"Freaky Friday" Show Needs Boys & Girls
Teen performers wanted for the "Freaky Friday" Show. See the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: When an overworked mother and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right again. Freaky Friday is a heartfelt, comedic, and unexpectedly emotional update on an American classic. By spending a day in each other's shoes, Katherine and Ellie come to appreciate one another's struggles, learn self-acceptance, and realize the immeasurable love and mutual respect that bond a mother and daughter. Additional info: SHOW DATES: JUNE 9-25, 2023 (Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays). ABOUT AUDITIONS: Music and movement, no monologues. ACTORS ARE ASKED TO PREPARE 16-32 bars of music appropriate to the style of the show. Bring sheet music in the correct key, acapella is not appropriate. Wear comfortable clothing and be ready to move. Directors will start with a group warmup and for choreography and movement. If you are interested please apply.
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The hero of the story, and a rumpled, disorganized "Every girl." Ellie is smart, funny, and passionate about her school's underground scavenger hunt, but sees herself as a "What’s-her-name," easily forgotten, unlike her "perfect" mom. Must also portray Katherine in Ellie's body; strong belter.
Ellie’s best friend, intense, emotional, lacks confidence; comfortable singing the contemporary/pop musical theatre style.
Ellie’s best friend, hacker-geek, self-described nerd; comfortable singing the contemporary/pop musical theatre style.
The List master. a paragon of adorable cool. Acts as the List Master of the school’s annual underground scavenger hunt; tenor.
The villain, brilliant, aggressive, a winner. Dancing a plus; comfortable singing the contemporary/pop musical theatre style.
Katherine's eccentric son and Ellie's younger brother. He is a budding puppeteer who habitually annoys his sister (but secretly looks up to her.); strong singer with ability to do two different puppet voices (Angry Bob, an enraged purple hippo, and Caspian, a proper British starfish).
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