AUDITION NOTICE: Jagged Little Pill - NAPA Ensemble

Title: Jagged Little Pill

Presented By: NAPA Ensemble

Genre: Contemporary Musical / Drama

Synopsis: Inspired by Alanis Morissette’s seminal album, Jagged Little Pill is an exhilarating musical exploring raw emotion and contemporary social issues. The Healy family appear to be a picture-perfect suburban household, but beneath the surface they are struggling with trauma, identity, and connection. As their lives begin to unravel, they must confront difficult truths about themselves, their relationships, and the world around them. The show explores themes of addiction, mental health, sexual assault, race, and healing.

Audition Date:

• Saturday April 18th, 2026 (Dance Call & Video Due)

• Saturday April 25th, 2026 (Callbacks)

Audition Time:

• April 18th from 4PM (Dance Call)

• April 25th from 6PM (Callbacks)

Audition Location and Address: West End Studio, 3 Stevenson Ct, Burleigh Heads QLD

Audition Self-Tape Due: Saturday April 18th, 2026 at 11:59 PM

Audition Requirements:

• Video audition - Two contrasting contemporary songs (90 seconds each) in the style of the show

• Dance call required (except for Mary Jane and Steve)

• Callbacks as required

Audition Registration: Complete the Audition Form to register

Audition Pack: Jagged Little Pill Audition Pack

Performance Dates: July 9 - 19th, 2026

Performance Times:

• Thursdays to Saturdays - 7PM

• Sundays - 2PM & 7PM

Rehearsal Dates: Mondays, Wednesdays & Saturdays commencing Saturday May 2nd, 2026

Rehearsal Times:

• Mondays & Wednesdays 6:30PM - 10PM

• Saturdays 2PM - 6PM

• View full rehearsal schedule HERE

Rehearsal Location: NAPA Studios

Warnings: Contains mature themes including sexual assault, trauma, addiction, substance abuse, mental health, racism, homophobia, and strong language

Performer Age: 18+ (must be 18 by start of rehearsals)

Creative Team:

• Director - Hunter Wall

• Choreographer - Kim Reynolds

• Vocal Director - Jonathan Whitlow

• Musical Director - Laila Chequer de Souza

Production Website: NAPA Ensemble - Jagged Little Pill

Other Information:

• Attendance at rehearsals is mandatory unless prior conflicts are submitted

• An intimacy coordinator will be engaged for the production

• All unavailabilities must be declared at registration

Available Roles / Character Breakdown:

• Mary Jane Healy – Female-presenting, 40–50, Mezzo-Soprano (F3–F5)

• Frankie Healy – Female-presenting POC, 16, Mezzo-Soprano (F#3–F#5)

• Nick Healy – Male-presenting, 18, Tenor (Eb3–Bb5)

• Steve Healy – Male-presenting, 40–50, Baritone (A3–A5)

• Jo – AFAB gender non-conforming, 16, Alto (E3–G5)

• Phoenix – Male-presenting, 16, Tenor (E3–Bb5)

• Bella – Female-presenting, 18, Mezzo-Soprano (F#3–A5)

• Andrew – Male-presenting, 18, Tenor (F#3–A4)

• Ensemble – Any gender, multiple featured roles including doctors, parents, students, and community members

Casting Requirements:

• Frankie must be played by a female-presenting person of colour

• Jo is open to AFAB gender non-conforming performers