TEF26: Be More Chill Audition/Tuition

MET’s Teen Ensemble 2026 – 2027 

Season & Audition Announcement 

Maryland Ensemble Theatre (MET) is excited to announce its 2026 – 2027 season for teen performers. MET’s Teen Ensemble is a program designed for students who are serious about pursuing a career in the performing arts industry. This program blends process and technique-based classes in addition to a final product (performance). These students are committed to the rigor and discipline it takes to have a thriving arts career. 

The Teen Ensemble will hold its first round of auditions for BE MORE CHILL August 20 5 – 7 PM and August 22 12 – 2pm. Auditions for the spring play, The Giver, will be held at a later date. Students who audition for BE MORE CHILL and wish to be considered for The Giver will not need to audition twice.  

We are seeking performers aged 13 – 19 for BE MORE CHILL and 12 – 19 for The Giver. Younger students may audition by invitation only. 

FALL/WINTER MUSICAL 

BE MORE CHILL
Music and Lyrics by Joe Iconis

Booky by Joe Tacz

Based on the Novel by Ned Vizzini

Directed by Zack Callis

Music Direction by Angelica Ramos

Choreography by TBD

ABOUT: Jeremy Heere is just an average teenager. That is, until he finds out about “The Squip,” a tiny supercomputer that promises to bring him everything he desires most: a date with Christine, an invite to the raddest party of the year and a chance to survive life in his suburban New Jersey high school. But is being the post popular guy in school worth the risk? Be More Chill is based on the novel by Ned Vizzini. 

KEY DATES

Age Range: Seeking actors 13 – 19 years old. 

BE MORE CHILL Character Descriptions

Jeremy Heere – (range A2 – A4) awkward high school junior

Christine Canigula (Range: F3 – D5) passionate high school theatre girl 

Michael Mell (range: B2 – A4) Jeremy's retro-obbsessed best friend

Jake Dillinger (range: Db3 – Bb4) high school awesomeness personified 

Rich Goranski (Range Bb2 – A4 w. Opt. E5) five feet four inches of teenage bully 

Chloe Valentine (Range: B3 – Eb5) the more popular girl in school, crass and confident 

Brooke Lohst (Range Bb3 – Eb5) the second most popular girl in school, insecure 

Jenna Rolan (range: G3 – G5) that girl who knows everyone’s business 

Mr. Here (Range: Ab2 -A4) Jeremy's dad, never wears pants. Also plays: Mr. Reyes*, Scary Stockyboy*

The Squip (Range F#2 – Ab4) the supercomputer in Jeremy’s Head 

Ensemble: Students

*The production team reserves the right to split these into stand alone roles

Audition Preparation 

Please prepare/bring the following: 

• 16-bars of music in the rock/pop musical theatre genre; 

• 1-minute comedic monologue from a published play or musical. 

• A headshot and resume

NOTE: you should be off-book for your monologue and song. If needed, you may have a script with you to reference during your monologue. Audition materials should be well prepared and rehearsed. 

Be prepared to: 

• Learn a short basic choreography sequence 

• Read from the script  

• Demonstrate any special skills. Examples include, but are not limited to, tumbling, turns, jumps, acrobatics, baton, etc. (optional)

Course Information

Part of your tuition covers a class outside of the rehearsal process. Not being able to participate in class due to previous commitments won’t have an impact on casting decisions, though it’s strongly encouraged that you do attend class. We would not prorate tuition due to student absenteeism. 

Course Title: Dancing for the Musical & Scene Study for the Actor

Course Description – Dancing for the Musical: This course focuses on the basic techniques and styles of musical theatre dancing. Be dressed ready to move. 

Instructor: Becca Benson

Course Description – Scene Study for the Actor: This course incorporated script analysis and research, along with characterization, to assist students in preparing for any role.

Instructor: Zack Callis

Course Meeting information: Tuesdays, 5:30 PM – 7 PM, beginning September 9 and ending November 10. 

Tuition: $475.00 (class & performance) 

There is a required $75 audition deposit that must be paid to secure your audition date. In the event the student is not cast by the Production Team, the deposit will be refunded. In the event the students refuse their role or withdraw from the program, the audition deposit will be held.