AUDITION NOTICE: Be More Chill - QUT Musical Theatre Society

Title: Be More Chill

Presented By: QUT Musical Theatre Society

Genre: Musical Theatre / Sci-Fi Comedy

Synopsis: Be More Chill follows awkward high school student Jeremy Heere, who just wants to survive teenage life and become popular. Everything changes when he discovers “The SQUIP” — a tiny supercomputer in pill form that tells him exactly how to act, dress, and behave to become cool. But as Jeremy’s new confidence spirals into something darker, he risks losing his best friend, his crush, and himself. Featuring a contemporary pop-rock score by Joe Iconis, the musical is a funny and heartfelt exploration of identity, friendship, and fitting in.

Audition Date: Saturday 16 May 2026

Audition Time: Timeslots allocated between 9:30am – 5:30pm

Audition Location and Address: QUT Kelvin Grove Campus, Check-in: QUT Kelvin Grove Z9-130

Audition Requirements:

Please prepare:

• Performance CV including a recent headshot

• 45–60 seconds of a vocal audition song (not from Be More Chill)

• One pre-learned dance audition to “Halloween” from the audition folder (Standard or Technical choreography option)

• Dance choreography must be learned in advance. Selected callback auditionees will later prepare scenes and songs from the show.

Audition Registration: Registrations close Sunday 10 May 2026 at 11:59pm https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3uXd9VpLuGRnvpHBQq5ReT5WyDV_PHFuxem0pzMO2ZEl-Ng/viewform

Audition Pack: Available via the QUT Musical Theatre Society Linktree: https://linktr.ee/qutmtsociety

Performance Dates: 1–4 December 2026 and 6–8 December 2026

Performance Location: Ron Hurley Theatre (1–4 December), PIP Theatre (6–8 December)

Rehearsal Dates: Table Read: 30 May 2026, First Rehearsal: 3 June 2026, Semester 2 rehearsals ongoing through to performances

Rehearsal Times: Wednesdays: 6:00pm – 9:00pmSaturdays: 11:00am – 2:00pm

Rehearsal Location: QUT Kelvin Grove Campus

Warnings: Recommended for audiences aged 16+

Contains:

• Drugs

• Suicide

• Sexual assault

• Mental health

• Bright flashing lights

• Loud noises and screaming

Performer Age: 18+ by Semester 2 commencement

Creative Team:

Director: Maya Barclay Ford

Music Director: Anthony Van Stam

Lead Choreographer: Ainsley Barker

Assistant Choreographer: Millie Costello

Stage Manager: Cohen Goodson

Other information:

• You do not need to be a QUT student to audition

• Successful cast members must purchase a Semester 2 QUTMTS club membership

• Gender-flexible casting encouraged

• Callbacks: Wednesday 20 May 2026

• Secondary callbacks (if required): Saturday 23 May 2026

• Understudy cast and primary cast will both be utilised in performances

Available Roles/Character Breakdown:

• Jeremy Heere – Tenor (A2–A4) Awkward high school junior desperate to become popular.

• Christine Canigula – Mezzo-Soprano (F3–D5) Passionate theatre kid with a quirky personality.

• Michael Mell – Tenor (B2–A4) Jeremy’s laid-back best friend.

• The SQUIP – Baritone/Any (F#2–Ab4) A manipulative supercomputer guiding Jeremy’s decisions.

• Chloe Valentine – Alto/Mezzo-Soprano (B3–E5) Popular girl constantly seeking attention and control.

• Rich Goranski – Tenor (Bb2–A4/E5) Aggressive school bully hiding deep insecurity.

• Jenna Rolan – Soprano (G3–G5) Energetic gossip obsessed with social attention.

• Brooke Lohst – Mezzo-Soprano (Bb3–Eb5) Popular but insecure follower of Chloe.

• Jake Dillinger – Baritone (D3–Bb4) Friendly school jock.

• Mr Heere (Jeremy’s Dad) – Baritone/Bass (Ab2–A4) Jeremy’s struggling single father.

• Mr Reyes A failed actor turned teacher.

• Stock Boy Awkward SQUIP dealer at the mall.

• Featured Ensemble

• Dance Ensemble