Singing Audition for "Footloose" Play

High School Senior: Ren is a joker who enjoys a good time. He is witty, clever, and funny. However, his father’s recent abandonment has wounded him deeply. He asserts his independence with feistiness and arrogance at times, however deep down he is a good guy with good heart. Featured soloist in numerous numbers. Strong singer and dancer.

The town preacher. Well-respected and wields a disproportionate amount of power over the townspeople, who look to him for spiritual and cultural leadership. Charismatic, charming. Has a quick mind, loving heart, and sense of humor. Still in grief over his son’s death, but this shows itself through his determination to protect the town from further loss. Soloist. Strong singer.

Reverend Shaw’s daughter. Smart and rebellious. Can play both the obedient and well-mannered preacher’s daughter and also a teasing and feisty girl about town who dates bad boys. Has high spirits, but these mask the grief she feels over her brother’s death and souring of her relationship with her father. Featured soloist in numerous numbers. Strong singer and dancer.

Reverend Shaw’s wife. Since their son’s death, her relationship with her husband has been strained, but still good-humored. She has a wry sense of humor, is irreverent at times, and is playful. Soloist. Strong singer.

Ren’s mother. Intelligent, resilient, and has a good sense of humor. Has a teasing good-natured relationship with Ren. Chafes a bit at the rules being enforced in the town and in her sister and brother-in-law’s house and how Ren is treated by them. Soloist. Strong singer.

Ariel’s best friend. Sassy and self-assured. Romantic. In love with Willard, but neither of them can figure out how to express that and get their relationship started. Featured soloist in numerous numbers. Strong singer and dancer.

Ren’s new friend in Bomont. A gentle soul but quick to want to settle disputes with his fists. A bit macho and belligerent. Is slow to understand how things work usually – has an innocence that is very endearing. Soloist. Strong singer and dancer.

Ariel’s boyfriend. A bad boy with a criminal record. Not too smart. Good-looking, but cocky and arrogant. He is dangerously possessive and quick to fight when threatened. Soloist. Strong singer, comfortable with some dancing.

Ariel and Rusty’s friends. Always looking to hang out and have a good time. Have featured solos within songs. Strong singer/dancers.

(High school seniors): Willard and Ren’s friends. Excited to encourage Ren and Willard in their endeavors. They sing a fun four part barbershop style number with Willard. Strong singer/dancers.

Lead vocalist of the band at the Bar-B-Que Cowboy Bar. Fun-loving and a showman. Opens up Act 2 with a rousing solo and gets sweet on Rusty. Strong singer. Comfortable with some dancing.

Owner of The Burger Blast, where teenagers go to hang out. Employees deliver food on roller skates, and she thinks she can still do this too, but she is a little wobbly. Spunky, intelligent, and assertive – she has no problem telling hoodlums to get lost! No singing/dancing required, but must have ability to roller skate. If you want to sing, you will be welcomed.

Chuck’s friends. Mean-spirited and always willing to follow Chuck into a fight. Ensemble Singing, some dancing.

Adults in the town (with lines).

Adults in the town (with lines).

Adults in the town (with lines).

Adults in the town (with lines).

Adults in the town (with lines).

Singing, some dancing.