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Teen Dancer Audition For Upcoming Musical "Footloose"

Church Hill, MD, United States
ID: 579395Exp: 1/19/2025
Description:

Teen actors are invited to audition for "Footloose" Musical. Please see the details below. About the project: Based on the popular 1984 movie, Footloose follows Ren McCormack, a teenager who moves to the small town of Bomont, where dancing and rock music are banned. Ren and his friends take a stand against this oppressive law, fighting to bring dance back to the town. Featuring an unforgettable soundtrack with hits like “Let’s Hear It for the Boy,” “Holding Out for a Hero,” and the title song “Footloose,” the show offers a fast-paced, exciting experience with a timeless message of courage, freedom, and the power of music and dance. Additional info: What to Prepare: Vocal Audition: Please prepare a song in the style of Footloose (pop/rock). An accompanist will be provided, so bring sheet music in the correct key. Dance Audition: Be prepared to learn a short dance combination. Wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Acting Audition: You will also read from the script during the audition. Rehearsals will be held in Centreville, MD, beginning January 27 and continuing until Tech Week (March 30 – April 3, 2025). Then the Footloose production will move into Church Hill Theatre. The full schedule will be created based on schedules and needs. If interested, please apply.

12 roles

REN MCCORMACKMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Teenager from Chicago, fun, quick-witted and loves to dance, out-going personality. ETHEL's son, has solos, has duet with ARIEL & harmony. Dances well, athletic skills a plus.

ARIEL MOOREFemale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

SHAW & VI's daughter. Sings and dances well. . Rebellious for a Reverend's daughter, like Rizzo in Grease, but more mischievous than negative. Dances very well.

WILLARD HEWITTMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Big guy, short temper, loves his mama. Befriended by Ren. Many lines, sings Solo & 3-part harmony with several solo lines. "Learns" to dance.

RUSTYFemale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

ARIEL's friend. Several lines, some dancing. Sings Solo & 3-part harmony with several solo lines. Think girls from Little Shop, but with a few more lines

WENDYFemale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

JO ARIEL's friend. Some lines, some dancing. Sings in 3-part harmony with several solo lines. Think girls from Little Shop, but with a few more lines.

URLEENFemale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

ARIEL's friend. Some lines, some dancing. Sings in 3-part harmony with several solo lines. Think girls from Little Shop, but with a few more lines.

CHUCK CRANSTONMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

ARIEL's boyfriend. local "bad boy". Doesn't like Ren, sings with ARIEL with male back up.

LYLEMale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

CHUCK's friend - A few lines, sings strong 3-part harmony, some dancing.

JETERMale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Friend of WILLARD, some lines, Sings 3-part harmony, some dancing.

BICKLEMale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Friend of WILLARD, some lines, Sings 3-part harmony, some dancing.

GARVINMale16-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Friend of WILLARD, some lines, Sings 3-part harmony, some dancing.

TEEN CHORUS / DANCERSBoth genders15-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Some parts may be double-cast. Several big dance numbers in the show - any combination of the following skills are a plus: acrobatics, gymnastics, break-dancing, line-dancing, leaps, splits. Ability to sing desired