Auditions for TROLLS: THE MUSICAL JR

NEW THIS YEAR: Please click here to register for auditions for TROLLS: THE MUSICAL JR., presented by Youtheatre at the Erie Playhouse.

WHO/WHEN:

Ages 6 – 18
Auditions: November 8 & 9 @ 4:30
Audition Workshop: November 7 @ 10:30 AM – 12 PM
@ Erie Playhouse Rehearsal Hall 1158 E 12th St, Erie, PA 16503

Performances: January 22 – 31 @ LECOM Stage at the Playhouse
(including school time matinee performances at 10 am and Noon on January 27, 28, and 29)

Auditioners are asked to arrive and to sign in BEFORE the posted audition start time.
All roles are available. The Erie Playhouse practices color conscious casting.  All ethnicities  and newcomers are welcome. Crew and other volunteers are also needed for these events. Perusal scripts are available in the box office for 24 hrs. with a refundable $10 deposit.  Questions? Please contact ahnika.lexvold@erieplayhouse.org.

THE SHOW: 

TROLLS THE MUSICAL JR
Book & Lyrics by Krista Knight
Original Music & Lyrics by Joriah Kwamé

Trolls JR. is based on the irreverent DreamWorks Animation movie franchise and features a colorful, wondrous world populated by hilariously unforgettable characters. The show follows the overly optimistic Trolls, constantly with a song on their lips, and the comically pessimistic Bergens, who are only happy when they have Trolls in their stomach.

The Troll thespians in Poppy’s company live by their motto: the show must go on. But when a tyrannical foreign emissary arrives in Bergenland, expectations are raised, forcing the Trolls to totally rework their show or risk being served up in the name of diplomacy by a Chef rehired and out for revenge.

DIRECTOR AND CHOREOGRAPHER AHNIKA LEXVOLD

STUDENT ASSISTANT DIRECTOR AND CHOREOGRAPHER JAYLA BLANKS

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR TBD

MUSIC DIRECTOR DEVON YATES

AUDITION INFORMATION:

See “Youtheatre Auditions” for a more detailed breakdown of how auditions will run.

Auditions will consist of a monologue, song, and dance portion. You will learn the dance at auditions but should have your monologue and song learned and memorized before auditions. Monologues and songs for auditions are from the show and can be found below. Please choose only one monologue and one song from the options to perform! 

There will be an optional (but encouraged!) audition workshop held at the rehearsal hall on November 7 @ 10:30 – 12 where you can learn the audition dance ahead of time and work on your song and monologue with the director. This workshop is designed to alleviate some of the stress that goes with auditioning and also to ensure that anyone who wishes will have the resources to feel prepared for their audition.

Auditions start at the posted time with everyone learning the dance together and performing it for the director. Arrive early to allow time to fill out/turn in audition forms beforehand!

TROLLS AUDITION FORM

Monologue Options

Choose ONE monologue to perform HERE

Song Options

Listen to the vocal demos for the show HERE

Choose ONE song to perform from the following:

“Trolls Know”  – BRANCH

Accompaniment (what you will be performing with for your audition)

EXAMPLE (for learning the song)

“Make It Poppy” – POPPY

Accompaniment (what you will be performing with for your audition)

EXAMPLE (for learning the song)

“In My Kitchen” – CHEF

Accompaniment (what you will be performing with for your audition)

EXAMPLE (For learning the song)

COMMITMENT:

Rehearsal will take place 3 – 4 days a week at the Erie Playhouse Rehearsal Hall. Rehearsals will typically take place from 4:30 – 6:30 on weekdays and 2 – 4 on Saturdays. Not every actor will be called to every rehearsal, but if you are called to a rehearsal attendance is mandatory! The show will move to the Erie Playhouse Stage the week of January 11. Attendance is required at all rehearsals and performances after this date. Please be sure to have any known conflicts with the anticipated rehearsal period for this show ready to provide on your audition form when you arrive!

CHARACTERS:

THE BERGENS:

King Gristle
The likeable young Bergen monarch might lack ruling experience, but he makes up for it with his great friendship with all Trolls.
Gender: male
Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: E4

Chef
A scheming, egomaniacal Bergen with a taste for Trolls. The villain of the story with a powerful singing voice and a disgust for the way King Gristle is running things.
Gender: female
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: A3

Bridget
A sweet and soft-spoken Bergen. Though she’s a bit naïve, Bridget is a true romantic and is willing to go the extra mile to help King Gristle.
Gender: female
Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: A3

Marie Bergenette
A spoiled princess from a powerful Bergen kingdom overseas with a larger- than-life personality. Marie is french, but an accurate accent is not as important as having distinct characterization!
Gender: female
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: A3

Advisor
A master of ambiguity, but only because they want to keep their job.
Gender: Any
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: F4

Royal Guard Chad and Royal Guard Todd
Royal Guard Chad and Royal Guard Todd are inseparable, supportive Royal Guards to King Gristle. They’re also gossipmongers and know the whole kingdom’s secrets.
Gender: male
Vocal range top: C#4
Vocal range bottom: F#3

Sous Chef and Deputy Sous Chef
Sous Chef and Deputy Sous Chef are Chef’s most trusted employees and fervent followers of Chef. Typical Villainous Henchmen, they agree with everything Chef says.
Gender: Any
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: B3

Scullery Maid
Encounters Marie Bergenette before anyone else in the castle.
Gender: female

Extreme Announcer
A powered-up energy drink guzzler and leader of The Royal Hype Crew.
Gender: Any

Echo
An additional member of the Royal Hype Crew, is Extreme Announcer’s right-hand Bergen, making sure all key phrases land with epic impact!
Gender: Any

Reporter 1 and Reporter 2
TMZ-style field reporters or streamers.
Gender: Any

Bergen Ensemble includes members of the royal hype crew, the royal entourage, and Marie Bergenette’s entourage

THE TROLLS

Poppy
Queen of the Trolls, has a positive attitude and infectious can-do spirit. Poppy does it all: sings, dances, acts, directs, and writes, all while inspiring those around her.
Gender: female
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: C4

Branch
Poppy’s counterpart is a serious-minded Troll. Though Branch is pessimistic at times, he ultimately wants what’s best for Poppy and the rest of the Trolls.
Gender: male
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: A3

Biggie
A large, cuddly Troll who goes nowhere without his friend Mr. Dinkles, a sock puppet voiced by the actor playing Biggie.
Gender: male
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: D4

Guy Diamond
A cheeky, glitter-covered Troll with a signature autotune voice.
Gender: male
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: A3

Cooper
A goofy Troll who loves parties and farts cupcakes.
Gender: male
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: A3

Satin and Chenille
Satin and Chenille are conjoined fashionista Troll twins.
Gender: female
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: A3

Smidge
A tiny Troll who says what we’re all thinking.
Gender: female
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: A3

DJ Suki
A hip and loyal team player who wears DJ cans (a.k.a. headphones).
Gender: female
Vocal range top: F4
Vocal range bottom: B3

Pyrotechnics Troll
A skilled technician (albeit accident-prone) who loves crafting show- stopping theatrical moments, especially when fire is involved.
Gender: Any

Trilliam Trollspeare
The Troll version of William Shakespeare.
Gender: male

Bard Troll 1, Bard Troll 2, Bard Troll 3, and Bard Troll 4
These Trolls introduce the whole story in dramatic Trollspearean Verse.
Gender: Any

Troll Ensemble
Additional Trolls who love to perform and want to make sure that they put on the best possible show for Trollstice!

NEW THIS YEAR: Please click here to register for auditions for TROLLS: THE MUSICAL JR., presented by Youtheatre at the Erie Playhouse.