Audition Info

Mean Girls

Paramount Theatre- Broadway Series

PERSONNEL

• Devon Hayakawa (Any Pronouns) – Director of MEAN GIRLS
• To Be Announced – Choreographer of MEAN GIRLS
• Kory Danielson (he/him) – Music Director of MEAN GIRLS
• Trent Stork (they/them) – Artistic Producer & Casting Director for Paramount Theatre

PRODUCTION DATES

• First Rehearsal: July 27, 2026
• Tech Begins: August 18, 2026
• First Public Performance: August 26, 2026
• Opening Night: September 4, 2026
• Closing Night: October 11, 2026

A FEW NOTES FROM CASTING

The character descriptions below refer to the age of the characters, we will be seeking actors over the age of 18 for all roles in this production.

Most characters we encounter currently are on the binary and are written with he/him or she/her pronouns. However limiting the descriptions are, our casting seeks to be inclusive as possible and we invite gender nonconforming, genderqueer, transgender, and nonbinary actors to submit for the roles they most identify with.

We will also list race/ethnicity when specific to the character but are otherwise seeking all races and ethnicities.

Please let us know if you have any questions, concerns, or if there are any accommodations we can provide.

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS

CADY

Female, late teens.

A new student at North Shore High School, Cady grew up in Africa and was homeschooled by her wildlife biologist parents. She is warm, curious, and extremely intelligent. Taking on The Plastics becomes an exhilarating game of chess for her – after all, this social hierarchy gives her a clear structure she can buy into while she’s still finding her place in this new, confusing world.

Voice Type: Contemporary Mix/Belter (Up to Gb5)

REGINA

Female, late teens.

Regina is the founder and leader of The Plastics. Every trend at North Shore High starts with her. She is regal, calculated, and a master of the social game of chess, but at her most vulnerable moments, she’s just another teenage girl facing all the complexities that come with adolescence. When you’re in with her, life is good, but she’s a fearsome enemy nobody wants to have.

Voice Type: Pop princess belter (up to Gb5)

JANIS

Female, late teens.

A self-proclaimed art freak, activist, and social outcast, Janis is not afraid to be weird or make others uncomfortable – she is unapologetically herself in every way. Even though she touts herself as an objective observer, she has a real chip on her shoulder when it comes to her explosive past with Regina. She’s hoping that Cady will be the third musketeer with her and Damian to make their own lovable weirdo version of The Anti Plastics.

Voice Type: Powerful Mezzo Belter (up to F5)

DAMIAN

Male, late teens.

Almost too gay to function. Outgoing, fun, and well-versed on the ins and outs of North Shore High’s social scene, Damian is a fiercely loyal friend to Janis, and a welcoming presence to Cady on her first day. He loves a big spectacle, and is always looking for an excuse to make life more like a Broadway musical (full of dance breaks, of course). Probably chronically online.

Voice Type: Contemporary Bari-Tenor (up to A4)

GRETCHEN

Female, late teens.

One of The Plastics. The ultimate people pleaser, Gretchen is constantly trying to anticipate Regina’s wants and meet Regina’s sky-high expectations. In order to survive the vicious high school food chain, she’s become a transactional social butterfly – she befriends people to learn their secrets only to trade them later for her own benefit. Somewhere within her, there’s someone kinder and more confident waiting to come out, but that version of Gretchen isn’t quite ready yet.

Voice Type: Contemporary mezzo (up to D5)

KAREN

Female, late teens.

One of The Plastics. Karen is coasting through life pretty unbothered – she’s kind, easy-going, and trusting. Probably the most approachable of The Plastics. May or may not have ESPN or something – her breasts can always tell when it’s going to rain. She places a lot of value in her looks. While many things may go over her head, every once in a while, she’s deeply profound (though these moments are few and far between).

Voice Type: Pop princess belter (up to Gb5)

AARON

Male, late teens.

Definitely a man written by a woman – he’s not only cute, but has a good moral compass and a backbone. A jock with a heart of gold. He’s authentic in a way that not many allow themselves to be at this age, and he remains more curious about life than many of his peers. He’s not immune to all the female attention he gets, but he’s not going to let himself be a pawn in their chess game either.

Voice Type: Contemporary high tenor (up to Bb4)

MRS. HERON/MS. NORBURY/MRS. GEORGE

Female, 30s-50s.

Mrs. Heron is Cady’s wildlife biologist mom who can’t understand why her daughter is devolving so rapidly right before her eyes. Ms. Norbury is Cady’s world-weary Calculus teacher who pushes Cady to be her truest and smartest self. Mrs. George is Regina’s “cool mom.” She’s desperate to look young and feel like she’s one of the girls. She’s also desperate for Regina not to repeat her mistakes.

Voice Type: Contemporary mezzo (up to Eb5)

MR. DUVALL

Male, Black, 30s-50s.

The principal of North Shore High. Mr. Duvall may have once taught computers to inmates at Old Joliet Prison, but nothing could have prepared him for the harsh realities of out-of-control high school girls. In fact, if he’s being honest, he’d really rather go back to teaching inmates.

Voice Type: sings within ensemble.

KEVIN G.

Male, South Asian, late teens.

Kevin is the extremely driven captain of the North Shore Mathletes. He believes he’s the raddest kid in school, which may or may not be true, but hey, at least he thinks he is. When he’s not competing with the Mathletes, he’s probably recording pretty decent rap singles on SoundCloud.

Voice Type: Contemporary bari-tenor within ensemble who raps solo

ENSEMBLE

Any and all genders & ethnicities, late teens.

For the most part, the students of North Shore High School. They range from varsity jocks to rich stoners, from sexually active band geeks to members of the debate team, from show choir kids to the uncool mathletes. At times, they’re just as unruly as the wild animals Cady grew up watching in Kenya. Strong singers and dancers.

Vocal Type: Strong pop tenors and mezzo belters.