Young Talent Wanted for "Footloose" The Musical
Audition for "Footloose" The Musical. Looking to cast performers in high school students (entering 9th grade in the Fall of 2024) and older. Please see the details below. About the project: Synopsis: When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. But he’s not prepared for the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, who is determined to exercise control over the town’s youth. Additional info: The production is based on a film of the same title. The audition process will include learning and presenting a dance sequence, readings from the script, a short monologue presentation (provided), and a vocal audition. For the vocal audition, those auditioning should prepare 16 bars of music in a Broadway/pop style, bring recorded music with them or they may learn the “Footloose” opening number (materials available on the website) to present for their vocal audition with piano accompaniment. Please come dressed comfortably, with hair pulled back from your face. Rehearsals will be held from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays at the beginning of the production schedule. Closer to the production, rehearsals will be held Mondays-Fridays and may go as late as 10:00 p.m. Not every actor will be required at every rehearsal. Please bring a full list of conflicts with you to the audition. If interested, please apply.
17 roles
(Lead) Tenor. Energetic, emotional, rebellious, likable; emotes his pain through quirky sarcasm and dance; strong dancer.
(Lead) Mezzo-Pop. Smart, a bit of the bad girl with an edge, sweet, the rebellious minister’s daughter; role requires strong belt, must be a strong singer/dancer.
(Supporting) Great soprano/pop voice. Ariel’s friend; a bit scatterbrained, sweet, fun, knows everything about everything; role requires strong belt, strong comedic timing and dance.
(Supporting) Tenor. A simple country bumpkin with a warm heart and a big smile; comedic timing and dance a must.
(Supporting) Mezzo/Alto. Ariel’s friend; the smart one of the group; role requires strong belt, comedic timing, and dance.
(Supporting) Mezzo. Ariel’s friend; strong belt, comedic timing, and dance required.
Ren’s aunt
Lulu’s husband
Gym teacher
Roger’s Wife
Chuck’s buddy
Chuck’s buddy
School Principal
Owner of the Burger Blast
Ren’s friend
Ren’s friend