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The ghost-with-the-most comes to the stage in this edgy and irreverent musical comedy based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film. Beetlejuice tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager obsessed with the whole “being dead thing.” Lucky for Lydia, her new house is haunted by a recently deceased couple and Beetlejuice, a delightful demon with a real zest for life. When Lydia calls on Beetlejuice to scare away anyone with a pulse, this double-crossing specter shows his true stripes, unleashing a (Nether)world of pandemonium!

This show will be run by students - from directing to vocal direction, costumes, sets, and more!

Auditions and Director Applications will be available in March 2026.

All proceeds will go toward a local charity!

May 8, 2026 @7pm
May 9, 2026 @7pm
May 10, 2026 @2pm
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CHARACTERS

Lydia Deetz - Whip-smart, grieving fifteen- year-old whose dark sense of humor helps her cope with the loss of her mother, Emily. Lydia is unfazed by Beetlejuice’s antics and easily holds her own against both him and all things Netherworld.
Charles Deetz - Lydia’s father. He wants to help her get over the loss of her mother, although the ways he tries to “help” aren’t really what Lydia needs. Charles is under a lot of pressure between his concerns over Lydia, his secret relationship with Delia, his professional life, and his own grief (which he tries to ignore).
Beetlejuice - The dead guy of the hour! This titular character is zany, spooky, and absolutely hilarious. Though Beetlejuice exists in a morally gray area, he’s more of a trickster than a malevolent threat. He’s happy to align his interests with others, but ultimately, he’s looking out for himself.
Adam Maitland - Devoted husband of Barbara, just can’t catch a break. While life’s stresses were getting to him – renovation of the house, financial difficulties, and the decision about having a child – he certainly wasn’t ready for death.
Barbara Maitland - Barbara's stresses align with her husband’s, in life and death, although Barbara is a bit more adventurous than Adam. She is very kind but also strong-willed and a quick thinker. Barbara immediately bonds with Lydia.
Delia Schlimmer - Hopelessly (sometimes maniacally) optimistic. She believes fully in her guru, Otho, and considers herself a life coach, though underneath her façade she’s quite fragile and desperately wants to fit in with the Deetzes. Delia loves Charles and genuinely cares about Lydia’s well-being, even if her attempts to connect are somewhat misguided.
Maxie Dean - The business tycoon whom Charles hopes to impress.
Sky - a Precocious Girl Scout
Miss Argentina - Former beauty queen, greets the recently dead in the Netherworld. 
Maxine Dean - Maxie's fourth (or fifth) wife.
Otho - Delia's guru and occasional exorsist. 
Juno - Beetlejuice’s mother, runs the recently dead intake with an iron fist. She has “a voice like road tar” and no sympathy for anyone.
​Ensemble - Includes the Priest, The Recently Deceased (Parachute Jumper, Death by Toaster, Dead Cheerleader, Death by Fireworks, Cigar Mobster, Dead Jockey, Machete Groom, Dead Drill Team, and Hunter with a Shrunken Head), Mourners, Movers (Mover #1, Mover #2), Lawyers, Girl Scouts, Caiter-Waiter, Beetlejuice Clones (Clone #1, Clone #2), Cheerleaders, Studio Audience, Sandworm
BEETLEJUICE JR is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International www.mtishows.com
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  • Home
  • 2025-2026 Season
    • 2025 Fall Bash
    • Hadestown
    • Noises Off
    • Spring Movie Night
    • Beetlejuice
    • 2026 Theatre Gala
  • AUDITIONS
  • THESPIAN BOARD
    • Meet the Board
    • ITS Points & Info
    • Board Info & Docs
  • POPS
    • Get Involved
    • POPS Board
  • Stage Struck PODCAST
  • TICKETS
  • ADVERTISE
  • Scholarship
  • About Us
    • Donate
    • FAQs
    • Past Shows >
      • Miscast Cabaret
      • All Shook Up
      • Clue
      • Oliver!
      • Shakespeare Goes Wrong
      • Totally 80s
      • Moon Over Buffalo
      • Cinderella
      • Harvey
      • Little Shop of Horrors
      • Our Town
      • Nice Work If You Can Get It
      • Electra
      • Addams Family
      • Lend Me a Tenor
      • How to Succeed In Business
      • Night Watch
      • Pirates of Penzance
      • The Servant of Two Masters
      • Anything Goes
      • Present Laughter
    • Arts at SLHS/Partners
  • Contact Us