Beetlejuice, Jr.
Audition Info
The Ruth and Nathan Hale Theater Academy is pleased to announce auditions for their upcoming youth stage production of Beetlejuice, Jr.
Initial auditions will be conducted exclusively via video submission and are open to youth ages 12–19.
If cast, a tuition fee of $300 plus a costume fee of $50 will apply. There is no charge for auditions or callbacks.
Vocal Audition Information
Please choose ONE of the vocal sides included in the audition materials and use the Instrumental Track provided. Please include a slate with your full name, and make sure you are well-lit and we can see your face clearly.
Audition Form
Once your video is complete, fill out the audition form—including a link to your recording—no later than 11:59pm, on FRIDAY JULY 10, 2026, to be considered for callbacks.
**Please make sure that all of your audition materials are in ONE VIDEO. This ensures we see your whole audition. Please upload as an unlisted video to YouTube, or provide Google Drive link in the audition form. DO NOT use YouTube Shorts. Thank you!
Due FRIDAY JULY 10, 2026 no later than 11:59pm!
Self Taping Tip:
Please film horizontally/landscape and make sure that the camera is stationary and set at eye level. Make sure you have a fairly clean background with good lighting illuminating your face. The bottom of the frame should hit at about your hips with the top of the frame hitting right about the top of your head.
YouTube links and non-secured Google Drive links are the easiest. Many people will be watching your audition video and open links make it the simplest for everyone to access. DO NOT use YouTube Shorts.
Additional Info
Callbacks:
Callbacks are by invitation only and will be on Saturday, July 20th from 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM.These times are subject to change.
Rehearsals:
Tuesday July 28, 2026 - Thursday August 13, 2026
- Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
(Memorial Day will be observed.)
Friday August 21, 2026 - Saturday September 19, 2026
- Fridays from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM and Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Tech Rehearsals:
Monday September 21, 2026 - Tuesday October 6, 2026
- Monday - Friday, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Performances:
Wednesday October 7th, 2026 - Saturday October 17, 2026
- Wednesday - Friday @ 4:30 PM (3:30 PM call time)
- Saturday @ 9:00 PM (8:00 AM call time)
Tuition:
There is a $300 tuition plus $50 costume fee IF cast. No cost to audition or callback.
Production Team:
Direction and Choreography by Ben Roeling
Music Direction by Christian Wawro
Stage Management by Makelle Young
A Note About Casting:
At The Ruth & Nathan Hale Theater Academy we seek to honor the authors intent pertaining to each our productions. We care deeply about casting in a way where everyone feels respected, supported, safe and welcomed. We invite anyone and everyone to audition for any and all of our productions, regardless of any physical attribute, gender, race, ability, ethnicity, or experience. All are welcome at The Ruth.
Character Breakdown
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.
Male Presenting
Vocal Range: G3-E5
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.
Female Presenting
Vocal Range: A3-E5
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).
Male Presenting
Vocal Range: Bb3-F5
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.
Male Presenting
Vocal Range: Bb3-Eb5
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.
Female Presenting
Vocal Range: A3-D5
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.
Female Presenting
Vocal Range: G2-C#5
Maxie Dean
The business tycoon whom Charles hopes to impress.
Male Presenting
Vocal Range: C4-C5
Sky
Peppy girl scout trying to sell cookies to Lydia.
Female Presenting
Vocal Range: G3-C5
Miss Argentina
Former beauty queen, greets the recently dead in the Netherworld. She leads “What I Know Now”.
Female Presenting
Vocal Range: A3-D5
Maxine Dean
Maxie's fourth (or fifth) wife.
Female Presenting
Otho
Delia's guru and occasional exorcist.
Any Gender
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.
Female Presenting
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, and Sandworm
