Arts and Athletics Club
Beetlejuice Jr
Arts and Athletics Club is excited to perform Beetlejuice Jr. This production is open for students in grades 6-12. We only do one licensed show per year and we are excited to bring Beetlejuice Jr. to life in 2026.
It's our show now, kid. The ghost-with-the-most comes to the stage in Beetlejuice JR., the frightfully funny musical based on the beloved motion picture turned Broadway phenomenon. Lydia Deetz is a strange and unusual teenager, still grieving the loss of her mother and obsessed with the whole “being dead thing.” Lucky for Lydia, she and her father move to a new house haunted by a recently deceased couple and Beetlejuice, a delightful demon with a real zest for life. When Lydia calls on Beetlejuice to scare away anyone with a pulse, this double-crossing specter shows his true stripes, unleashing a (Nether)world of pandemonium.
This is a Theater Workshop. Participants will receive coaching and get involved in the different areas of theater.
Registration is $150. All participants will be asked to audition so we can find the role best for you. Participants should be in grades 6-12. This does not include show tickets. While our original theater program does not have a registration fee, in order to cover the costs of the production, we have a registration fee for this production.
Questions
Can I be involved if I can't make all the rehearsals? Of course! We can work with you to find the best way to get involved.
Are there auditions? Yes, please check the audition dates on the schedule.
Is there a registration fee? Yes, there is a $150 participation fee.
Where can I ask additional questions? Send us an email at artsandathleticsclub@gmail.com
Is experience necessary? No, we encourage all people to participate in our shows.
Where is the theater? The theater is located on the second floor of the Exton Mall.
When will tickets be available? Tickets will go on sale in April.
Schedules
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Cast members will have the opportunity to submit conflicts.
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All actors are expected to be available for tech week and the performances.
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Auditions will be held on March 10th. Can't make auditions? Don't worry. Email us at artsandathleticsclub@gmail.com and we will discuss a virtual audition!
Open Roles (Descriptions from mtishows.com)
Character Breakdown
Lydia Deetz
Whip-smart, grieving fifteen- year-old whose dark sense of humor helps her cope with the loss of her mother, Emily. Lydia is unfazed by Beetlejuice’s antics and easily holds her own against both him and all things Netherworld.
Gender: female
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Charles Deetz
Lydia’s father. He wants to help her get over the loss of her mother, although the ways he tries to “help” aren’t really what Lydia needs. Charles is under a lot of pressure between his concerns over Lydia, his secret relationship with Delia, his professional life, and his own grief (which he tries to ignore).
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: Bb3
Beetlejuice
The dead guy of the hour! This titular character is zany, spooky, and absolutely hilarious. Though Beetlejuice exists in a morally gray area, he’s more of a trickster than a malevolent threat. He’s happy to align his interests with others, but ultimately, he’s looking out for himself.
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Adam Maitland
Devoted husband of Barbara, just can’t catch a break. While life’s stresses were getting to him – renovation of the house, financial difficulties, and the decision about having a child – he certainly wasn’t ready for death.
Gender: male
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: Bb3
Barbara Maitland
Barbara's stresses align with her husband’s, in life and death, although Barbara is a bit more adventurous than Adam. She is very kind but also strong-willed and a quick thinker. Barbara immediately bonds with Lydia.
Gender: female
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Delia Schlimmer
Hopelessly (sometimes maniacally) optimistic. She believes fully in her guru, Otho, and considers herself a life coach, though underneath her façade she’s quite fragile and desperately wants to fit in with the Deetzes. Delia loves Charles and genuinely cares about Lydia’s well-being, even if her attempts to connect are somewhat misguided.
Gender: female
Vocal range top: C#5
Vocal range bottom: G2
Maxie Dean
The business tycoon whom Charles hopes to impress.
Gender: male
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: C4
Sky
Gender: female
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Miss Argentina
Former beauty queen, greets the recently dead in the Netherworld. She leads “What I Know Now”.
Gender: female
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Maxine Dean
Maxie's fourth (or fifth) wife.
Gender: female
Otho
Delia's guru and occasional exorsist.
Juno
Beetlejuice’s mother, runs the recently dead intake with an iron fist. She has “a voice like road tar” and no sympathy for anyone.
Gender: female
Ensemble