AUDITIONS: DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE MUSICAL

PRESENTED IN THE BATTELL COMMUNITY CENTER THEATRE

DIRECTED BY:  Amelia Claeys
BOOK BY: Kevin Del Aguila
MUSIC & LYRICS BY: Michael Mahler & Alan Schmuckler
MUSIC ADAPTED, ARRANGED and PRODUCED BY: Bryan Louiselle
BASED ON THE “DIARY OF A WIMPY KID” BOOKS BY: Jeff Kinney
 
SYNOPSIS:

Middle school, ugh, It’s the worst, but Greg is determined not to be at the bottom of the popularity chart. He’ll leave that to his weird neighbor, Fregley. Or maybe Greg’s best friend, Rowley Jefferson. But it’s not going to be Greg… no way.

Jeff Kinney’s popular character takes center stage as Greg’s cartoon diary comes to life in a hilarious and heartfelt musical. Will Greg’s plans to become popular lead him to sacrifice his one true friend? Can anyone avoid the dreaded Cheese Touch? Grab a hall pass and don’t be late for an adventure familiar to anyone who actually survived middle school.
AUDITION/CALLBACK INFORMATION
Audition/Callback location: South Bend Civic Theatre- 403 N. Main Street, South Bend, Indiana — Enter through main doors off Main Street 
IMPORTANT DATES

AUDITIONS

AUDITION DATES:
 
MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2025 @ 6 PM – 8 PM
 
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2025 @ 6 PM – 8 PM
 
CALLBACK DATE:
 
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2025 @ 6 PM – 8 PM

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

First Rehearsal: Monday, January 5, 2026
 
Rehearsals will be held: Mondays through Thursdays, 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Jan. 5 – Mar. 5, 2026
ALL REHEARSALS WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE SOUTH BEND CIVIC THEATRE
*A more specific rehearsal schedule will be sent out once the show is cast*
 
Tech week begins: MONDAY, March 8, 2026
TECH WEEK AND PERFORMANCES WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE BATTELL COMMUNITY CENTER THEATRE

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
*dates italicized are potential show dates and will be confirmed asap. Please take them into consideration when determining conflicts. Any and all potential extra show dates that appear after casting will be communicated immediately by production management.*
THURSDAY, March 12 @ 7:30 pm – BATTELL, Preview night (Final Dress with an Audience)
 
FRIDAY, March 13 @ 7:30 pm – BATTELL, Opening Night
SATURDAY, March 14 @ 2:00 pm – BATTELL
SATURDAY, March 14 @ 7:30 pm – BATTELL
 
MONDAY, March 16 @10:30 am & 12:30 pm – School Performance
 
TUESDAY, March 17 @10:30 am & 12:30 pm – School Performance
FRIDAY, March 20 @ 7:30 pm – BATTELL
SATURDAY, March 21 @ 2:00 pm – BATTELL
+ Final performance will be followed by a mandatory strike. Details will be shared ahead of time depending on show needs. 
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What To Prepare

Click “I Want to Audition!” above review the google audition form for what to prepare. 

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Additional Information

Audition/Callback location: South Bend Civic- 403 N. Main Street, South Bend, Indiana — Enter through main doors off Main Street

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

Ages 8-17 are welcome to audition.

GREG HEFLEY
Male – 11
11 year-old, first year middle-schooler, driven with a burning desire to achieve popularity and acclaim at any and all costs. Equal parts cocky and insecure, Greg’s single-focus on popularity often makes him short-sighted and immature, almost costing him his closest friendship. Strong, comedic young performer with a powerful, unchanged singing voice.

ROWLEY JEFFERSON
Male – 11
11 year-old, first year middle-schooler, with a determinedly sunny disposition and über positive outlook on life. Almost blindly devoted to Greg, but ultimately capable of standing up for himself. Strong, comedic young performer with a powerful, unchanged singing voice.

RODRICK HEFLEY
Male – 16
Sullen, sarcastic 16 year-old, older brother of Greg, and his main tormentor. Brash and obnoxious, Rodrick is the front-man of the heavy-metal, garage band; Löded Diper and delights in torturing Greg and taxing their parents goodwill. Strong, comedic young performer with a powerful, singing voice.

FRANK HEFFLEY
Male
Greg’s put-upon father, who possesses an interest in U.S. history and a deep distrust of teenagers. Uncomfortable speaking with tweens, Frank is always trying to toughen Greg up and get him to “go be active,” perhaps in an effort to keep his son from following in his own wimpy footsteps. Strong, comedic performer and singer.

SUSAN HEFFLEY
Female
Greg’s chipper, loving, and overly-supportive mother, Susan is a former Pre-school teacher who is constantly looking for “teachable moments” with her boys. Though she always sees the best in her kids (sometimes blinding her to reality), she is also quick to become the household disciplinarian when necessary. Strong, comedic performer and singer.

MANNY HEFFLEY
All Genders
Impossibly adorable and spoiled baby brother of Greg and Rodrick. Manny enjoys exalted status as his parents dote on him and make constant excuses for his behavior. Strong comedic young performer of any gender, to portray a toddler.

CHIRAG GUPTA
Male
Greg’s quick-witted and wily classmate, who is enthusiastically engaged in a years-long prank-battle with Greg. Strong, comedic young performer with a powerful unchanged singing voice.

PATTY FARRELL
Female
Ambitious, driven, and overachieving classmate of Greg. Always out to best him at every turn since he poured glitter-glue down her back in second grade, Patty sees success as the only destination. Strong, comedic young performer with a powerful singing voice.

FREGLEY
Male
Greg’s deeply odd-ball classmate, who is sensitive to sugar and unapologetically interested in his own boogers. Strong, comedic young performer with a powerful, unchanged singing voice.

BRYCE ANDERSON
Male
Dreamboat classmate of Greg’s, who enjoys unfettered adoration and popularity. Infamous for his cutting remarks and cute-butt status, Bryce has hit his growth-spurt early and presents as more mature than many of his peers. Strong, comedic young performer and singer.

JOSHIE
Female/Male
European teen pop star and Rowley’s idol. A cross between a boy-band star and KidsBop performer, Joshie is obviously manufactured to make responsibility sound cool to 6-8 year old girls. His motto: follow your dreams and respect your parents! Strong, comedic young performer and singer with pop chops.

CHRIS/CHRISTINE HOSEY & LIONEL/LEONA JAMES
Female/Male
Two of the most unpopular and nerdy kids in Middle School. Strong, comedic young performer and singers.

PAULENE & YVETTE
Females
Patty Farrell’s minions. They like what she likes and dislike whatever she dislikes – aka Greg. They are perfect in every way, but always look up to Patty. Strong, comedic young performer and singers.

CLAIRE
Female
A ‘Wednesday Addams’-lite, goth-in-training middle schooler. Claire is the keeper of the lore of the Cheese Touch and takes it upon herself to make sure nobody starts the dreaded curse again. Strong, comedic young performer and singer.

MRS. CLAYTON/FREGLEY’S MOM
Female
CHARACTER WOMAN – FEMALE IDENTIFYING, ANY ETHNICITY Plays: MRS. CLAYTON Greg’s no-nonsense English teacher. Loves to host the Winter Talent Show every year. FREGLEY’S MOM A creepy, frail, and occasionally terrifying elderly woman. She could be a ghost. Strong, comedic performer and singer.

AMELIA CLAEYS
Director