Character Breakdown
Junie B. Jones
Junie B. Jones is a spunky, intelligent girl who is starting the first grade as our show begins. Determined and a bit impulsive, Junie B. finds herself at the center of many classroom antics.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: Ab3
Daddy
Daddy is Junie B.’s encouraging father who always looks on the bright side.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: D4
Vocal range bottom: A2
Mother
Mother is Junie B.’s no-nonsense mom. She can be tough on Junie B., but it is all out of love.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Lucille
Lucille is Junie B.’s former best friend who has moved on to new friendships. Poised, put together, and probably a bit spoiled, Lucille controls and plans everything she does – quite the opposite of Junie B.’s bold impulsiveness.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: C#5
Vocal range bottom: F3
Camille and Chenille
Lucille’s new best friends, Camille and Chenille are twins. Just like Lucille, they are well dressed and very composed. Remember, the actors playing Camille and Chenille don’t have to look exactly alike – so long as they are wearing matching costumes, the audience will get the idea.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: Bb3
Grace
Grace is another one of Junie B.’s former best friends. She is not as calculated as Lucille, she has simply made new friends apart from Junie B.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: C4
Mr. Woo
Mr. Woo is the supervisor on the school bus.
Gender: Male
Bobbi Jean Piper
Bobbi Jean Piper is Grace’s new friend. Bobbi Jean happens to be in the wrong place at the wrong time and unintentionally ends up on Junie B.’s bad side.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: B3
Herb
Herb is Junie B.’s new best friend. An endlessly kind and charming little boy, Herb easily balances out Junie B.’s more demanding side.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: A3
May
May is the teacher’s pet. Eager to prove her brilliance, May does not prioritize making friends with any of her classmates, and they do not mind.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: C4
Lennie and José
Lennie and José are classmates and friends of Junie B. and Herb.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Mr. Scary
Mr. Scary is the Room One teacher. Unlike his name suggests, Mr. Scary is a supportive and encouraging teacher.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: Bb3
Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Sheldon
SHELDON is definitely not the most popular kid in class. Plagued by a myriad of allergies and a general clumsiness, Sheldon’s good intentions often end in disaster.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: B2
Shirley
Shirley is a featured soloist in a few of the School Kids’ songs.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: C5
Vocal range bottom: B2
Mrs. Gutzman
Mrs. Gutzman is the sweet old lunch lady, revered by all of the School Kids. Mrs. Gutzman does not have to sing, so this is a great opportunity for a strong actor.
Gender: Female
Ensemble
The Ensemble consists of Tickle the dog, the School Kids, Lunch Student 1, Kids on Bus, Student 1, Student 2, Student 3, Student 4, Student 5, Lunch Server and Cheerleaders.
Gender: Both
