AUDITION DATES AND TIMES
We are extremely excited to announce our auditions for Finding Neverland The Musical!
Based on the Academy Award-winning motion picture and the play The Man Who Was Peter Pan, Finding Neverland follows the relationship between playwright J.M. Barrie and the family that inspired "Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up." Finding Neverland features music and lyrics by Gary Barlow and Eliot Kennedy and a book by James Graham.
J.M. Barrie, a struggling playwright, encounters a widowed mother, Sylvia Llewelyn Davies and her four sons in Kensington Park. As Barrie befriends the family, he is inspired by their adventures, particularly Peter, who is reluctant to play due to his grief. Barrie helps him to learn to play again and becomes inspired to create a new art form: children's theatre. But who will pay to see a play about children? Who will play these characters? And how will they make Peter Pan fly?
AUDITION DATES/TIMES:
October 30th between 5:00pm-7:00pm, or Sunday November 1st between 12-2pm. Callbacks if needed at 3:00pm
We ask you to come prepared to sing, dance, and potentially read from the script. For your vocal selection, we ask you to prepare 32 bars that showcase your range and ability to tell a story. We will have an accompanist available, so please be sure to ensure your music is easy to read and marked up for a smooth vocal audition! We will have a speaker for Bluetooth use, as well; we just ask for NO acappela.
We ask that you bring a headshot and an UPDATED resume for our directing staff to view. If you can’t bring that, we will be taking headshots during the auditions and will be able to provide audition forms for you. **Please note any possible conflicts during the rehearsal period of this show.
***PLEASE NOTE: We will be accepting video submissions, but we HIGHLY RECOMMEND in-person auditions, so we can see your vocal ability and personality IN PERSON. If you need to submit an audition, please email info@thespotlighttheatreqc.com for instructions and deadlines!***
Please fill out this audition form prior to the auditions:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e_UIJcUOTx5da99TOIi_PW5rMZ3cZPKB/edit?usp=share_link&ouid=104181640113761748608&rtpof=true&sd=true
VIDEOS OF THE DANCE AUDITION CAN BE FOUND HERE:
REHEARSALS:
Rehearsals run M-TH from 6-8:30, beginning December 7th** There will be rehearsal Monday and Tuesday the week of December 21st. No Rehearsal December 23 - January 3rd.
***Conflicts will be accepted for rehearsal dates; however, an excessive number of conflicts with rehearsal times may impact casting decisions. We request that all known conflicts be shared with us at the time of auditions. Please be aware that conflicts brought to our attention after the casting of the show may result in recasting or being released from the show. If you are involved with another production that will conflict with rehearsals for this production, we ask that you please refrain from auditioning from this show and focus on the original commitment made to the other production. Conflicts with tech rehearsals and performances will not be allowed.
***We will not be accepting conflicts past January 1st. ***
TECH WEEK REHEARSALS:
Our first FULL CAST tech rehearsal will be Sunday January 31st, starting at 1pm. This Full tech rehearsal is mandatory for ALL ACTORS and CREW. Tech week then runs Monday-Thursday, February 1-4, starting at 6 pm, leading up to opening night. TECH REHEARSALS AND ALL PERFORMANCES ARE MANDATORY!
Performance dates are:
February 5th, 2026: 7:00 PM
February 6th, 2026: 7:00 PM
February 7th, 2025: 2:00 PM
***Mandatory Pick Up Rehearsal: February 11th (6:00 PM)
February 12th, 2025: 7:00 PM
February 13th, 2025: 7:00 PM
February 14th, 2025: 2:00 PM
PRODUCTION STAFF:
Producers: Brent and Sara Tubbs
Director: Grace Mottet
Stage Manager: Max Johnson
Co-Music Director: Christine Rogers
Co-Music Director: Andre Garcia
Choreographer: Marissa Pedersen
AVAILIBLE ROLES:
Character Breakdown
Barrie
A successful Scottish Playwright with a rebellious, childlike spirit that is entirely benevolent. He is at odds with the sensible, restrained world around him.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: Ab2
Frohman
A wealthy American impresario who has stood by Barrie for much of his career. Known as “The Napoleon of Drama”.
Note: This role can be doubled with Hook.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: B2
Hook
JM Barrie’s darker, alter-ego with a wicked sense of humor.
Note: This role can be doubled with Frohman.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: E4
Vocal range bottom: C#3
Mrs. du Maurier
A socialite and mother of Sylvia, She holds social etiquette in high esteem and wants her daughter to do the same. Steely on the outside, perhaps to a fault, but wants the best for her daughter and grandchildren. She has a very dry sense of humor.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: C#4
Peter
He is the second youngest of the boys. Peter is buried under the grief of losing his father. Thoughtful and considered, initially angry and contained, he goes on a journey from 'not believing' to opening up and embracing the world of magic and play that Barrie presents to him.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: Ab3
George
He is the oldest of the Davies boys. George is most sensible and mature though still able to play and have fun. Takes charge when he needs to.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: G3
Michael
He is the youngest of the boys, is also possibly the loudest and most confident in his actions and his statements.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Jack
He is the second oldest of the boys, He is the naughtiest and most outlandish, but even his cheek comes from a good heart.
Gender: Male
Vocal range top: Eb5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Mary
Barrie's serious, prim and proper wife.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: E4
Lord Cannan
Gender: Male
Ensemble
Featured Ensemble roles: Peter Pan and Wendy dance heavy.