TAKE TO THE SKIES AND FLY HIGH IN Chitty Chitty Bang Bang JR with Ludwig Theatre Arts & The Courtyard!

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang will be playing on the MAIN STAGE this January 2023.

CALLING ALL YOUNG PERFORMERS...

12th & 13th January 2023 – Chitty Chitty Bang Bang JR. is playing at the Courtyard from Thursday through Friday. The spectacular 60-minute musical, designed for performers aged 7 - 18 follows the story of a loving inventor, Caractacus Potts, who sets his family on a fantastic adventure when he decides to restore a race car to its former glory. Caractacus soon discovers the machine is magic and can float and fly, but gets into trouble as the evil Baron Bomburst desires the vehicle for himself. The family must join forces with new friends to outwit the dastardly Baron, his Baroness, and their villainous henchman, the Child Catcher.

CCBB: for performers aged 7 - 18.

Auditions: Monday 15th August (between 3 - 9pm) & Monday 5th September (between 5 - 8pm) Attendance to one only. 

Rehearsals: Monday's 5pm - 8pm in the Nell Gwynne Studio, the Courtyard. (The first 3 rehearsals will be at another Hereford venue TBC)

Production: Thursday 12th Jan - Friday 13th Jan 2023. Total of 4 shows.

Roles: The auditions will be in age groups and the casting team will cast the roles based on who they feel is most suitable for the roles. The ensemble will be cast from the group auditions too.

Not only do we have a flying car but the junior cast will have the opportunity to work with West End Creative Jack Ludwig along with over 60 hours of rehearsal contact time. If you loved Aladdin JR then you will LOVE this next collaborative production! 

Production Fee: £85 per performer.

Script Fee: £10. Junior performers keep the script.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang JR. is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized materials are supplied by Music Theatre International 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY, (212) 541-4684, mtishows.com.

Roles we will be casting:

Jeremy Potts

Jeremy and Jemima Potts are energetic children who are always up for an adventure. They are friends and do everything together, and their greatest wish is to save Chitty Chitty Bang Bang from the junkyard. Cast two performers who work well together and are good actors and singers. It’s helpful if these performers read as younger than Potts, Truly, and Grandpa onstage.

Gender: Male

Vocal range top: Eb5

Vocal range bottom: C4

Jemima Potts

Jeremy and Jemima Potts are energetic children who are always up for an adventure. They are friends and do everything together, and their greatest wish is to save Chitty Chitty Bang Bang from the junkyard. Cast two performers who work well together and are good actors and singers. It’s helpful if these performers read as younger than Potts, Truly, and Grandpa onstage.

Gender: Female

Vocal range top: Eb5

Vocal range bottom: C4

Caractacus Potts

Caractacus Potts is Jeremy and Jemima’s father. He is an eccentric inventor who cares deeply about his children. Cast an experienced performer with a great voice who is very comfortable onstage. The role was played by Dick Van Dyke in the film version, and he’s a great example: a charming, charismatic leading man with great comic timing.

*Referred to as POTTS in the script.

Gender: Male

Vocal range top: Eb4

Vocal range bottom: C3

Mr. Coggins

Mr. Coggins owns Coggins Garage and ultimately sells Chitty to Potts and the children. Cast a good actor who can portray Mr. Coggins’s humor and kindness. This role is non-singing.

Gender: Male

Junkman

The Junkman is mean and a bit scary. Cast a good actor who can lean into this character’s threatening persona. This role is non-singing.

Gender: Male

Truly Scrumptious

Truly Scrumptious is the smart, confident, adventurous daughter of Lord Scrumptious who quickly earns the Potts family’s trust. Cast a fantastic singer, actor, and dancer who pairs well with the Potts family and can command the stage.

Gender: Female

Vocal range top: D5

Vocal range bottom: C4

Grandpa

Grandpa loves Jeremy, Jemima, and Potts with all his heart. Though his experience in the military drives many of his interactions, underneath all his bluster, the most important thing to Grandpa is his family. Cast a great actor and a good singer who is unafraid to make bold choices onstage.

Gender: Male

Vocal range top: C4

Vocal range bottom: C3

Miss Phillips

Miss Phillips is the no-nonsense assistant to Lord Scrumptious. This is a great feature for someone who can create a strong character but might not be quite ready for a larger role. Miss Phillips does not have a singing solo, so cast a good actor with good stage presence.

