2023 ATDW Studio Theater company

coming in february

ATDW STUDIO THEATer productions

spring 2023 productions

junie b jones jr | alice in wonderland | rent

ATDW STUDIO THEATER IS EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE OUR SPRING LINEUP OF YOUTH MUSICAL PRODUCTIONS! 

Casting for two Junior Companies and a Teen Company.

Produced by Artistic Directors and Broadway Vets: Michelle and Jerome Vivona. 

-> Junie B Jones, Alice in Wonderland and RENT Directed and Staged by ATDW Studio Theater Program Director - Olivia Reed -> Alice in Wonderland Choreographed by Michelle Vivona -> Junie B Jones Choreographer TBD

-> Junior Cast Ages 7-12 -> Junie B Jones, Jr 

-> Junior Cast Ages 7-12 -> Alice in Wonderland 

-> Teen Cast ages 13+ -> RENT 

-> Auditions for Junior Casts will be held on first day of rehearsal -> You must be registered to audition - ($650)

-> RENT will hold in person Auditions on February 4th (SING 32 bars, Read if asked and move if needed) 

-> RENT Will hold further auditions on the first day of rehearsals as needed. 

-> If you cannot make it and would like to be considered for a ROLE submissions will be accepted at auditions@americantheaterdance.com 

-> (list NAME, Role auditioning for and sing a 32 bar cut from the show)

-> There will be some technical rehearsals the weeknights leading up to the performances - they will be announced during rehearsals. 

-> Rehearsals Begin 

-> Junie B Jones Jr -> February 7th

-> Alice in Wonderland -> February 10th

-> RENT -> Auditions February 4th -> Rehearsals Begin February 11th

-> Performance Dates

-> Junie B Jones, Jr -> Performs 3 shows over June 17th & 18th

-> Alice in Wonderland -> Performs 3 shows over June 10th & 11th

-> RENT -> will perform 4 shows over June 2nd, 3rd & 4th 

-> Performances will be held in the ATDW Studio Theater in Mineola

Register Here: https://linktr.ee/americantheaterdanceworkshop

Need more info? Call or Text -> (516) 789-2839

Katelyn Harold - Choreographer (junie B Jones)

Katelyn Harold is a musical theatre performer based in New York City and Long Island. From a young age, she knew she wanted to spend the rest of her life on the stage as a performer. She started performing in her school’s productions, and developed her craft at the Long Island High School for the Arts (‘20) with a major in Musical Theatre. She studies BFA Musical Theatre with a minor in Arts Management at Marymount Manhattan College as a current junior. The past few years, she has trained rigorously in the areas of dance, voice, and acting all while making The Big Apple her best friend! Previous credits include A Chorus Line, Beauty and the Beast, The Drowsy Chaperone (Dance Captain), and Something Rotten! Outside of her performance career, she loves getting a good workout in, discovering new neighborhoods and places to eat, and spending time with her friends and family!

Katelyn Harold (below)

CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS:

Junie B. Jones

Junie B. Jones is a spunky, intelligent girl who is starting the first grade as our show begins. Determined and a bit impulsive, Junie B. finds herself at the center of many classroom antics. Cast an experienced actor with a strong singing voice and excellent comedic timing. 

Gender: Female

Vocal range top: E5

Vocal range bottom: Ab3

Daddy

Daddy is Junie B.’s encouraging father who always looks on the bright side. Look for an actor who can comfortably portray an adult figure in a world full of young school kids. Daddy sings a song with Junie B. and Mother

Gender: Male

Vocal range top: D4

Vocal range bottom: A2

Mother

Mother is Junie B.’s no-nonsense mom. She can be tough on Junie B., but it is all out of love. As with Daddy, find a performer who can play a more mature person. Mother is a perfect role for someone with a good voice who can portray a supportive parent.

Gender: Female

Vocal range top: D5

Vocal range bottom: A3

Lucille

Lucille is Junie B.’s former best friend who has moved on to new friendships. Poised, put together, and probably a bit spoiled, Lucille controls and plans everything she does – quite the opposite of Junie B.’s bold impulsiveness. 

Gender: Female

Vocal range top: C#5

Vocal range bottom: F3

Camille and Chenille

Lucille’s new best friends, Camille and Chenille are twins. Just like Lucille, they are well dressed and very composed. 

Gender: Female

Vocal range top: C5

Vocal range bottom: Bb3

Grace

Grace is another one of Junie B.’s former best friends. She is not as calculated as Lucille, she has simply made new friends apart from Junie B. This is a perfect role for a young performer who can portray a kind and laid-back character and has a good voice.

