Rochelle Citizens; Reporters; Vacationers, Coalhouse's Lawyer, Harlem Citizens, Henson
Auditions - Ages 14 - 18
*Participants aged 18 must be enrolled in high school*
Audition Date: Wednesday March 25th
Audition Time: 6:30PM - 8:30PM
ALL ROLES ARE OPEN FOR THIS PRODUCTION
Location:
StageWorks at Studio 237
237 Hamburg Turnpike
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
Director: Emily Steen
Music Director: Ethan Smith
Choreographer: Dani Van Kampen
There is a $500 participation fee for this production if cast.
Show Dates: June 11th - 14th, 2026
Rehearsal Dates: Tuesdays & Wednesdays 6:00PM - 9:00PM, Sundays 1PM - 4PM
Rehearsals to start on or soon after March 31st.
PLEASE NOTE: Video auditions are accepted for this production.
Show Information: Heir to the Frankish throne, the young prince Pippin is in search of the secret to true happiness and fulfillment. He seeks it in the glories of the battlefield, the temptations of the flesh and the intrigues of political power (after disposing of his father, King Charlemagne the Great).
Character Descriptions: Leading Player The ultimate 'ring leader.' Masterfully charming and manipulative, the Leading Player is a chameleon of sorts. Guides Pippin through his own story and tries to intervene at the end. excellent dancer. Obsessed with putting on a great show for the audience. Gender: Any Vocal range top: Ab4 Vocal range bottom: Db3 Pippin Our story's young and confused protagonist. He is longing to find his purpose in life. Naive, innocent, and discontent. Eventually finds love, and meaning in life, with Catherine and Theo. Gender: Male Age: 18 to 21 Vocal range top: Ab4 Vocal range bottom: G2 Charles Pippin's demanding father. As the King of the Holy Roman Empire, Charlemagne is more comfortable wielding a sword than breaking bread. He wears his years with great pride. Gender: Male Age: 50 to 60 Vocal range top: E4 Vocal range bottom: G2 Lewis Pippin's half-brother. Fastrada Pippin's conniving stepmother. A seductress, who is no stranger to deceit and betrayal, she is both sexy and smart. Skilled at using her sexual appeal to benefit her and her son. Gender: Female Age: 35 to 45 Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: A3 Berthe Pippin's saucy grandmother. A brassy broad full of wisdom, grace, and sass. She tries to help Pippin and encourages him to live his life to the fullest. Gender: Female Age: 67 to 67 Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: E3 Catherine A widow and mother. She is a beautiful and a hopeless romantic, who possesses graceful elegance. Encounters Pippin at his lowest point and eventually falls in love with him. Gender: Female Age: 25 to 35 Vocal range top: Db5 Vocal range bottom: F#3 Theo Catherine's son. Gender: Male Age: 6 to 10 Ensemble Charlemagnes Army, Monks, Nobility, Peasants, The Players
Auditions - Ages 9 - 13
Audition Date: March 21st
Audition Time: 10AM - 1PM
ALL ROLES ARE OPEN FOR THIS PRODUCTION
Location:
StageWorks at Studio 237
237 Hamburg Turnpike
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
Director: Brooke Olsen
Music Director: Anthony Bevilacqua
There is a $500 participation fee for this production if cast.
Show Dates: June 25th - 28th, 2026
Rehearsal Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:30PM - 6:30PM; Saturdays 10:30AM - 2:30PM; Fridays 4:30PM - 6PM to be added in May.
Read Through & Script Pickup March 29th.
Regular rehearsals to start on or soon after April 21st.
PLEASE NOTE: Video auditions are accepted for this production.
Show Information: 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.
Character Descriptions: 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 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
Auditions - Recommended Ages 18 - 24
Audition Date: TBD
Audition Time: TBD
ALL ROLES ARE OPEN FOR THIS PRODUCTION
Location:
StageWorks at Studio 237
237 Hamburg Turnpike
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
Director: Sam Franz
Music Director: Ethan Smith
There is a $250 participation fee for this production if cast.
Show dates: July 9th - 12th, 2026
PLEASE NOTE: Video auditions are accepted for this production.
Show Information: Lovers Queenie and Burrs decide to throw the party-to-end-all-parties in their Manhattan apartment. After the colorful arrival of a slew of guests living life on the edge, Queenie's wandering eyes land on a striking man named Black.
