AUDITION NOTICE: Nerdy Prudes Must Die - Javeenbah Theatre Company
Title: Nerdy Prudes Must Die
Presented By: Javeenbah Theatre Company
Genre: Musical / Teen Slasher Comedy / Horror Comedy
Synopsis: From the creators of The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals and Black Friday, Nerdy Prudes Must Die is a teen-slasher comedy about a group of geeks and their ghostly tormentor.
When the biggest losers at Hatchetfield High unwittingly complete an ancient evil ritual, they unleash an all-powerful, angry spirit with a grudge against nerds. Stephanie Lauter, Grace Chasity, Peter Spankoffski, and their fellow social rejects must fight to save themselves and nerdy prudes everywhere from the fury of a bully beyond the grave.
Audition Date: Sunday 27 September 2026
Audition Time: 10:00am–3:30pm
10:00am–11:30am: All auditionees attend for drama/acting audition
12:30pm–3:30pm: Individual vocal audition times, allocated separately
Audition Location and Address: Javeenbah Theatre, 21 Stevens Street, Nerang QLD 4211
Audition Requirements:
Acting/Drama:
The acting audition will include drama and improv games, as well as informal “get to know you” activities.
Auditionees will then read selected scenes in groups for the roles they are auditioning for in front of the panel.
Scripts are available through the audition material link on the Javeenbah website.
Vocal:
Prepare two songs: One song from the supplied audition material for your chosen character. One 60–90 second cut of a song of your own choice. This is intended as your opportunity to show off your vocal strengths.
If auditioning for more than one role, only prepare one character song from the supplied audition material.
The production team is looking for vocal talent and agility, as well as the ability to communicate character through singing and vocal choices.
Vocal cuts and backing tracks are provided in the audition material folder.
Audition Registration: Register for Nerdy Prudes Must Die Auditions
Audition Pack: Download the Audition Pack
Audition Material: Nerdy Prudes Must Die Audition Material
Performance Dates: 13–27 February 2027
Performance Location: Javeenbah Theatre, 21 Stevens Street, Nerang QLD 4211
Rehearsal Dates: Rehearsals will take place on Wednesday nights and Sundays.
Rehearsal Times: Wednesday evenings and Sunday half-days, with Sunday times varying. Performers will only be called to rehearsals where they are required.
Performer Age: Adult performers.
Creative Team:
Director – Jocelyn Moore-Carter
Music Director – Jake Goodall
Choreographer – Georgia Ogge
Assistant Music Director – Kylah Yvonne
Production Website: Javeenbah Theatre – Auditions
Other information:
The audition panel will consist of the Nerdy Prudes Must Die creative team and members of Javeenbah’s production management committee.
The production uses extensive role doubling, with many performers playing a principal character plus several supporting, ensemble, or supernatural roles.
For questions, contact npmdjbah@gmail.com
Available Roles/Character Breakdown:
Max Jagerman | Male | Stage age 18–25 | Plays Max Jagerman and multiple offstage singing tracks.
Stephanie Lauter | Female | Stage age 18–25 | Plays Stephanie Lauter and Cast 3.
Grace Chastity | Female | Stage age 18–25 | Plays Grace Chastity and Cast 2.
Peter Spankoffski | Masc-presenting | Stage age 18–28 | Plays Peter Spankoffski, Dan Reynolds, and Cast 1.
Ruth Fleming | Fem-presenting | Stage age 18–25 | Plays Ruth Fleming, Donna Daggit, Emma Perkins, and Blinky.
Richie Lipshitz | Masc-presenting | Stage age 18–28 | Plays Richie Lipshitz, Reporter 1, Cast 4, Paul Matthews, and Wiggly.
DC Shapiro | Any age | Any gender | Plays Detective Shapiro, Nerd, Brenda, Reporter 2, and ensemble parts.
Mayor Lauter | Any age | Any gender | Plays Cop, Jason, Mayor Lauter, Pokey, and ensemble parts.
Mark Chastity | Masc-presenting | Stage age 18–40 | Plays Officer Bailey, Kyle, Mark Chastity, Announcer, and Tinky.
Miss Mulbery | Fem-presenting | Stage age 18–40 | Plays Miss Mulbery, Miss Tessburger, Karen Chastity, Stacey, and Nibly.
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