Auditions for Finding Neverland at JJP

Auditions for Finding Neverland
August 10-11, 2026 7pm-10pm
Shows will run November 6-22, 2026!
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?

Please prepare up to 1 minute of any song (including from the show) with an accompanying track or sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. No acapella.
Please be prepared for a dance audition. Wear closed toed shoes and something you can move in.
You may be asked to do a cold-read.
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
Sylvia
A recent widow and mother of 4 boys, she encourages her boys to be free thinkers and is one herself.
Gender: Female
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: F#3
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