PERFORMANCE DETAILS

May 29 – June 12, 2026
Thurs. – Sat: 7:30PM  |  Sun: 2:00PM
Margot and Robert Ogden Main Stage

ABOUT THE SHOW

Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill: The Musical is an exhilarating new musical inspired by the themes and raw emotions laid bare in Alanis Morissette’s groundbreaking album of the same name. The Healys appear to be a picture-perfect suburban family – but looks can be deceiving. When the cracks beneath the surface begin to show, they must choose between maintaining the status quo or facing harsh truths about themselves, their community and the world around them.

Mary Jane Healy is a high-achieving homemaker who will do anything for her family, including their adopted African American daughter Frankie, who is struggling to find her place in their suburban New England community. But when the Healys’ lives begin to unravel, Mary Jane’s drive to keep her family together threatens to break them apart.

Book by Diablo Cody
Music by Alanis Morissette and Glen Ballard
This production is presented by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals Corp.

Directed by Bonni Dichone
Music Directed by Christian Skok
Choreographed by Lexi Dysart
Intimacy Directed by Nike Imoru

Our program is committed to inclusive, thoughtful casting that honors both the intent of the material and the realities of our community. We encourage performers of all backgrounds to audition and aim to approach each role with specificity, respect, and care.

This production engages with mature and contemporary themes including identity, race, religion, politics, addiction, and sexual assault. Our rehearsal process will prioritize consent-based practices, clear communication, and performer well-being at every stage.

AUDITONS

Sat. April 18: 6:00PM
Sun. April 19: 6:00PM 

CALLBACKS

Principals: Sun. April 19: 7:30 PM
Principals and Ensemble: Mon. April 20: 6:30PM
As Needed: Tue. April 21: 7:30PM

AUDITON LOCATION

Spokane Civic Theatre, Main Stage
1020N. Howard St.
Spokane, WA 99201

AUDITON EXPECTATIONS and CONTENT AWARENESS

Auditioners are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the themes and content of Jagged Little Pill prior to auditioning. This production engages with mature material, including identity, race, religion, politics, addiction, and sexual assault, and requires performers who are prepared to approach this work with emotional readiness, respect, and care.

AGE REQUIREMENTS and GUARDIAN CONSENT

Auditioners must be 16 years of age or older at the time of auditions.

Performers ages 16–17 must have written consent from a parent or legal guardian acknowledging the mature themes of the production – including the portrayal of sexual assault and other sensitive material – and granting permission to participate.

INCLUSIVITY and EXPECTATIONS

We strongly encourage performers of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, gender expressions, sexual orientations, body types, and abilities to audition. We are committed to building an ensemble that reflects a broad and meaningful spectrum of lived experiences.

All experience levels are welcome. We are seeking performers who demonstrate commitment, curiosity, and a willingness to engage fully in a focused, quick-paced, high-level rehearsal process.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

• Please prepare 32 bars of a contemporary musical theatre song that shows off your vocal range and personality. Please bring prepared sheet music (an accompanist will be provided) or an instrumental track on a device with a 3.5mm audio jack/aux.
• Performers who are more movement-focused and may not have a prepared song are welcome to sing “Happy Birthday” with the accompanist.
• No prepared reading or monologue required; please be prepared for cold readings from the script (instruction, support and time with material will be provided).
• Please dress to move at callbacks.
• Rehearsals start April 23. Rehearsals will be Mon-Thur evenings and Saturdays.

ROLES

ENSEMBLE
(All Genders – Teen/Young Adult/Adult)
The ensemble serves as both the community surrounding the central characters and the collective emotional landscape of the story. Ensemble members function as storytellers, movers, and collaborators throughout the piece.

• Opportunities: Featured roles, solos, and small-group storytelling moments will be cast from within the ensemble. We are looking for performers who are eager to contribute fully and may be considered for highlighted opportunities throughout the production.

PRINCIPAL ROLES
Please note: All principal roles will be cast with performers 18 years of age or older due to the mature themes and staged intimacy in this production.

MARY JANE (MJ)
(Adult Woman – Mezzo)
Mary Jane is a high-achieving, tightly controlled mother who appears to have it all together – but beneath the surface, she is unraveling. Intelligent and driven, she is shaped in part by community expectations, faith, and social norms, and is deeply invested in maintaining a composed exterior.

Her journey explores addiction, race and adoption, privilege, and the impact of trauma within a family system, as well as the tension between outward belief systems and internal reality.

Strong acting required. This is a demanding role requiring emotional range, nuance, and stamina.

• Casting note: MJ is written as a white woman, and her identity is central to the family’s dynamics. This role engages with addiction, race/adoption, sexual assault, and broader social and cultural themes.

FRANKIE
(Teen/Young Adult – Mezzo/Soprano)
Frankie is intelligent, passionate, and outspoken – a young activist navigating identity, race, and belonging as an adopted daughter in a white family. She is deeply engaged with the world around her, unafraid to question systems and speak out on issues of justice, equity, and political and social identity.

