The Actors Studio of New Jersey
Dunellen, NJ
US

DESCRIPTION

AUDITION DATE
Submissions will be received until December 28th 2025 at 5:30pm

CONTRACT
Performance Stipend provided. Media promotional package given to talent.

The Actors Studio of New Jersey will launch its 2026 season with JAGGED LITTLE PILL, the Tony Award-winning musical inspired by the Grammy-winning album by Alanis Morissette. Performances will take place at The Dunellen Theatre on Friday, February 6 at 8:00 PM, Saturday, February 7 at 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM, and Sunday, February 8 at 2:00 PM.

Inspired by Alanis Morissette’s iconic album, JAGGED LITTLE PILL is a bold and emotionally charged musical that explores the struggles hidden beneath the surface of a seemingly perfect suburban family. Through a series of intertwining stories, the show tackles themes of racial and gender identity, mental health, addiction, and the impact of sexual violence on a community.

With a powerful rock score and unflinching honesty, this Tony-award winning musical invites audiences to examine what it means to speak up, show up, and fight for change.

The Actors Studio of New Jersey is committed to assembling a diverse company for this production of Jagged Little Pill and strongly encourages performers of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, body types, and abilities to submit. Our goal is to build an ensemble that reflects the richness and complexity of the world of the show and the communities we serve, and we welcome artists whose lived experiences can deepen and expand the storytelling on our stage.

PREPARATION

Please submit a headshot, résumé, and/or performance reel to [email protected] with the subject line: LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_JAGGED. Vocal submissions should feature a pop/rock selection rather than traditional musical theatre, and you are welcome to sing material from the show. The submission deadline is December 28th 2025 at 5:30 p.m., with virtual callbacks to follow. Rehearsals will begin on Saturday, January 10th 2026 in Dunellen, New Jersey.

OTHER DATES

First Rehearsal: Saturday, January 10th 2026
Performances: Friday, February 6th at 8:00pm, Saturday, February 7th at 2:00 & 8:00pm and Sunday, February 8th at 2:00pm
All rehearsals and performances will take place in Dunellen, NJ.

PRINCIPALS

MARY JANE HEALY - 40-49, White. The “Perfect Mother” - a polished suburban housewife whose main priority in life is presenting a perfect image to the world; inwardly, she is struggling with processing trauma from her past and battling an addiction to prescription pills. Strong Pop/Rock belter F3-F5

STEVE HEALY - 40-49, White. A partner at a successful law firm, this workaholic husband and father is struggling with staying present for his family as the pressures of his job and being the breadwinner of the family consume him. He feels his wife Mary Jane is slipping away from him. A strong rock singer. Strong Pop/Rock Singer A3-A5

FRANKIE HEALY (18+ to play 16) The adopted Black daughter of the Healy family. Bold, creative, and wrestling with questions of race, identity, and love. She is not afraid to stand up for what is right, which creates tension in the Healy home. Extremely strong, dynamic, powerful rock singer, also comfortable with lighter pop style singing F#3-F#5.

NICK HEALY (18+ to play 18) White. The “perfect” son, Nick is an athlete and star student; he often feels like he can’t be his true self because his parents are living vicariously through him; Nick guards his reputation carefully; he fears being exposed and losing everything. Strong rock tenor. Strong Pop/Rock Tenor D#4-A#5.

JO (18+ to play 18) any ethnicity. Jo has been best friends with Frankie since preschool. Jo is a lesbian who is currently on a gender expansive journey. Her sense of humor is a defense mechanism, a way of hiding her vulnerability. Has a strong, powerful, dynamic rock voice. This role is listed as assigned female at Birth in the script. Strong pop/rock belter E3-G5.

BELLA (18+ to play 18) any ethnicity. One of Nick’s friends, Bella Fox is an aspiring artist, and has to hold a job in order to make ends meet. Bella has a party girl reputation at school, but there is pain beneath her fun-loving facade. Through the course of the story, she is sexually assaulted by a classmate. Strong rock voice with dynamic range F#3-A5.

PHOENIX (18+ to play 18) any ethnicity. A transfer student that becomes Frankie’s love interest. Strong pop/rock belter E4-Bb5.

ANDREW (18+ to play 18) any ethnicity. Nick’s best friend. Andrew is a confident, popular high school student who is credibly accused of sexual assault. D#4 to Bb5.

ENSEMBLE: 20s–30s, all gender identities and ethnicities. Seeking exceptional singer/actor/dancers to portray various members of the community, including five powerhouse vocalists who are strong movers with the ability to execute contemporary and hip-hop choreography, and two featured contemporary/hip-hop dancers.

SINGER MUSICIANS: We are seeking outstanding singer-musicians to perform and accompany the live show. The ensemble features performers in their 20s to 30s of all gender identities and ethnicities. We are looking for talented singer-guitarists, percussionists, bassists, cellists, and violinists to be part of our onstage pit, supporting the director’s vision for this innovative hybrid production that blends live performance with dynamic musicianship in concert form.

The Actors Studio of New Jersey is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment both on and off our stage. We encourage submissions from performers of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities, and welcome candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability status, or any other aspect of identity. Our mission is to ensure that our productions reflect the richness and diversity of our community, and we strive to create an artistic home in which every voice is valued and celebrated.

DURATION

Jan 10, 2026 - Feb 8, 2026

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