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Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill: The Musical
Lyrics by Alanis Morissette
Music by Alanis Morissette & Glen Ballard
Book by Diablo Cody
Directed by Matthew McCray
Music Directed by Lex Leigh
Casting Director: Lindsay Brooks
Jagged Little Pill reimagines Alanis Morissette’s iconic 1995 album into a contemporary musical that delves into the complexities of a seemingly perfect suburban family. Set in the affluent town of Connecticut, the story centers on Mary Jane Healy, a mother grappling with past traumas and addiction, while balancing her family as they confront issues including sexual assault, gender identity, and societal expectations. Through powerful performances and Morissette’s evocative music that defined a generation, this award winning musical weaves together themes of family, healing, and empowerment. It’s a fearless, exhilarating celebration of hope, self-discovery, and the messy beauty of being human.
Content Notice
Jagged Little Pill contains themes and on-stage depictions that may be distressing to some individuals. These may include: opioid misuse and overdose; sexual violence; references to pornography; depictions of teenage sexuality; underage alcohol use; strong language; religious bias; racism; and interracial adoption.
An on-staff Intimacy Coordinator will be available throughout the production process.
Please review this subject matter carefully when deciding whether to audition.
Saturday, March 21 from 4PM-7:30PM & Sunday, March 22 from 10AM-2PM. (Time subject to change.)
Callbacks:
By invitation only. Thursday, April 16, 2026 starting at 7pm.
Location
Chance Theater,
5522 E. La Palma Ave.,
Anaheim, CA 92807
Click here for directions.
Submission
By appointment
Appointments are determined by invitation after submission. Submit to Airtable.
Applications are being accepted via Actor’s Access as well. Please see the listing on Breakdown Express.
Open Call
The first 30 minutes of each audition date. (Subject to change.)
Bring
Copy of headshot and resume. Please prepare 16-32 bars of music in the style of the show but exclude selections from the show.
If you’re unable to attend General Auditions, video submissions will be accepted by invitation. To express your interest, please use the “Comments or Questions” section on Airtable. Slate with your name, pronouns, interested role(s), and go directly into your song.
Rehearsals
At Chance Theater, Anaheim, CA
Beginning June 1, 2026. Weekday evenings and weekends.
Performances
At Chance Theater, Anaheim, CA
July 10 – August 9, 2026
Thursday 7:30pm, Friday 8pm, Saturday 3pm and 8pm, and Sunday 3pm
Special preview performance Sunday, July 12 at 7pm
Pay
$16.90/hour for rehearsals and performances for 10-25 hours per week. No minimum.
Note: All roles are non-union. All actors must be local to the Los Angeles/Orange County area. No travel or housing is provided.
COVID-19 Policies:
The production will rehearse and be performed in-person, following all local, state, CDC, and OSHA health & safety guidelines. The latest protocols can be found [ COVID Guidelines ].
Character Breakdown:
Frankie Healy
Female, 18-24 to play 16, Black
The Healys’ adopted Black daughter. A rebellious, passionate teenage activist struggling to find her place in her family’s picture-perfect lily-white community. Cheats on Jo with Phoenix.
Pop/Rock Belter: F#3-F#5
Steve Healy
Male, 40-59, Any Ethnicity
Mary Jane’s husband, a workaholic attorney who feels increasingly disconnected from his wife. Struggles to support both his wife and daughter as they endlessly argue due to conflicting life experiences.
Pop/Rock Tenor: A2-A4
Nick Healy
Male, 18-24 to play 18, Any Ethnicity
The Healys’ “golden boy” biological son. Pressure-cooker overachiever accepted into Harvard who feels the immense expectation of maintaining the family’s perfect image.
Pop/Rock Tenor: Eb3-Bb4
Jo
Trans-Male/Non-Binary, 18-24 to play 16, Any Ethnicity
Trans-masculine/Nonbinary rebellious teenager experimenting with their gender expression. Frankie’s artistic best friend and partner, dealing with a lack of acceptance from their own mother. An actor with a Trans-masculine/Nonbinary lived experience is a plus.
Pop/Rock Belter: E3-G5
Bella
Female, 18-24 to play 18, Any Ethnicity
A free-spirited, whimsical teenage girl who becomes the victim of a sexual assault at a party, which causes the community to shatter. May also double in the Ensemble.
Pop/Rock Belter: F#3-A5
Phoenix
Male, 18-24 to play 16, Any Ethnicity
A new student at school who becomes involved with Frankie. He is a grounded, thoughtful young man with a kind soul and a complicated past. A gifted musician and poet, he offers Frankie a sense of calm and sincerity that contrasts with her chaos. May also double in the Ensemble.
Pop/Rock Tenor: E3-Bb4
Andrew
Male, 18-24 to play 18, Any Ethnicity
A jock athlete from a wealthy family. He is Nick’s best friend and relies on Nick’s silence when he sexually assaults Bella while she is drunk and unconscious. Must be a strong dancer or mover. Will also double in the Ensemble.
Pop/Rock Tenor: F#3-A4
Ensemble
Any Gender, 18-35 to play 16-60, Any Ethnicity
6 performers who are strong vocalists, actors, and dancers. Experience with contemporary and hip-hop styles, a plus. These performers will play Classmates, Protestors, Moms, Doctors, Carolers, Passerby, Receptionist, Barista, Pharmacist, Teacher, among others, and they will be featured throughout the show.
Strong Pop/Rock Vocalists to cover all voice types.
The Role of Mary Jane Healy has been pre-cast.
General In-Person Audition Guidelines
When: Saturday, March 21 from 4PM-7:30PM & Sunday, March 22 from 10AM-2PM. (Time subject to change)
Location: Chance Theater (5522 E La Palma Ave, Anaheim CA 92807)
By appointment: Appointments are determined by invitation after submission. Submit to Airtable.
Video Submissions
If you’re unable to attend General Auditions, video submissions will be accepted by invitation. To express your interest, please use the “Comments or Questions” section on Airtable. Slate with your name, pronouns, interested role(s), and go directly into your song.