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Singing Auditions for "Footloose" Musical Show

Manasquan, NJ, United States
ID: 276089Exp: 1/19/2025
Description:

The company is holding auditions for "Footloose" Musical Show and looking for performers, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: Join us for the ultimate dance sensation - Footloose! This explosive musical, based on the beloved '80s film, is set to take your breath away with its infectious energy and a story that will have you cheering for freedom! With a chart-topping soundtrack featuring hits like "Footloose," "Let's Hear It for the Boy," and "Holding Out for a Hero," this high-energy production will have you tapping your feet and singing along. Additional info: Eight performances will run from March 28 - April 6, 2025 Please prepare a 32-measure cut of a 1980's pop or contemporary musical theatre song, in the style of the show that shows your vocal range to be heard and performed at the open call audition. Footloose, also known as a jukebox musical. Actors need to provide sheet music (piano/vocal), in the correct key, of the song they are auditioning with for the piano accompaniment. When applying, please include Headshot, Resume

23 roles

REN MCCORMACKBoth genders18-30 y.o.All ethnicities

(Tenor D3-C5) A boy from Chicago who moves with his mother to the small town of Bomont. Witty, passionate, and desperately fun-loving. While reckoning with his father's desertion, he becomes the catalyst of change in his new home as he journeys towards adulthood. Male-presenting triple threat, all ethnicities. Must believably play 18 onstage.

ETHEL MCCORMACKBoth genders35-55 y.o.All ethnicities

(Alto A3-D5) Ren's mother. Responsible for giving him his wit, intelligence and resilience. We see her navigate a newly blended family and jarring change of lifestyle while discovering how to better support Ren. Their mutual loss has brought them closer and they share a teasing, good-natured relationship.

REVEREND SHAW MOOREBoth genders35-55 y.o.All ethnicities

(Baritone A2-F#4) The minister of Bomont. Charismatic, charming, quick minded, a loving heart, and a great sense of humor - all of which endear him to his congregation. He is a true community leader. But while trying to be strong for so many, he continues to mourn and struggle with the death of his son.

VI MOOREBoth genders35-55 y.o.All ethnicities

(Alto A3-Db5) Shaw's wife. Despite the loss of her son and strained relationships at home, she understands that good humor and unwavering empathy will keep life running smoothly. With plucky irreverence, she gives us a glimpse of what things were like before the tragedy.

ARIEL MOOREBoth genders18-30 y.o.All ethnicities

(Alto/Mezzo G3-Eb5) Vi & Shaw's teenage daughter. She smartly and effortlessly moves between the worlds she exists in. In her father's presence, she is buttoned-up and demure. While with Chuck she burns off all her raucous, thrill-seeking behavior. Her high spirits are her attempt to keep a lid on her grief about her brother's death and strained relationship with her father. Must believably play 18 onstage.

LULU WARNICKERBoth genders40-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ren's aunt and Ethel's sister. Longtime resident of Bomont, she and her husband open their home to her family. A caring traditionalist and passionate member of her community.

WES WARNICKERBoth genders40-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Lulu's husband. A patriarch of Bomont and less empathetic traditionalist than his wife. Friend of the other men in Bomont who share the same ideals.

COACH ROGER DUNBARBoth genders30-56 y.o.All ethnicities

The high school gym teacher. Another patriarchal member of Bomont, he is one of the few sets of eyes and ears for the congregation inside the high school. An avid supporter of the law established in the town and friend of Rev. Moore and Wes.

ELEANOR DUNBARBoth genders30-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Coach Dunbar's wife. Another traditional minded Bomont citizen. She has an affinity for baking and bridge. A peace-keeper.

RUSTYBoth genders18-30 y.o.All ethnicities

(Alto/Mezzo A3-F#5)) Ariel's best friend. Sassy and self-assured yet deeply romantic. She believes that she and Willard are destined to be together, despite their shared ineptitude at expressing themselves. She finds a quick love of dancing and is not afraid to speak her mind. Must believably play 18 onstage

URLEENBoth genders18-30 y.o.All ethnicities

(Alto A3-D5) Ariel's friend. Humorously curious about all of the thrills Ariel pursues. Along with Rusty & Wendy Jo, she personifies the watchful eyes that surround the community. Must believably play 18 onstage.

WENDY JOFemale18-30 y.o.All ethnicities

(Alto/Mezzo A3-E5) Ariel's friend. Humorously curious about all of the thrills Ariel pursues. Along with Rusty & Wendy Jo, she personifies the watchful eyes that surround the community. Must believably play 18 onstage.

CHUCK CRANSTONMale18-30 y.o.All ethnicities

(Tenor F#3-B4) Ariel's boyfriend. A dead-beat, drop-out, drug dealer. He is the opposite of everything Shaw would hope Ariel would find in a partner. Hence why Ariel is excited to date him. Not the brightest bulb on the tree but not completely unaware, he tries to thwart Ren's attempt to foil his relationship with Ariel. Must believably play 20 onstage.

LYLEMale18-30 y.o.All ethnicities

(Tenor) Chuck's buddy. A buffoonish follower, he is enticed by anything Chuck pursues. Highly comedic in his simplistic view of the world. Must believably play 18 onstage.

TRAVISBoth genders18-30 y.o.All ethnicities

(Tenor) Chuck's buddy. A buffoonish follower, he is enticed by anything Chuck pursues. Highly comedic in his simplistic view of the world. Must believably play 18 onstage.

BETTY BLASTBoth genders50-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Owner of The Burger Blast. She is perhaps the one adult who is most in tune with the youth of Bomont. Actor must be comfortable on roller skates for a scene.

WILLARD HEWITTBoth genders18-30 y.o.All ethnicities

(Tenor Bb2-Ab4) Ren's friend, a country boy. Rusty's destined love. A gentle soul with quick fists, which are his defense against a world that he often has trouble comprehending. His humor derives from his gradual, innocent and giddy discovery of new worlds that Ren opens him up to. Must believably play 18 onstage.

PRINCIPAL HARRY CLARKBoth genders30-56 y.o.All ethnicities

The high school principal. Another set of eyes and ears for the congregation inside the high school. An avid supporter of the law established in the town.

JETERBoth genders18-30 y.o.All ethnicities

(Tenor) Ren's friend (sings "Mama Says" with Willard). An enthusiastic high school student who supports Ren's mission of reverting the no dancing law. Must believably play 18 onstage

BICKLEBoth genders18-30 y.o.All ethnicities

(Tenor) Ren's friend (sings "Mama Says" with Willard). An enthusiastic high school student who supports Ren's mission of reverting the no dancing law. Must believably play 18 onstage.

GARVINMale18-30 y.o.All ethnicities

(Baritone) Ren's friend (sings "Mama Says" with Willard). An enthusiastic high school student who supports Ren's mission of reverting the no dancing law. Must believably play 18 onstage.

COWBOY BOBMale30-56 y.o.All ethnicities

(Tenor E3-C5) Lead vocalist at the Bar-B-Que. The personification of everything Bomont and Rev. Shaw stands against - dancing and partying. Briefly takes a shine to Rusty once he notices her affinity for dancing. His interest in her is also the catalyst for Willard to venture out of his comfort zone.

DANCE ENSEMBLEBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Who will function as the featured dance ensemble. May double as any one of Ariel or Ren's friends above or will portray high school students or townspeople.