Strong-willed and perceptive, Frankie is both fiercely independent and searching for connection.

• Casting note: Frankie is a young Black woman, and we actively encourage Black performers to audition.
• Frankie is written as bisexual. This role includes staged romantic intimacy; all work will be approached with clear structure, communication, and respect for boundaries. Performers should be comfortable portraying connection with partners of multiple genders.

BELLA
(Teen/Young Adult – Mezzo/Soprano)
Bella is warm, empathetic, and quietly strong. Beneath her easygoing nature is a core of resilience that emerges as she navigates a deeply personal and difficult experience.

Bella’s journey includes surviving and processing sexual assault. The portrayal should center truth, agency, and humanity.

Strong acting required. Must be able to balance vulnerability with inner strength and remain fully present in emotionally complex scenes.

• Casting note: This role includes the portrayal of a survivor of sexual assault. We are committed to handling this material with care and will foster a rehearsal environment grounded in clear communication, respect for boundaries, and actor support.

JO
(Teen/Young Adult – Mezzo/Alto)
Jo is introspective, perceptive, and quietly intense – a truth-teller who sees through pretense and speaks with honesty. Grounded and observant, Jo often exists just outside the social mainstream, navigating identity, belonging, and self-definition.

Jo exists outside traditional gender norms and is open to performers of all gender identities and expressions, including nonbinary, transgender, gender nonconforming, and cisgendered performers. We are especially interested in performers who connect authentically to Jo’s sense of otherness and emotional depth.

Strong acting required. Must be able to convey subtle emotional shifts and inner conflict. Vocal storytelling should be honest, connected, and grounded.

• Casting note: We actively encourage transgender, nonbinary, and gender-expansive performers to audition. At the same time, we recognize that identity is personal and varied; all performers who feel a strong connection to Jo’s journey are welcome to be considered.

STEVE
(Adult Man – Bari/Tenor)
Steve is a well-meaning, pragmatic father who values stability and providing for his family. Steady and grounded, he often serves as a counterbalance within the household, though he can struggle to fully grasp the emotional and cultural complexities around him.

Strong acting required. This role calls for subtlety, active listening, and the ability to convey care, confusion, and internal conflict.

• Casting note: Written as a white man, Steve participates in storytelling around race, adoption, and family dynamics. We are seeking an actor who can approach this work with thoughtfulness and nuance.

NICK
(Teen/Young Adult – Tenor)
Nick is sincere, thoughtful, and eager to do the right thing – a young man coming of age within a complex family. He is open-hearted and observant, gradually exposed to difficult truths that challenge his understanding of responsibility and empathy.

Strong acting required. Must be able to track a clear emotional arc with authenticity and vulnerability.

• Casting note: Written as a white young man. This role engages with sensitive material, including the impact and aftermath of sexual assault, and requires emotional maturity.

PHOENIX
(Teen/Young Adult – Tenor/Baritone)
Phoenix is confident, kind, and emotionally present. As Frankie’s romantic interest, he brings warmth, attentiveness, and ease to their relationship. He also carries responsibility at home, including caring for a sibling with a disability, which informs his empathy and steadiness.

Strong acting required. Must be able to create a genuine, grounded connection within a romantic relationship.

• Casting note: This role includes staged romantic intimacy; all work will be approached with clear structure, communication, and respect for boundaries.

ANDREW
(Teen/Young Adult – Tenor/Baritone)
Andrew is outwardly charming, confident, and socially at ease. Beneath that exterior, he demonstrates entitlement, poor boundaries, and a disconnect between his actions and their impact.

Andrew is the perpetrator of sexual assault within the story. This role requires nuance and responsibility, avoiding caricature while portraying a recognizable and uncomfortable reality.

Strong acting required. Must be able to navigate complexity with control and clarity.

• Casting note: This role includes the portrayal of sexual assault (non-graphic, carefully choreographed). All staging will be approached with clear structure, communication, and strict attention to safety and boundaries. We are seeking a performer prepared to engage with this material seriously and responsibly.

Questions or comments? Please email:
Production@SpokaneCivicTheatre.com

ABOUT THE SHOW

Spokane Civic Theatre is proud to present its celebrated Bryan Harnetiaux Playwrights’ Forum Festival. Established in 1983, the festival has showcased new short plays and now limits its focus to serving Northwest playwrights. The Festival also includes a Youth Division, serving playwrights under 22 years old.

PERFORMANCE DETAILS

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June 18 – 21, 2026

AUDITIONS

May 10 and 11 at 6:30PM
Please be prepared for cold readings from multiple scripts.

AUDITION LOCATION

Spokane Civic Theatre, Main Stage
1020 N. Howard St.
Spokane, WA 99201

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