Character Descriptions: Black Strong, handsome, and poised without being posed. An enigmatic loner. Protective. No-nonsense kind of guy who cannot understand Queenie's attraction to Burrs. African-American. Gender: Male Age: 25 to 35 Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: F3 Burrs Handsome. A professional clown. Dangerous and charming all at once. Sexually ravenous and drawn to Queenie like a moth to the flame. Hurts somewhere deep inside, and slowly descends into jealous insanity. Gender: Male Age: 30 to 40 Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: G3 Dolores A party-goer pitching ideas and hoping to score with Sam. A wild woman of the night. Gender: Female Age: 30 to 45 Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: A3 Eddie Mae's husband who is perhaps even more dim-witted than she is. A big oaf. Can be a lovable teddy bear but also a quick tempered brute. Adores his wife. Gender: Male Age: 30 to 45 Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: A3 Kate A lush. Likes to be the "life of the party." Always looking out for number one, and is jealous of Queenie. Sexy, sensual, and confident. Gender: Female Age: 20 to 30 Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: F3 Madelaine True A tired woman with even more tired eyes and a cruel mouth. An announced lesbian. Sexually hungry. Blunt and very dry. Gender: Female Age: 40 to 55 Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: A3 Mae Eddie's wife. Sweet and beautiful, but not particularly bright. Adores her husband and dotes on him. Gender: Female Age: 25 to 45 Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: A3 Sam Busy producer and "attention whore." Trying to avoid the outrageous pitches made by Dolores, until it becomes sexual. Gender: Male Age: 30 to 50 Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: A3 Oscar D'armano Phil's brother and lover who dresses as his twin. A composer and an entertainer in every sense of the word. Very flamboyant. Gender: Male Age: 25 to 35 Vocal range top: B5 Vocal range bottom: A3 Phil D'armano Oscar's brother and lover who dresses as his twin. A composer and an entertainer in every sense of the word. Very flamboyant. Gender: Male Age: 25 to 35 Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: A3 Queenie Blonde and beautiful. Sexy. Looks a little older and more tired than her age would indicate. Afraid of being alone. Has become addicted to Burrs' presence and ravenous sexual appetite. Gender: Female Age: 20 to 30 Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: F3 Nadine The only minor at the party. Waifish and somewhat naïve. She is in over her head and trying to keep up. Gender: Female Age: 16 to 18 Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: A3 Max One of the party goers and a member of the usual "gang." He is full of life and energy. Gender: Male Age: 25 to 35 Vocal range top: B5 Vocal range bottom: A3 Ensemble
Auditions - Ages 6 - 9
Audition Date: TBD
Audition Time: TBD
ALL ROLES ARE OPEN FOR THIS PRODUCTION
Location:
StageWorks at Studio 237
237 Hamburg Turnpike
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
Director: Jennifer Berta
Choreographer: Julianne Quinn
There is a $420 participation fee for this production if cast.
Show dates: July 31st - Aug 2nd, 2026
PLEASE NOTE: Video auditions are accepted for this production.
Show Information: When the street urchin, Aladdin, vies for the attention of the beautiful princess, Jasmine, he uses a genie's magic power to become a prince in order to marry her. Iago, Jafar, the Genie, and more are here in Disney’s Aladdin KIDS, a musical adventure filled with magic, mayhem and the power of love.
Character Descriptions: Aladdin Aladdin, a poor street urchin, longs to do the right thing, but sometimes loses his way. He's the thief with a heart of gold, so cast your most charismatic actor with the versatility to play both the playful prankster and caring lead. Make sure he has the vocal chops to carry this heavy- singing role. Gender: Male Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: A3 Genie Genie is the fun-loving, scene-stealing wisecracker who lives in the lamp and yearns to be free. Genie doesn’t need to be your strongest singer or dancer – look for an actor with great comic timing and a flashy and fun sense of showmanship. Gender: Any Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: B3 Iago Iago is the fawning and funny parrot and sidekick to Jafar. With only a few lyrics to sing, focus on finding an actor who can execute this lackey's many sarcastic asides with comedic flair. Gender: Any Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: Ab3 Jafar Jafar is the power-hungry and crooked Royal Vizier. Cast a strong actor who can sing (or speak in rhythm) and portray both sides of Jafar's two- faced personality - loyal advisor to the Sultan and scheming villain - as well as pull off delicious comedic moments with his lackey Iago. Gender: Male Vocal range top: F4 Vocal range bottom: Ab3 Jasmine Jasmine, the Princess of Agrabah, longs to experience the world outside the palace walls. Curious and assertive, she knows what she wants and craves the freedom to create change and help the people of her kingdom. Cast a strong actor and singer who can portray both the caring lead and a young woman caught between her responsibilities to her people and to herself. Gender: Female Vocal range top: Eb5 Vocal range bottom: B3 Lamp Vendor The Lamp Salesman is a likeable fast-talking vendor who serves as the principal storyteller in our show. The student playing this role should be comfortable onstage and have a clear speaking voice. Since this is not a major singing role, it is ideal for a strong actor still developing his or her singing skills. Gender: Any Vocal range top: C5 Vocal range bottom: D4 