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Casting Kids and Teens for "Freaky Friday" The Musical!

Matawan, NJ, United States
ID: 585438Exp: 5/19/2025
Description:

Calling all teens, and an outgoing 9 to 11-year-old boy who loves to act, sing and dance. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: When mom Katherine and daughter Ellie magically switch bodies, their lives spiral into a hilarious and heartfelt whirlwind. Katherine must survive high school, while Ellie juggles adult stress, a looming wedding, and real-world responsibilities. Through the chaos, they learn to see each other—and themselves—in a whole new light, in a story that celebrates empathy, growth, and the messy magic of family. Additional info: Please prepare a short vocal selection in the style of the show and bring printed sheet music in the correct key—a piano accompanist will be provided. Teen actors should be prepared to dance. Rehearsals begin either May 31 or June 2. In June, rehearsals will run Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 10:00 PM, and Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. In July, rehearsals will be held Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 6:30 to 10:00 PM, and Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Tech Week will take place July 26–30 If interested, please apply.

11 roles

ELLIE BLAKEFemale15-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(+ Katherine in Ellie’s body. Mezzo soprano/Alto; Vocal Technique- Belting, Rock, Pop) 15 years old – 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 "Whats-her-name," easily forgotten – -unlike her "perfect" mom. Must also portray Katherine in Ellie's body. Strong belter.

FLETCHER BLAKEMale9-11 y.o.All ethnicities

(Tenor; Vocal Technique- Legit, Pop -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.)

ADAMMale15-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(Tenor; Vocal Technique- Rock, Legit, Pop. -Ellie’s smooth and charming crush, Adam is the “list master” with a confident, playful demeanor that captures attention wherever he goes.

SAVANNAHMale15-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(Soprano/Mezzo soprano/Alto; Vocal Technique- Belting, Pop, Rock. -The “top banana,” Savannah is a mean girl and bully with perfect posture, an aggressive attitude, and a relentless need to be the winner.

GRETCHENMale15-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(Soprano/Mezzo soprano/Alto; Vocal Technique- Belting, Pop, Rock. -Ellie’s best friend; intense, emotional, lacks confidence

HANNAHMale15-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(Soprano/Mezzo soprano/Alto; Vocal Technique- Belting, Pop, Rock. -Ellie’s best friend; hacker-geek, nerd girl

PARKERMale15-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(Tenor/Baritone Vocal Technique- Rock, Legit, Pop -Ellie’s friend, best friends with Wells

WELLSMale15-18 y.o.All ethnicities

(Tenor/BaritoneVocal Technique- Rock, Legit, Pop -Ellie’s friend; dorky but not meek, best friends with Parker

STUDENTSBoth genders15-18 y.o.All ethnicities

TEACHERSBoth genders15-18 y.o.All ethnicities

SAVANNAH’S FOLLOWERSBoth genders15-18 y.o.All ethnicities