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Quick Cast Overview
- Cast Size: Large Cast (21+ performers)
- Flexible Casting: Yes
- Cast Type: Children, Ensemble Cast, Strong Chorus, Female Lead
- Runtime: Approximately 60 minutes
Principal Characters
Junie B. Jones
A clever, energetic, and impulsive first grader who always seems to find herself in the middle of classroom chaos. Junie B. is determined, imaginative, and endlessly entertaining.
- Gender: Female
- Vocal Range: A3 to Eb5
Mother
Junie B.’s practical and caring mom. Though she can be strict at times, everything she does comes from love and concern for her daughter.
- Vocal Range: C#4 to G4
Daddy
Junie B.’s mostly silent but supportive father figure.
Lucille
Perfectly organized, fashionable, and slightly spoiled, Lucille is Junie B.’s complete opposite. She likes rules, routines, and being in control.
- Vocal Range: Bb3 to B4
Herb
Junie B.’s loyal best friend. Sweet, patient, and kindhearted, Herb balances out Junie B.’s impulsive personality.
- Vocal Range: C4 to C#5
May
The ultimate teacher’s pet. Smart and eager to impress, May focuses more on success than making friends.
- Vocal Range: Ab3 to C5
Mr. Scary
Despite his intimidating name, Mr. Scary is actually a supportive and encouraging teacher who helps guide his students through first grade.
- Vocal Range: C4 to G4
Sheldon
An accident-prone student with endless allergies and awkward moments. Sheldon’s good intentions often lead to hilarious classroom disasters.
- Vocal Range: Db4 to Db5
Mrs. Gutzman
The beloved lunch lady adored by all the students at school.
- Vocal Range: E4 to Bb4
Principal
A calm and patient school leader who helps Junie B. understand rules, responsibility, and growing up.
- Vocal Range: Ab3 to Bb4
Gus Vallony
The friendly school janitor who helps Junie B. better understand school expectations and rules.
- Vocal Range: C4 to C5
Mrs. Weller
The caring school nurse who works with the other adults to guide Junie B. through her school adventures.
- Vocal Range: C4 to Ab4
El Toro Fabuloso
- Vocal Range: E4 to B4
The Matadors
Includes Matador 1 and Matador 2.
- Vocal Range: Ab3 to Bb4
Glue
- Vocal Range: E4 to B4
Ensemble Roles
The ensemble provides extensive opportunities for student involvement and includes many fun featured roles throughout the show.
Ensemble roles may include:
- Students
- Student Soloists
- Grampa Miller
- Easel
- Eraser
- Glue
- Pencil
- Chalk
- Ruler
- Paper Clip
- Cameraman
- Mother’s Teachers
- "Backpacks on Parade" Soloists
- "Like What?" Soloists
- "Some Stuff About Clothes" Soloists
Why Schools Love This Cast
- Large flexible ensemble opportunities
- Excellent female lead role
- Many featured speaking and singing parts
- Perfect for elementary and middle school performers
- Strong comedy and relatable classroom themes
- Fun opportunities for creative costumes and staging