YOUTH AUDITION NOTICE: Disney's Moana Jr. - Valmy Academy

Title: Disney’s Moana Jr.

Presented By: Valmy Academy

Genre: Youth Musical Theatre

Synopsis: Moana Jr. is a stage adaptation of Disney’s animated adventure, following adventurous teenager Moana as she sets sail across the Pacific to save her people and discover the truth about her heritage. Along the way, she encounters the legendary demigod Maui and a host of colourful characters in a story about courage, identity, community, and finding your own path.

Audition Date: Sunday 30 August 2026

Audition Time: 1:00pm–4:00pm

Audition Location and Address: Valmy Academy, 127 Sandgate Road, Albion, Brisbane

Audition Requirements: Every registered child will be part of the production. The auditions are used to determine where each performer fits best rather than to decide who is included.

Audition Registration: Registration is through Valmy Academy. Families who register will receive the full audition pack. Valmy Academy

Performance Dates: 26 September 2026

Performance Times: 11:30am and 2:30pm

Performance Location: Hope Centre, 35 Thompson Street, Bowen Hills

Rehearsal Dates: Holiday Workshop Week: 21–26 September 2026

Rehearsal Times: 9:00am–4:00pm daily

Performer Age: 5–17

Production Website: Valmy Academy

Other information:

• Audition Preparation Workshop: Saturday 22 August, 3:00pm–5:00pm

  • Participants can learn the audition choreography ahead of time, ask questions, and receive audition tips before audition day.

• Audition Day & Parent Information Session: Sunday 30 August, 1:00pm–4:00pm

• Holiday Workshop Week: Monday 21–Saturday 26 September, 9:00am–4:00pm daily

Available Roles/Character Breakdown:

• Moana

  • Female | Vocal Range: G3–D5

  • The adventurous, determined daughter of Motunui’s chief. Moana is energetic, compassionate, funny, and increasingly confident as she struggles between the future expected of her and her desire to explore beyond the reef.

  • This is a major singing and acting role requiring maturity, strong storytelling, and confidence with songs such as “How Far I’ll Go.”

• Maui

  • Male | Vocal Range: G2–B3

  • A charismatic demigod, master wayfinder, shapeshifter, and legendary trickster. Maui is larger-than-life, funny, confident, and physically expressive, but gradually reveals a more vulnerable side as his friendship with Moana develops.

  • Strong comic timing, energy, and stage presence are important.

• Gramma Tala

  • Female | Vocal Range: G3–B4

  • Moana’s wise, eccentric, and playful grandmother. Tala is the village storyteller and encourages Moana to understand both her identity and her connection to the ocean.

  • Requires warmth, humour, and the ability to handle both comic and heartfelt material.

• Chief Tui

  • Male | Vocal Range: E2–A#2

  • Moana’s father and the respected chief of Motunui. Protective and responsible, he prioritises the safety of his family and village and strongly discourages Moana from travelling beyond the reef.

  • A mature, grounded actor with good singing ability is required.

• Sina

  • Female | Vocal Range: C#4–C#5

  • Moana’s compassionate and perceptive mother. Sina understands her daughter more deeply than most and ultimately trusts Moana to make her own decisions.

  • A confident singer and actor with a warm, mature presence.

• Chief Ancestors 1–3

  • Any gender | Vocal Range: G3–A4

  • Three ancient leaders of Motunui who help guide Moana and narrate parts of her journey.

  • These roles suit expressive storytellers with strong diction, characterisation, and singing ability.

• Pua

  • Any gender | Vocal Range: B3–C#5

  • Moana’s loyal and supportive friend. Pua may be nervous about adventure but remains devoted to Moana.

  • A confident singer with strong character energy can make this featured role stand out.

• Hei Hei

  • Any gender | Vocal Range: B3–C#5

  • Moana’s hilariously clueless companion. Hei Hei is innocent, naïve, and well-meaning, offering plenty of opportunity for physical comedy and bold character choices.

• Tamatoa

  • Any gender | Vocal Range: B3–B4

  • A giant, egotistical crab living in Lalotai, the Realm of Monsters. Obsessed with collecting shiny treasures, Tamatoa is theatrical, outrageous, and completely convinced of their own fabulousness.

  • This role requires big personality, comedy, and confident showmanship.

• Te Kā / Te Fiti

  • Any gender

  • Two connected manifestations central to Moana’s quest. Te Kā is a fierce volcanic force guarding the path forward, while Te Fiti represents restoration and creation.

  • These roles are generally movement and storytelling-focused within the ensemble.

• Ensemble Roles