Gender: Female

Lord Scrumptious

Lord Scrumptious is the all-powerful owner of the candy factory. Cast a strong, confident performer who is comfortable commanding the stage and pairs well with Truly. This role is non- singing.

Gender: Male

Baron

The Baron and Baroness are larger- than-life villains. Cast excellent performers who can act, sing, dance, and who aren’t afraid to chew the scenery a bit. The Baron and Baroness should pair together well and embody both the comically inept villain and the real threat to the Potts family.

Gender: Male

Vocal range top: C#4

Vocal range bottom: D3

Baroness

The Baron and Baroness are larger- than-life villains. Cast excellent performers who can act, sing, dance, and who aren’t afraid to chew the scenery a bit. The Baron and Baroness should pair together well and embody both the comically inept villain and the real threat to the Potts family.

Gender: Female

Vocal range top: D5

Vocal range bottom: C4

Boris

Boris and Goran are the worst spies ever. These comical roles play off each another throughout the entire show and have some of the funniest dialogue, so cast two hilarious performers who can really land a joke. Boris and Goran do not sing but should be good movers since they have some physical comedy.

Gender: Male

Goran

Boris and Goran are the worst spies ever. These comical roles play off each another throughout the entire show and have some of the funniest dialogue, so cast two hilarious performers who can really land a joke. Boris and Goran do not sing but should be good movers since they have some physical comedy.

Gender: Male

Morris Dancer

The Morris Dancers perform during “Me Ol’ Bamboo.” Cast good singers and great dancers who can carry the number.

Gender: Any

Fair Announcer

The Fair Announcer kicks off the Fun Fair by introducing the Morris Dancers. This is a great role for a newer performer who might not be ready to take on a large role. Make sure this actor has a big voice!

Gender: Any

Violet

Violet and Sid are great featured roles, and they are involved in a bit of stage magic during “Me Ol’ Bamboo.” Cast good actors and responsible performers who can perform the staging the same way for each performance.

Gender: Female

Sid

Violet and Sid are great featured roles, and they are involved in a bit of stage magic during “Me Ol’ Bamboo.” Cast good actors and responsible performers who can perform the staging the same way for each performance.

Gender: Male

Turkey Farmer

The Turkey Farmer has a brief scene after “Me Ol’ Bamboo.” This is a good place for an actor who can make a big impression in a short amount of time. This role is non-singing.

Gender: Any

Soldiers

Soldier 1 and Soldier 2 are the Baron and Baroness’s lackeys. These are great non- singing, featured roles for newer performers.

Gender: Any

Toymaker

The Toymaker has been secretly working to save children right under the Baron and Baroness’s noses. The Toymaker is compassionate, clever, and never gives up trying to help people. Cast a great actor and a good singer to portray the Toymaker’s kindness. The Toymaker should be a total contrast to the Child Catcher.

Gender: Male

Vocal range top: A3

Vocal range bottom: C#3

Toby

Toby, Marta, and Greta are Hidden Children who help Potts plan Jeremy and Jemima’s rescue. They should be fine actors and good singers who shine onstage.

Gender: Male

Vocal range top: A3

Vocal range bottom: C3

Marta

Toby, Marta, and Greta are Hidden Children who help Potts plan Jeremy and Jemima’s rescue. They should be fine actors and good singers who shine onstage.

Gender: Female

Vocal range top: Bb4

Vocal range bottom: C4

Greta

Toby, Marta, and Greta are Hidden Children who help Potts plan Jeremy and Jemima’s rescue. They should be fine actors and good singers who shine onstage.

Gender: Female

Vocal range top: A4

Vocal range bottom: D4

Chef 1

An ensemble role featured in "Toot Sweets".

Gender: Any

Vocal range top: Ab4

Vocal range bottom: G4

Chef 2

An ensemble role featured in "Toot Sweets".

Gender: Any

Vocal range top: C5

Vocal range bottom: G4

Ensemble

The ensemble for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang JR. is made up of a myriad of vibrant characters including Chef 1, Chef 2, Chef 3, additional Chefs, Workers, Townspeople, Dogs, Soldiers, Star Chorus, Fairgoers, Seagulls, Vulgarians, and Hidden Children. All of these characters help fill out the world of the show, so the bolder your actors’ choices the better.

Gender: Any

Child Catcher

The Child Catcher is a villain with none of the Baron and Baroness’s humor. Cast a performer who isn’t afraid to be terrifying! The Child Catcher doesn’t sing but should be a great actor.

Gender: Any