"Freaky Friday" The Musical Looking for Young Performers
Disney's "Freaky Friday" The Musical needs ages 9+. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Rate: Non-Union/Non-Paid. Additional info: Plan on being with directors for about an hour for singing your prepared music portion(s), cold-reading, and a possible movement cut. Live Production runs March 23- April 2, 2023, at The Chesapeake Arts Center Rehearsals begin January 8, 2023. F YOU WISH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS PRODUCTION, PROOF OF UP-TO-DATE COVID-19 VACCINATION [INCLUDING BOOSTERS IF APPLICABLE] WILL BE REQUIRED BY DECEMBER 1, 2022. See the attachment for details. When applying, please include the following: -your name -which character(s) you’re interested in being considered for -whether you’d like to submit virtually or audition in-person -any time or date restrictions/preferences you have Dec 6 or 7 from 6 pm-9 pm -a copy of your headshot (or a clear picture of your face) -a theatrical resumé (or short list of a few recent shows) Once you’ve sent in your request for materials, directors will send you the online audition form, music cut(s), and character sides within 24 hours.
9 roles
Must have the ability to portray an adult for most of the show. As Ellie: smart, funny, rumpled, and a bit sloppy - uses humor and brash behavior to hide her sadness about having lost her father at an early age. As Katherine in Ellie’s body: decisive but wavering, trying to be the adult while fighting her teenage urges and distressed at being treated as a child. Singer with a strong belt.
Ellie’s brother; eccentric and naïve, he is obsessed with his puppets, especially ANGRY BOB, and enraged purple hippo, and CASPIAN, a proper British Starfish.
Ellie’s best friend; is intense, emotional, and lacks confidence
Also Ellie’s best friend; hacker-geek, nerd girl
The Listmaster (in charge of the Scavenger Hunt), adorably cool
The villain; brilliant, aggressive, a winner
Ellie’s friend, completely average, best friends with Wells
Ellie’s friend; is dorky but not meek, best friends with Parker
Random Teen, generally unimpressed.
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