Gender: Female

Vocal range top: C5

Vocal range bottom: C4

Mr. Woo

Mr. Woo is the supervisor on the school bus. This featured role is great for an actor with a commanding speaking voice as he is in charge of corralling the Kids on Bus.

Gender: Male

Bobbi Jean Piper

Bobbi Jean Piper is Grace’s new friend. Bobbi Jean happens to be in the wrong place at the wrong time and unintentionally ends up on Junie B.’s bad side. 

Gender: Female

Vocal range top: G4

Vocal range bottom: B3

Herb

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

Gender: Male

Vocal range top: D5

Vocal range bottom: A3

May

May is 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. 

Gender: Female

Vocal range top: C5

Vocal range bottom: C4

Lennie and José

Lennie and José are classmates and friends of Junie B. and Herb. These two roles are good features for actors with good energy and nice voices.

Gender: Male

Vocal range top: C5

Vocal range bottom: A3

Mr. Scary

Mr. Scary is the Room One teacher. Unlike his name suggests, Mr. Scary is a supportive and encouraging teacher. Character has a few short singing lines, they could easily be spoken if the actor isn’t a strong singer.

Gender: Male

Vocal range top: Bb3

Vocal range bottom: Bb2

Sheldon

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

Gender: Male

Vocal range top: E4

Vocal range bottom: B2

Shirley

Shirley is a featured soloist in a few of the School Kids’ songs. 

Gender: Female

Vocal range top: C5

Vocal range bottom: B2

Mrs. Gutzman

Mrs. Gutzman is the sweet old lunch lady, revered by all of the School Kids. 

Gender: Female

Ensemble

The Ensemble consists of Tickle the dog, the School Kids, Lunch Student 1, Kids on Bus, Student 1, Student 2, Student 3, Student 4, Student 5, Lunch Server and Cheerleaders. These are great roles for anyone who wants to be involved in the production!

Gender: Any

Character Breakdown

Alice in Wonderland Jr.

Alice

Alice, Small Alice and Tall Alice are differently sized versions of the same character. She is a

spunky girl who enjoys adventures and is on a journey of self-discovery. She should be charming

to the audience and be able to command the stage by herself. Alice has the largest part in the

show so you should be a strong singer and actor.

Gender: Female

Vocal range top: E6

Vocal range bottom: B3

Small Alice

Alice, Small Alice and Tall Alice are differently sized versions of the same character. She is a

spunky girl who enjoys adventures and is on a journey of self-discovery. She should be charming

to the audience and be able to command the stage by herself. Small Alice must also be a good

singer and actor while being comfortable as a big part of two dance numbers.

Gender: Female

Vocal range top: E6

Vocal range bottom: B3

Tall Alice

Alice, Small Alice and Tall Alice are differently sized versions of the same character. She is a

spunky girl who enjoys adventures and is on a journey of self-discovery. She should be charming

to the audience and be able to command the stage by herself. While Tall Alice doesn't have any

solos, she needs to be a good actor with solid comic timing.

Gender: Female

Vocal range top: E6

Vocal range bottom: B3

The Cheshire Cat

The Cheshire Cat serves as the Narrator for the story and the actor who Is cast needs to

be able to speak clearly and be A good storyteller. Strong singing skills are not a must, but comic

timing is, This is a very funny character.

Gender: Any

Vocal range top: E5

Vocal range bottom: C4

White Rabbit

The White Rabbit is an energetic, worrisome character that hardly ever stops moving. Even

though the White Rabbit has a solo - the singing should come secondary to finding the person

who can continuously exude a lot of energy and rapid-fire change of focus.

Gender: Any

Tweedle Dum

Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee are a pair of goofballs similar to old comedy teams like Abbott

& Costello or Laurel & Hardy. They should be good singers and actors who work well as a team.

Gender: Any

Vocal range top: E6

Vocal range bottom: C5

Tweedle Dee

Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee are a pair of goofballs similar to old comedy teams like Abbott

& Costello or Laurel & Hardy. They should be good singers and actors who work well as a team.

Gender: Any

Vocal range top: E6

Vocal range bottom: C5

Mathilda

Mathilda is Alice's older sister and a non-singing role. She should be a strong actor who can

speak loudly and clearly.

Gender: Female

The Flowers

The Flowers (Rose, Petunia, Lily, Violet, Daisy) are the snooty, mean girls who think they are

the most important people in the whole world. They need to be good performers and singers who

can handle harmonies.

