Winnie the Pooh Auditions

Audition Preparation

Characters

Winnie the Pooh Winnie the Pooh is a bear with very little brain. His good heart and love of honey will capture your audience's hearts as he helps his friends find Christopher Robin. Cast a performer who is a strong singer, as Pooh has several solo lines. DEEPLY SINCERE

Piglet Piglet is a shy and quiet pig. They are often afraid of their own shadow but are also incredibly smart and noble and a great problem solver. Cast a performer who can portray the timid side of Piglet while projecting their voice – and personality – to the audience. Piglet's solo lines are perfect for a singer with a sweet voice. ANXIOUS BUT ALWAYS TRYING

Tigger Tigger is a tiger and a bundle of energy. He is fiercely loyal, never stops bouncing and is always up for an adventure. Cast a student who can bring a big personality and a lot of excitement to the role. While a good singer will have a fun time with Tigger's song, it is most important that the personality of this character comes through. CHAOTIC BUT NEVER MEAN

Eyeore Eeyore is a gloomy but loyal donkey. He can never seem to shake his bad luck and is constantly losing his tail. Despite his gloomy attitude, he always wants the best for his friends. While Eeyore has one solo singing line, this is primarily an acting role that requires a disciplined actor with good diction. Eeyore's lines are a treat for the audience, and can lead to a case of the giggles. LOW ENERGY BUT VERY WISE

Rabbit Rabbit is a worrisome rabbit who means the best for his friends but is not always sure how to help. The actor playing this role should be able to find variety in the ways to portray Rabbit's nervousness. Rabbit primarily sings as part of the ensemble with only one solo singing line, so cast a strong actor in this role. CONTROLLING BUT MOTIVATED BY CARE (ex. constantly fixing things)

Owl Owl is a well-educated, slightly pompous owl. He is quick to explain or lecture, even when he isn't sure of the right answer. Still, the other animals look up to Owl and come to him when Christopher Robin has gone missing. Owl's solos in "The Backson Song" are some of the most challenging in the show but can be spoken if necessary. Cast an actor with a good sense of rhythm and pitch in this role. CONFIDENT BUT OFTEN WRONG

Kanga Kanga is a gentle kangaroo and mother to Roo. She is good-natured and always ready to take care of the other animals. This role has one solo singing line and is perfect for a performer with a lot of heart. Consider casting a performer who is taller than the actor playing Roo. CALM, CARING, PROTECTIVE

Roo Roo is a kangaroo and the youngest animal in the wood. They are boisterous and playful and always look up to their friend Tigger. This is a great role for a student new to theater. You may want to audition Kanga and Roo at the same time, since they will always be together onstage. BRAVE, PLAYFUL, AND ALWAYS EXPLORING

Christopher Robin Christopher Robin is a kind boy who plays with his animal friends in the Hundred Acre Wood and leads by example. While his disappearance creates the scare of the Backson, his return sets everything right again. This non-singing role is a wonderful opportunity for an actor who can deliver spoken lines loudly and clearly. A QUIET LEADER WHO BELIEVES IN HIS FRIENDS (GENTLE, STEADY, KIND)

Pooh’s Tummy Pooh's Tummy is the endearing - but very hungry - part of Pooh! This role can be one or more performers who are onstage, offstage or any way that fits your production. The Tummy does not have any spoken lines and may be a great role for performers new to theater. While not necessary, you may want to find performers who are shorter than your actor playing Pooh.

Red Narrator Speaks with confidence, helps move the story forward with big storytelling energy. You are excited to share the adventure. BOLD AND BRAVE

Orange Narrator Finds fun in everything. Brings warmth and excitement and keeps the audience engaged. You love telling this story. JOYFUL AND ENERGETIC

Green Narrator Notices details and learns from what happens in the story. Wonders about the world. You are discovering the story as you tell it. CURIOUS AND GROWING

Blue Narrator Slows things down when needed. Helps important moments land. Blue is the gentle emotional presence. You help the audience listen carefully. CALM AND THOUGHTFUL

Indigo Narrator Sees deeper meaning and adds wonder and mystery. Connects emotions to the story. You bring imagination to life. IMAGINATIVE AND INSIGHTFUL

Violet Narrator Supports characters emotionally and feels empathy for everyone. Creates warmth and connection. KIND AND ENCOURAGING