Auditions for Moana Jr. will be on Sunday, November 3 at 7 pm & Monday, November 4 at 7 pm.
Show Dates: January 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 31 & February 1, 2, 2025
Jana Sales will direct and choreograph Moana Jr., with Ava Miller as music director, and Bethany Spears and Paulie Sales as stage managers.
Moana Jr auditions are open to grades K- age 18. Most roles will be given to students in grades 3-12. All performance rolls are volunteer.
The music portion of this audition will require a 16-32-bar cut of a musical theatre or Disney song. Please, no pop/rock songs. Please bring sheet music to your audition; an accompanist will be provided. You may be asked to do vocalizations after you sing your cut. If you are not asked, don’t worry, that doesn’t mean you won’t be cast.
Moana Jr will consist of a dance ensemble. These students should be intermediate to advanced dancers. The dance ensemble will audition at 6:00 on November 3rd and 4th. Students may choose to stay for the rest of the audition process or audition strictly for the dance ensemble. Dancers with a background in jazz, musical theatre, modern/lyrical, and acrobatics are encouraged to audition.
You must be available for all performances scheduled for January 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 31, and February 1, 2, 2025, and a Producer’s night TBD. Please bring your list of rehearsal conflicts with you. You MUST be able to attend all of the tech week (the week before the show opens) unless, in rare emergency cases, an exception is approved by the director before being cast.
Auditions will be held at the Old Post Office Playhouse, located at 10 South Main Avenue, Newton, NC 28658. Please enter at the lower level door at the back of the building (on South Ashe Avenue). DO NOT PARK at the South Square parking lot that is next to the theatre. Please use street parking or public parking lots.
The Green Room Community Theatre is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. As such, we encourage performers of all races and ethnicities, gender identities, sexualities, abilities, and ages to attend every audition.
Character Breakdown
Moana JR. celebrates the rich history of Oceania and is based on the beliefs and cultures of real people.
Moana
The vibrant, tenacious, and optimistic daughter of Motunui’s chief. She struggles to reconcile her father’s plans for her to take over as the village chief with her desire to voyage beyond the reef. Ultimately, Moana proves a compassionate and capable
leader. Vocal range top: D5 / Vocal range bottom: G3
Maui
A demigod and master wayfinder with charisma to spare and a trickster reputation. Despite his hard exterior, Maui becomes Moana’s wonderful friend and mentor throughout their journey. Gender: Any / Vocal range top: B3 / Vocal range bottom: G2
Chief Ancestors (1-3)
Chief Ancestors (1-3) are the three ancient leaders of Motunui. They guide Moana on her quest and narrate her story through speaking and singing solos.
Gramma Tala
Moana’s wise grandmother and the mother of Chief Tui. She is the village storyteller known for being eccentric and dancing to the beat of her drum. Vocal range top: B4 / Vocal range bottom: G3
Chief Tui
The proud leader of Motunui and Moana’s father. He prioritizes the safety of his people and his family. For this beloved and respected ruler, cast a mature and poised actor who can sing very well. Gender: Male / Vocal range top: A#2 / Vocal range bottom: E2
Sina
Moana’s supportive mother. She is compassionate, wise, and strong-willed, and she trusts her daughter to make the right decisions. With both speaking and singing solos, looking for a confident singer and actor who can embody a mature and respected
leader. Gender: Female / Vocal range top: C#5 / Vocal range bottom: C#4
Pua
Moana’s fiercely loyal friend. Pua always supports Moana – even if it means facing her fears. Vocal range top: C#5 / Vocal range bottom: B3
Hei Hei
Moana’s not-so-bright friend. Hei Hei is well-meaning but naive. Vocal range top: C#5 / Vocal range bottom: B3
Tamatoa
The vicious and egotistical giant crab who lives in Lalotai, the Realm of Monsters. Tamatoa enjoys gathering shiny baubles to add to an ever-growing collection. Vocal range top: B4 / Vocal range bottom: B3
Left Claw and Right Claw
Tamatoa’s right and left-hand men. They help balance out that shiny crab.
Ensemble
Ancestor Ensemble, Ocean Ensemble, Villagers (Dancers, Weavers, Fishers 1 & 2), Maui Ensemble, Monsters, Gate Monster, Shiny Ensemble
Dance Ensemble
Monsters, Gate Monster, Shiny Ensemble, Te Fiti, Te Ka