Gender: Female

Vocal range top: C6

Vocal range bottom: B3

Caterpillar

Caterpillar, part sensei, part diva, the Caterpillar is comprised of five actors who play the head,

body and all those hands, which move in synchronized gestures to help emphasize a point. The

Caterpillar is one cool character who needs to be able to sing, dance, and act well. He provides

the heart for the story and really convinces Alice to be herself.

Gender: Both

Vocal range top: C5

Vocal range bottom: A3

Mad Hatter

The Mad Hatter is the life of the tea party and should be performed by someone who enjoys

acting larger than life. The actor needs to be comfortable being silly and has to sing one song,

although it is an easy song to "speak-sing" if necessary.

Gender: Any

Vocal range top: B6

Vocal range bottom: B5

March Hare

The March Hare is the counterpart to the Mad Hatter and also enjoys a good party. A little less

crazy than the Mad Hatter, the March Hare is a happy fun character who enjoys playing. The

March Hare has solo parts in one song, but a good actor can "speak-sing" them easily.

Gender: Any

Vocal range top: B6

Vocal range bottom: B5

Queen Of Hearts

The Queen of Hearts is the big mean bully of the story. You need a great actor for this role who

has a full resonant voice and is able to follow music well. The Queen of Hearts must have a

commanding presence and should be a little scary, but funny at the same time.

Gender: Female

Vocal range top: C5

Vocal range bottom: C4

King Of Hearts

The King of Hearts is the often forgotten ruler of Wonderland. You need to have a good actor for

this role who can handle some very high-level vocabulary.

Gender: Male

Doorknob

The Doorknob is a wonderful additional role for a chorus member who is very funny. The

character is based somewhat on Jimmy Durante.

Gender: Any

Dodo Bird

The Dodo Bird is the Captain of the Queen's Navy and needs to be a good actor and singer. He is

in command of the lobsters and other animals and is another of Wonderland's vibrant characters.

Gender: Male

Vocal range top: D6

Vocal range bottom: C5

Ensemble

The Chorus (Kids Playing in the Park, Rock Lobsters, Talking Fish, Royal Cardspeople,

Unbirthday Partiers, etc.) should be comprised of good actors and singers who are featured in all

of the production numbers.

Gender: Both

Vocal range top: E5

Vocal range bottom: F3

Character Breakdown

RENT

Roger Davis

A struggling musician and former drug addict. He is reminiscent of Kurt Cobain. Roommates with Mark in the loft and battles with being HIV-positive.

Gender: Male

Age: 20 to 25

Vocal range top: A4

Vocal range bottom: F2

Mark Cohen

Filmmaker and video artist. Knee deep in his own soul-searching, Mark is the typical young artist. He and Roger are roommates in the loft. A bit of a nerd.

Gender: Male

Age: 20 to 30

Vocal range top: G4

Vocal range bottom: A2

Tom Collins

A computer genius and liberal professor. He is a nurturer with a smooth and relaxed disposition. Used to be a roommate in the loft and is HIV-positive.

Gender: Male

Age: 25 to 35

Vocal range top: A4

Vocal range bottom: F#2

Benjamin Coffin III

The landlord of Mark and Roger's apartment building. A former roommate in the loft, Benny traded in his personal morals for power and wealth.

Gender: Male

Age: 25 to 35

Vocal range top: F#4

Vocal range bottom: Bb2

Joanne Jefferson

A public interest lawyer and headstrong lesbian. She is smart and purposeful in all her decisions. Carries on a tumultuous relationship with Maureen.

Gender: Female

Age: 25 to 40

Vocal range top: E5

Vocal range bottom: G3

Angel Dumott Schunard

The eccentric HIV-positive street drummer. A drag queen with an incredible gift of dance and a magnetic personality. He becomes Tom's lover.

Gender: Male

Age: 20 to 30

Vocal range top: A4

Vocal range bottom: C3

Mimi Marquez

An HIV-positive stripper with drug addictions. Slender and sickly, she conceals it all at her job in the local strip club. She lives in the same building as the loft.

Gender: Female

Age: 18 to 21

Vocal range top: E5

Vocal range bottom: Eb3

Maureen Johnson

An unpredictably zany performance artist. Maureen oozes sexuality and used to live in the loft. She has recently dumped Mark for Joanne.

Gender: Female

Age: 20 to 25

Vocal range top: F5

Vocal range bottom: C4

Ensemble

Homeless Men & Women; Junkies, Parents (Mrs. Cohen, Mr. & Mrs. Jefferson); Support Group (Steve, Gordon)