Teton Music provides this Elephant and Piggie Jr cast list to help school directors review roles, plan auditions, and choose the right Broadway Junior materials for young performers.
Shop Elephant and Piggie Jr ShowKitQuick Details for Schools
- Cast Size: Large, 21 or more performers
- Cast Type: Children
- Dance Requirements: Standard
- Best For: Elementary school productions, young performers, large ensembles, colorful character roles, and schools wanting a joyful musical based on beloved children’s books
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Elephant and Piggie “We Are in a Play!” Jr is a Broadway Junior title intended for accredited schools using student performers. If you are a community theatre, children’s theatre, or a non-school program without an academic curriculum, your order may not be eligible.
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Elephant and Piggie “We Are in a Play!” Jr Cast of Characters
Elephant and Piggie Jr cast list includes Gerald, Piggie, penguins, dogs, Squirelles, mice, party guests, onlookers, and a large flexible ensemble. This Broadway Junior adaptation is especially useful for elementary school theatre programs because it gives young performers clear character choices, joyful songs, and plenty of ensemble participation.
Quick Casting Insight: Elephant and Piggie Jr works best when Gerald and Piggie have strong comic chemistry, the Squirelles bring confident group energy, and the ensemble commits fully to the playful, storybook style of the show.
Gerald
Gerald is a lumbering, formally dressed elephant who loves having adventures with his best friend, Piggie. He can be a worrywart and sometimes falls into melancholy, but he always cares deeply. Cast a performer who can balance nervous comedy, sincerity, and strong friendship chemistry with Piggie.
Gender: Male | Vocal range: C4–F5
Piggie
Piggie is ebullient, curious, expressive, and full of joy. She loves spending time with Gerald and feels everything in a big way. This role needs a performer with strong energy, clear comic timing, and enough warmth to make the friendship at the center of the show feel real.
Gender: Female | Vocal range: C4–E5
Stage Manager
The Stage Manager is a take-charge character with a big monologue. This is a great role for a confident actor with strong projection, clear pacing, and the ability to keep the audience engaged through spoken text.
Ice Cream Penguin
Ice Cream Penguin is boisterous, larger than life, and a little sarcastic. Cast a performer who enjoys big character choices and can bring plenty of personality to the stage.
Vocal range: C#4–C5
Patricia Penguin
Patricia Penguin is sweet, caring, and unassuming. She is probably the youngest of the penguins and should feel gentle, sincere, and lovable.
Gender: Female | Vocal range: Eb4–D5
Shakesperian Penguin
Shakesperian Penguin is a silly penguin who is always ready with a joke. This role is perfect for a young performer who enjoys wordplay, dramatic delivery, and comic timing.
Paulette the Pelican
Paulette the Pelican is a fun featured character who helps expand the animal world of the show. Cast a performer who can make a clear physical and vocal character choice.
Delivery Dog
Delivery Dog is dutiful, fun-loving, and has several great featured moments in the show. This role works well for a confident performer with good energy and clear singing.
Vocal range: F4–C5
Don, Dan, Dee, and Dru Dog
Don, Dan, Dee, and Dru Dog are members of Delivery Dog’s team. Each has small featured duet moments, making these good roles for performers who can sing confidently in short musical features.
Sammi Squirelle
Sammi Squirelle is the ringleader of the Squirelles. She is confident, friendly, and always ready to have a good time. Cast a performer with strong leadership energy and bright stage presence.
Gender: Female | Vocal range: C4–C5
Sophia Squirelle
Sophia Squirelle is part of the featured Squirelles group and should work well with Sammi, Santana, and Shayna. This role benefits from strong ensemble energy and confident vocals.
Vocal range: F4–B4
Santana Squirelle
Santana Squirelle is another featured member of the Squirelles. Cast a performer who can sing well, move confidently, and contribute to the group’s bright personality.
Gender: Female | Vocal range: D4–B4
Shayna Squirelle
Shayna Squirelle helps complete the Squirelles group. She should blend well with the others while still bringing her own personality to the role.
Gender: Female | Vocal range: F4–A#4
Brian Bat
Brian Bat is a featured animal role that gives a performer the chance to make a fun, memorable character choice through movement, voice, and personality.
Ensemble
The Ensemble includes Mice, additional Squirelles, Young Penguins, Penguins, Dogs, Ice Cream Hero Choir, Onlookers, Party Guests, and the Pigeon Stuffed Animal Puppeteer. These roles make the show highly expandable and give many young performers featured moments throughout the production.
Gender: Any
Why Teachers Choose Elephant and Piggie Jr
- The show is built around beloved children’s book characters that elementary audiences recognize quickly.
- Gerald and Piggie give young performers a clear, funny friendship story to anchor the production.
- Groups like the Squirelles, Penguins, Dogs, Mice, Party Guests, and Ice Cream Hero Choir make it easy to involve a large cast.
- The bright, playful style helps beginning performers make bold character choices without being overwhelmed.
- The show’s humor, friendship themes, and simple emotional stakes make it especially strong for younger school groups.
Ready to Move From Casting to Production?
Once you’ve reviewed the Elephant and Piggie Jr cast list, Teton Music makes it easy to get the official ShowKit your school needs for auditions, rehearsals, and production planning.
Shop Elephant and Piggie Jr ShowKitHow to Cast Elephant and Piggie Jr Successfully
- Audition Gerald and Piggie together to test comic timing and friendship chemistry.
- Cast the Stage Manager with a performer who can handle a large monologue confidently.
- Use the Squirelles as a strong featured group with bright vocals and movement.
- Encourage Penguins, Dogs, Mice, and Party Guests to make clear animal or storybook character choices.
- Keep the tone playful, sincere, and expressive so younger performers feel confident onstage.
Before You Order
If you're considering Elephant and Piggie “We Are in a Play!” Jr for your school, reviewing the cast list is the most important first step. This helps determine whether the ensemble size, featured character groups, vocal demands, and playful storybook style fit your students.
As a trusted Broadway Junior supplier, Teton Music helps schools move from planning to production with clear product options, fast turnaround, and personal support when questions come up.
- Do you have two strong performers with chemistry for Gerald and Piggie?
- Would your students enjoy a colorful, book-based musical?
- Can your ensemble support many short featured roles?
- Do you want a show that works especially well for younger performers?
Important School Licensing Note
Broadway Junior titles are licensed for accredited school programs using student performers. Orders are reviewed for eligibility, and performance rights must be handled properly before presenting the show.