Sultan Sultan, the warm-hearted ruler who dotes on his daughter, is committed to upholding the ancient laws of Agrabah. Focus on finding an actor who can play this father figure convincingly. Gender: Male Ensemble The Ensemble includes Djinn, magical theatrical spirits of the lamp; Agrabahns, citizens of Agrabah; palace Guards; hungry Beggars in the marketplace; Skeletons of past prisoner of the royal dungeon; and Prince Ali's Entourage. Djinn are the spirits of the lamp who help execute the magic of the story and sing with Genie in "Friend Like Me." Look for performers with a sense of theatricality and movement - you may choose to use them as featured dancers in "Friend Like Me." Agrabahns, the citizens of Agrabah who help to create the bustling marketplace, can include street performers, snake charmers, shoppers, fortune tellers, and families. Guards follow Jafar's orders. While there are only four solo singing roles, feel free to include as many additional guards as you like in your production. Beggars are a small group with whom Aladdin briefly interacts and who sing one lyric as a group; feel free to cast as many or as few as best suits your production. The Skeletons of past prisoners come to life in the palace's dungeon to sing the "Dungeon Ditty." For this group, look for performers who can both move and sing well. The Entourage helps to create the spectacular parade of "Prince Ali" through the royal palace. Gender: Any Bread Vendor Bread Vendor is an aggravated seller in the marketplace from whom Aladdin steals. Gender: Any Fruit Vendor Fruit Vendor is a friendly merchant in the marketplace. Gender: Any Prince Abdullah Prince Abdullah, Prince Hassim, and Prince Malik are the royal suitors who aspire to marry Jasmine. These pompous princes are more interested in becoming Sultan than getting to know the Princess, so cast three actors who can humorously convey different levels of clichéd coolness. Prince Hassim Prince Abdullah, Prince Hassim, and Prince Malik are the royal suitors who aspire to marry Jasmine. These pompous princes are more interested in becoming Sultan than getting to know the Princess, so cast three actors who can humorously convey different levels of clichéd coolness. Gender: Male Prince Malik Prince Abdullah, Prince Hassim, and Prince Malik are the royal suitors who aspire to marry Jasmine. These pompous princes are more interested in becoming Sultan than getting to know the Princess, so cast three actors who can humorously convey different levels of clichéd coolness. Gender: Male Cave Guardian The Cave Guardian is the ominous guard who instructs Aladdin to touch only the lamp. You may choose to cast this role as an onstage character or as an offstage voice. Gender: Any Avis Avis, a magical flying carpet, can be approached in a number of ways (see Director's Guide for costuming ideas) - either presented more literally as a carpet or, more expressionistically as a dancer who works with a stretch of fabric or dons a creative costume. Regardless of your vision for this character, Avis doesn't speak, so look for a performer who can articulate storytelling through both facial expressions and movement. Gender: Any
Auditions - Ages 18+
Audition Date: TBD
Audition Time: TBD
ALL ROLES ARE OPEN FOR THIS PRODUCTION
Location:
StageWorks at Studio 237
237 Hamburg Turnpike
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
Director: Valerie Caniglia
Show dates: August 20th - 30th, 2026
PLEASE NOTE: Video auditions are accepted for this production.
Show Information: Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville is a musical comedy featuring the most-loved Jimmy Buffett classics, including “Cheeseburger in Paradise”, “Margaritaville,” “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere,” “Fins,” “Volcano,” and many more. With a book by Emmy Award winner Greg Garcia (“My Name is Earl,” “Raising Hope”) and Emmy nominee Mike O’Malley (“Survivor’s Remorse,” “Shameless”), this hilarious, heartwarming musical is the party you’ve been waiting for!
Character Descriptions: Tully Male - 27-39 Smooth-talking, self-deprecating playboy. He's completely content with the life he's chosen as the singer/bartender at a tropical resort, until he meets Rachel, a vacationer who upends his heart. Guitar skills are useful. Rachel Female - 27-33 Fully committed to her job and helping the world. Willing to put in as many hours of hard work as it takes and expects everyone else to do that same. Suspicious of fools and operators, Rachel is not easily distracted from her life plan. Tammy Female - 30-39 Loyal friend to Rachel. Sees the best in people and has a zest for life that is often squelched by her fiance, Chad. Her low self-esteem manifests itself as denial in her own life. Brick Male - 30-39 The Island bartender. Has a big heart and a good friend to Tully. Not the brightest bulb, but sensitive and thoughtful. Marley Female - 40-49 No-nonsense and assertive with an island accent. She runs the resort and keeps everyone in check, but clearly cares about her employees, her customers, and J.D., an older island denizen. Great singer. J.D. Male - 60-79 A funny, endearing older man who always has a parrot on his shoulder. He's losing his vision and his hearing, but won't acknowledge it. A good-natured drunkard, he's always writing his memoirs on bar napkins and, as it turns out, he's lived a full life. Ensemble Jamal/Ted Chadd Goon #1 Goon #2 Cloud Jesus Vacation Guests
Auditions - Ages 14 - 18
*Participants aged 18 must be enrolled in high school*
Audition Date: TBD
Audition Time: TBD
ALL ROLES ARE OPEN FOR THIS PRODUCTION
Location:
StageWorks at Studio 237
237 Hamburg Turnpike
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
Director/Choreographer: Dani Van Kampen
There is a $500 participation fee for this production if cast.
