Casting

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Cast Size: Large (21 or more performers)
Cast Type: Children

Character Breakdown

Junie B. Jones

A spunky, intelligent girl in the first grade. Determined and a bit impulsive, Junie B. finds herself at the center of many classroom antics.

Gender: female
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Daddy

 Junie B.’s mostly silent father. 

Mother

Junie B.’s no-nonsense mom. She can be tough on Junie B., but it is all out of love.

Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: C#4
Lucille

Poised, put together, and probably a bit spoiled. She controls and plans everything she does – quite the opposite of Junie B.’s bold impulsiveness.

Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: Bb3
Herb

Junie B.’s best friend. An endlessly kind and charming little boy, Herb easily balances out Junie B.’s more demanding side.

Vocal range top: C#5
Vocal range bottom: C4
May

The teacher’s pet. Eager to prove her brilliance, May does not prioritize making friends with any of her classmates, and they do not mind.

Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: Ab3
Mr. Scary

The Kids’ Room One teacher. Unlike his name suggests, Mr. Scary is a supportive and encouraging teacher. This is a perfect role to showcase a mature and energetic actor.

Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: C4
Sheldon

Definitely not the most popular kid in class. Plagued by a myriad of allergies and clumsiness, Sheldon’s good intentions often end in disaster. 

Vocal range top: Db5
Vocal range bottom: Db4
Mrs. Gutzman

The sweet old lunch lady, revered by all of the school kids

Vocal range top: Bb4
Vocal range bottom: E4
El Toro Fabuloso
Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: E4
The Matadors

Includes Matador 1 and Matador 2

Vocal range top: Bb4
Vocal range bottom: Ab3
Principal

Patient, smart, and teaches Junie B. that sometimes rules are important.

Vocal range top: Bb4
Vocal range bottom: Ab3
Glue
Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: E4
Gus Vallony

The school janitor. He is friendly with Junie B. and helps her understand the rules, along with the other adults. 

Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: C4
Mrs. Weller

The school nurse. She helps go over the school rules with the other adults to help Junie B. understand.

Vocal range top: Ab4
Vocal range bottom: C4
Ensemble

The Ensemble includes the following roles: Students (including Student, A Student, and Another Student), Student 1, Student 2, Student 3, Grampa Miller, Easel, Eraser, Glue, Pencil, Chalk, Ruler, Paper Clip, Cameraman, Mother's Teachers, "Some Stuff About Clothes" Soloists, "Like What?" Soloists, "Backpacks on Parade" Soloists, and Student Sitting in the Middle Soloist