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YOUTH
AUDITIONS
Music by Jeff Richmond
Lyrics by Nell Benjamin
Book by Tina Fey
Based on Mean Girls by Tina Fey; Queen Bees and Wannabees by Rosalind Wiseman
SHOW DATES
SEPTEMBER 10-13, 2026 at Guelph Little Theatre
(176 Morris St. Guelph, Ontario, Canada)
AUDITION DATES
Friday, May 1st from 5:00-10:00 PM - FULL!
Saturday, May 2nd from 5:00-10:00 PM - FULL!
Sunday, May 3rd from 6:00-10:00 PM
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
(810 King St. East. Cambridge, ON.)
2026 YOUTH SUMMER INTENSIVE PROGRAM
Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But when Cady and her friends devise a "Revenge Party" to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a queen bee without getting stung.
Adapted from Fey's hit 2004 film, Mean Girls was nominated for a staggering 12 Tony Awards. This show took Broadway by storm and has since joined the musical in-crowd.
MEAN GIRLS is licensed with permission through MTI Shows (Music Theatre International.)
PRODUCTION INFO
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO AUDITION?
We are currently seeking talented performers, ages 14-25.
Performers of all gender identities, races, abilities and backgrounds are encouraged to audition! No previous theatrical experience is necessary.
WHAT TO PREPARE
We ask that all auditionees prepare a contemporary Broadway song, in the style of MEAN GIRLS, preferably 1-2 minutes in length.
Please bring along an accompaniment track. A Bluetooth speaker will be provided for your use.
NOTE: All auditionees under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Each audition will take 5-10 minutes to complete. You will be greeted by THE DIRECTOR, THE STAGE MANAGER, THE MUSICAL DIRECTOR and THE CHOREOGRAPHER. You will perform your chosen song, and may be asked to read from the script. At the end of your audition, you are welcome to ask THE CREATIVE TEAM any questions you may have about the process!
The DANCE CALL will be held every hour, in groups of 5-10. Auditionees are not expected to attend the Dance Call unless they are interested.
SHOW FEE
In order to participate in Penny & Pound’s Summer Intensive Production of MEAN GIRLS, performers are asked to pay a show fee of $100. This fee covers the costs of producing high-quality theatrical productions, and DOES NOT pay the Creative Team. If you require a payment plan, we would be happy to discuss the options. All those who pay the fee receive the following:
- 1 complimentary ticket to the show
- A professional-quality headshot
- A bound copy of the script
IMPORTANT DATES
REHEARSAL DATES
Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings from 6:00-10:00 PM in Cambridge, ON.
FIRST REHEARSAL
Monday, June 8th, 2026
TECH WEEK
September 7th-September 9th, 2026
SHOW WEEK
Thursday, September 10th at 8:00 PM
Friday, September 11th at 8:00 PM
Saturday, September 12th at 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM
Sunday, September 13th at 2:00 PM
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
CADY HERON | Feminine, G3-Gb5
A new junior at North Shore High School, Cady grew up in Africa and was homeschooled by her wildlife biologist parents. She is warm, bright and strong enough to take on The Plastics. Cady is the emotional heart of the story.
REGINA GEORGE | Feminine, F#3-Gb5
Regina is the Queen Bee of the Plastics. When she shines her light on you, you feel like the most important person in the world. When that light goes out, you want to die. She is regal, still and ‘hot,’ but at her most vulnerable moments, she is just a kid in over her head.
JANIS | Feminine, Ab3-F5
An ‘Art Freak’ and social outcast, Janis is not afraid to be weird or make others uncomfortable. She paints herself as an objective observer, but, like so many of us, she longs to avenge the devastating events of eighth grade.
DAMIAN | Masculine, F2-A4
Outgoing and an active member of the student activities committee, Damian is a fiercely loyal friend to Janis and they have the close rapport of a comedy team.
GRETCHEN WIENERS | Feminine, G3-D5
One of The Plastics. Desperate to please Regina and maintain her position, Gretchen is a nervous wreck. She is a ‘banker,’ meaning she befriends people to ‘bank’ their secrets so she can trade them later for her own benefit. Her fragility at times is heartbreaking.
KAREN SMITH | Feminine, G3-Gb5
One of The Plastics. Although her intellect and personality never had the chance to develop, Karen is essentially kind, relaxed and a generous laugher.
AARON SAMUELS | Masculine, B2-Bb4
A cute boy with a good moral compass and a backbone. He’s not immune to all the female attention he gets, but he’s not going to let himself be a pawn in their chess game either.
KEVIN G. | Masculine
Kevin is the extremely driven captain of the North Shore Mathletes. He is a confident student and decent rapper.
STUDENTS OF NORTH SHORE HIGH | Any Gender, SATB
The many students that make up North Shore High School.