Overview
High Note: F5
Low Note: F#3/Gb3
Analysis
Jenna, a young woman in her twenties, is the newly-pregnant protagonist of Waitress. She works as a waitress at Joe’s Pie Diner, where she also uses her incredible culinary talent to bake their specialty pies. Jenna is trapped in an abusive relationship with her husband
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Editor Picks & Commentary
When auditioning for Jenna, focus on her warmth, emotional depth, and quiet resilience. Jenna is a woman trapped in an unhappy marriage who finds solace and hope through baking—and through rediscovering her sense of self. She’s compassionate and nurturing, yet weighed down by regret and fear. In your audition, show both her strength and her fragility: she’s not broken, just deeply human. Ground your performance in truth and simplicity—Jenna’s emotions are raw and unfiltered, not theatrical or
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