Auditions for MCC Musical Theatre's production of
Be More Chill

Music and Lyrics by Joe Iconis
Book by Joe Tracz
Based on the Novel by Ned Vizzini

Who?
Director - Leia Wasbotten
Music Director - Darin Shryock

When?
Audition Dates: August 22-23, 2024 from 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Callbacks: Saturday, August 24, 9:00am

Where?
MCC Performing Arts Center Stage
1520 S Longmore, Mesa, AZ 85202

How?
Please prepare 2 songs, one pop/rock and one contemporary, not to exceed 2 minutes each in length.

Those auditioning for named roles should also prepare a 60 - 90 second monologue.
Those auditioning for an ensemble role only do not need to prepare a monologue, but are welcome to do so if desired.

An accompanist will be provided. Please bring music in the correct key properly marked.

PLEASE NOTE - All actors cast in the production are required to sign up for a 1 credit class at MCC

Please complete the audition form: SIGNUP HERE

Once you have completed the form, please email dalrq1@gmail.com to request an audition time.

Company Meeting and Start of Rehearsals on August 26, 2024

The normal rehearsal schedule will be 4 - 7pm M, W, F evenings

Tech begins October 23. Performances are November 1-10.

Synopsis
Jeremy Heere is just an average teenager. That is, until he finds out about "The Squip", a tiny supercomputer that promises to bring him everything he desires most: a date with Christine, an invite to the raddest party of the year and a chance to survive life in his suburban New Jersey high school. But is being the most popular guy in school worth the risk? A hit on Broadway and in the West End, Be More Chill is based on the novel by Ned Vizzini.

Character Descriptions
Jeremy Heere (Range: A2-A4) awkward high school junior
Christine Canigula (Range: F3-D5) passionate high school theater girl
Michael Mell (Range: B2-A4) Jeremys retro-obsessed best friend
Jake Dillinger (Range: Db3-Bb4) high school awesomeness personified
Rich Goranski (Range: Bb2-A4 w/ opt. E5) five feet four inches of teenage bully
Chloe Valentine (Range: B3-Eb5) the most popular girl in school, crass and confident
Brooke Lohst (Range: Bb3-Eb5) the second most popular girl in school, insecure
Jenna Rolan (Range: G3-G5) that girl who knows everyone's business
Mr. Heere (Range: Ab2-A4) Jeremys dad, never wears pants. Also plays: Mr. Reyes, Scary Stockboy
The Squip (Range: F#2-Ab4) the supercomputer in Jeremys head
Ensemble - Strong movers to advanced dance-levels preferred.

MCC Music Theatre practices and supports non-traditional casting. Standbys and swings will be selected from those auditioning.

BE MORE CHILL is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com