"Jagged Little Pill" 

Music and lyrics by Alanis Morissette

Book by Diablo Cody

Music Supervision, Orchestrations & Arrangements by Glen Ballard

Inspired by the groundbreaking album by Alanis Morissette

 

Playhouse 22 is looking for performers for its June 2026 production of Jagged Little Pill.

Playhouse 22 is committed to inclusive casting and encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, body types, and abilities to audition.

All roles are open.

 

Performance Dates: The show will run June 12-28; Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m.

 

Directors: Jennifer Moffett and Jeff Seesselberg

Music Director: Francois Suhr

Choreographer: Raven Abbott

 

Auditions will be held at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, New Jersey.

 

Audition Dates: Monday, March 2 and Tuesday, March 3 from 6:30-9:30pm

Callbacks, by invitation only: Saturday, March 7, 2026 from 1pm-7pm

 

Please prepare 16-32 bars of a contemporary musical theatre or 90s rock song in the style of the show.

Please bring sheet music (An accompanist will be provided).

 

Dance auditions will be at callbacks.

 

Synopsis:  Set in the suburbs, Jagged Little Pill tells the story of the seemingly perfect Healy family. Beneath the surface, however, each family member is struggling. Mary Jane battles addiction while trying to hold her household together. Her husband Steve is emotionally disconnected. Their adopted daughter Frankie is fighting for social justice while navigating identity and belonging. Their son Nick is the golden child whose mistakes threaten to unravel everything.  Through raw storytelling and powerful rock anthems, the musical explores themes of addiction, trauma, identity, mental health, sexual assault, and healing — all underscored by Alanis Morissette’s iconic music.

 

Character Breakdown:

Mary Jane Healy (White, Female-presenting, 40sVocal Range: F3 – E5 (Strong belt to D5)A high-achieving suburban mom managing chronic pain and opioid addiction.

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Steve Healy (White, Male-presenting, 40s–50sVocal Range: A3 – A5 Mary Jane’s husband. Traditional, steady, emotionally reserved. A loving father who struggles to truly connect with his family.

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Frankie Healy (Black, Female-presenting, late teensVocal Range: F#3 – F#5 (Mix/belt required)Adopted daughter. Passionate, outspoken, deeply principled. Navigates identity, activism, and young love.

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Nick Healy (White, Male-presenting, late teens. Vocal Range: E4 – B5 High-achieving athlete with charm and confidence. Carries internal pressure and guilt beneath a polished exterior.

 

Jo  (AFAB (Assigned Female at Birth), late teens, experimenting with gender presentation.  Vocal Range: E3 – G5 (Powerful rock belt)Frankie’s best friend/girlfriend. Witty, grounded, and observant. Requires strong rock vocal stamina.

 

Bella:  (Any ethnicity, Female-presenting, late teens Vocal Range: F#3 – A5  Intelligent, sensitive classmate. Her storyline requires emotional depth and nuance. May also double in ensemble.

 

Phoenix:  (Any Ethnicity, Male-presenting, late teensVocal Range: E4 – B5Charismatic and charming. Complex and layered. May also double in ensemble.

 

Andrew:  (Any Ethnicity, Male-presenting, late teens Vocal Range: F#4 – A5Jock athlete, wealthy, Nick’s best friend. Will double in ensemble

 

Featured Dancer(s):  Two strong dancers to double as Mary Jane and Frankie.

 

Ensemble:  All genders and ethnicities, late teens to 50s.  Strong rock vocalists and movers. Ensemble members play multiple roles including students, community members, and family friends.

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This production contains mature themes including addiction, sexual assault, racism, and strong language.

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Performers must be 18 years of age or older and should be comfortable engaging with emotionally complex material.

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Questions?  Please send them to auditions@playhouse22.org. 

 

Would like to send us your theater resume and other materials?  Send them to auditions@playhouse22.org.