Show dates: September 10th - 13th, 2026
PLEASE NOTE: Video auditions are accepted for this production.
Show Information: In “Roaring Twenties” Chicago, chorine Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband, Amos, to take the rap... until he finds out he's been duped and turns on Roxie. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie and another "Merry Murderess," Velma Kelly, vie for the spotlight and the headlines, ultimately joining forces in search of the "American Dream": fame, fortune, and acquittal.
Character Descriptions: VELMA KELLY: Female, 25-40 (Range: Alto, E3-D5) Vaudville performer who is accused of murdering her sister and husband. Hardened by fame, she cares for no one but herself and her attempt to get away with murder. ROXIE HART: Female, 20-30 (Range: Mezzo-Soprano, F3-B4) Reads and keeps up with murder trials in Chicago, and follows suit by murdering her lover, Fred Casely. She stops at nothing to render a media storm with one goal: to get away with it. FRED CASELY: Male, 30-50 (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Roxie’s short lived lover. Murdered for trying to leave Roxie. SERGEANT FOGARTY: Male, 35-55 (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Assigned to Roxie’s case. After asking the right questions, he manages to get Roxie to confess. AMOS HART: Male, 30-50 (Range: Baritone, C3-F#4) Roxie’s faithful husband. Lies for her and tries to take the blame until he realizes that he has been two-timed by Roxie. Still in love with her, or misguided, he believes anything she says in her pursuit to get out of jail. LIZ: Female, 18-45 (Range: Ensemble, A3-C#5) Prisoner at Cook County Jail. She is imprisoned after shooting two warning shots into her husband’s head. ANNIE: Female, 18-45 (Range: Ensemble, A3-C#5) Prisoner at the Cook County Jail. Murder’s her lover after finding out he already has six wives. “One of those Mormons, ya’ know.” JUNE: Female, 18-45 (Range: Ensemble, A3-C#5) Prisoner at Cook County Jail. After her husband accuses her of screwing the milk man, he mysteriously runs into her knife ten times. HUNYAK: Female, 25-45 (Range: Non-Singing Role) Hungarian Prisoner at Cook County Jail. The only English she speaks is the phase, “Not Guilty.” Which follows her to her grave. MONA: Female, 18-45 (Range: Ensemble, A3-C#5) Prisoner at Cook County Jail. Murders her lover after he has a round of affairs with other woman, and an occasional man. I guess you could say it was “artistic differences.” MARTIN HARRISON: Male, 35-55 (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Ensemble member who doubles as the Master of Ceremonies at times. MATRON "MAMA" MORTON: Female, 30-50 (Range: Alto, F#3-Bb4) Leader of the prisoners of Cook County Jail. The total essence of corruption. Accepts bribes for favors from laundry service to making calls to lawyers. “When you’re good to Moma, Moma’s good to you.” BILLY FLYNN: Male, 35-50 (Range: Baritone Bb2-G4) Established lawyer who hasn’t lost a woman’s case yet. Master of media manipulation who will get a girl off the hook as long as she can fork up the hefty $5,000 fee. MARY SUNSHINE: Female, 25-55 (Range: Soprano, Bb3-Bb5) Sob sister reporter from the Evening Star. Believes there is a little bit of good in everyone and will believe anything she is fed that matches her beliefs. GO-TO-HELL-KITTY: Female, 21-40 (Range: Ensemble, A3-C#5) Steals the spotlight when she Murders her husband along with three other woman. Her crimes are labeled “Lake Shore Drive Massacre.” HARRY: (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Murdered by Go-To-Hell Kitty for sleeping around with three women behind her back. AARON: (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Court appointed lawyer for Hunyak. He tries to get her to confess to speed along the trial. JUDGE: Male, 40-65 (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Judge overseeing Roxie’s Trial. COURT CLERK: (Range: Ensemble/Part Flexible) Swears people in with their hand on the bible. “Blah, Blah, Truth, Truth. Selp-you God.”