Black Hawk Children’s Theatre

announces auditions for

 

JUDY MOODY & STINK:

THE MAD, MAD, MAD, MAD TREASURE HUNT

By Allison Gregory

Based on the book series by Megan McDonald

 

Directed by Sam Card

AUDITION DATES

Sunday Jan. 23rd at 5:00 PM

Monday Jan. 24th at 6:00 PM

PRODUCTION DATES

Friday April 1st - Saturday April 9th

 

AUDITION LOCATION

WCP/BHCT Walker Building

224 Commercial St.

Waterloo, Iowa 50701

 

CHARACTERS (ages are approximate)

 

JUDY MOODY, (female 8- 13) an assertive and resourceful third grader with powerful emotions

 

STINK, (male 8-12) an impulsive second grader who’s a curious younger brother.

 

MOM / CAP’N MOM, (female 13-adult) helpful, firm, fun-loving.

 

DAD / PEGLEG DAD,(male 13- adult) accommodating, enthusiastic.

 

TALL BOY, (male 9-15) clever and eager.

 

SMART GIRL, (female 9-15) focused and crafty.

 

SCURVY SAM (any gender 10-16), a dedicated pirate

 

Additional roles to be doubled by cast or played by additional 1-3 actors: (any gender 10-16)

ROCKY, GRANDMA LOU, MR. TODD, PARK RANGER, PARROT / VOICE, PET SHOP ATTENDANT, TOUR GUIDE, CRAB’S CLAW SERVER, STUDENTS & TREASURE HUNTERS

 

 

 

SYNOPSIS

When the Moody family takes a weekend trip to “Artichoke” Island, third-grader Judy and her little brother Stink don’t know what to expect. But what they find is a pirate, and he sends them on a treasure hunt, racing against rivals Tall Boy and Smart Girl. Can they find the hidden clues, crack the secret codes, and solve the tricky puzzles before time runs out? A funny, adventurous play for young audiences based on the Judy Moody books by Megan McDonald.

 

 

AUDITION DETAILS

Auditions will consist of performing selections from the script (cold reads) and warm-up games. Please come prepared to move and have fun!

 

 

REHEARSAL DETAILS

Rehearsals are expected to begin around Jan 30th-Feb 1st.

 

 

WCP/BHCT is committed to a policy of open auditions. Our success depends on the full participation of talented people, regardless of their race, creed, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Scripts will be available for a week-long perusal with a $10 deposit. Please stop by WCP/BHCT Walker Building during normal business hours (Tuesday-Friday 10AM-6PM) to pick up a script.