Moana JR. Auditions

Performances:

Feb. 20, 21, 26, 27
@ Avon Middle School North

Auditions:

Friday, Dec. 4 from 5:30-8:30 PM and Saturday, Dec. 5 from 10:30 AM-1:30 PM
@ The Biz Academy of Musical Theatre

Performer Ages:

7-12 years old

Callbacks:

If needed, Sunday, Dec. 6 from 2:00-5:00 PM

Production Fee:

The Production Fee is $250 (includes show shirt & libretto). Being in a live production with The Biz includes approx. 50-100 hours of acting, vocal, and dance instruction, depending on what role is accepted. Plus, your child gets the experience of being on stage, with costumes, props, and a set, and learns memorization skills, coordination, time management, and many other life skills. In addition, parents are expected to volunteer approx. 10 hours towards this production, or pay an additional $100.

*Financial assistance available through The MRA Foundation

Rehearsal Schedule:

Rehearsal schedule will be available soon after auditions. During tech week (the week before the show opens), there will be mandatory rehearsal EVERY evening from 5:30-9:30 PM. If this is too late for your child, please do not have them audition. Final dress rehearsal WILL go later, as it is a Friday evening.

PLEASE submit all conflicts on the back of your AUDITION FORM (NOT the Release or Participation Policy).  Note that NO CONFLICTS will be allowed for any performance or any day the week before the show opens unless cleared with the director at the time of auditions, and please note, as always, your conflicts may affect casting decisions.

Preparation:

Prepare 16-32 bars of an age appropriate song in your range that also shows off your acting skills! Prior to arriving for your audition, complete these three forms
– Audition Form
– Photo & Liability Release
– Production Participation Policy

It is preferred for the Audition Form to be filled out on a computer so that all fields are completed and legible. This form works best when downloaded and then opened and completed in Adobe Acrobat (not a web browser). Also please do not staple your forms together!

Arrive on the day of your audition at least 10 MINUTES early to sign-in at The Biz office and be sure to bring the following:

1. A BACKUP TRACK OF YOUR SONG ON A PHONE (no vocals can be on the backup track).  You can bring SHEET MUSIC too, but an accompanist may not be available, so please be sure to bring a backup track.
2. YOUR COMPLETED AUDITION FORM, SIGNED PHOTO & LIABILITY RELEASE, & SIGNED PRODUCTION PARTICIPATION POLICY
3. ALL MONDAY THROUGH SUNDAY CONFLICTS (including holidays) FROM December 18, 2026 – February 27, 2027 WRITTEN ON THE BACK OF THE AUDITION FORM. Please include any vacations! We require ALL cast members to be available for every night of tech rehearsals and ALL shows. (Conflicts added after casting may result in being asked to step down from the show.)
4. DRESS NICELY, but bring CLOTHES THAT YOU CAN DANCE IN. We will hold a mandatory 30 minute dance audition after every 2 sets of singing time slots. 

 

Synopsis:

Disney’s Moana JR. is a 60-minute musical adaptation of the 2016 Disney animated film, bringing the adventures of Moana and her village of Motunui to life onstage. Moana JR. features all the beloved songs from the film, written by Tony®, GRAMMY, Emmy, and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foa’i, and Mark Mancina, including “How Far I’ll Go,” “Shiny,” and “You’re Welcome.”

This thrilling and heartwarming coming-of-age story follows the strong-willed Moana as she sets sail across the Pacific to save her village and discover the truth about her heritage. Moana and the legendary demigod Maui embark on an epic journey of self-discovery and camaraderie as both learn to harness the power that lies within. With empowering messages of bravery and selflessness, Moana JR. is sure to bring out the hero within each of us.

Click HERE for additional information from Music Theatre International on cast/roles, songs, etc.