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Casting Call for Musical "Footloose"

Washington, DC, United States
ID: 277361Exp: 1/28/2025
$500/project
Description:

"Footloose" show casting actors. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the breakdown below. About the project: "A grieving minister outlaws dancing. A grieving son moves from Chicago to the small town of Bomont. When the minister’s daughter’s life converges with the grieving son’s life… Authority will be questioned; Friendships will be made; And dancing will change their lives." Rate: All actors will be paid a $500 stipend upon completion of the performances. Additional info: Non-equity. Be prepared to sing 30-60 seconds (16-32 bars) of a song that best showcases your singing ability. Auditions materials are attached. Callbacks – Thursday, January 30th, 5:30-8:00 pm REHEARSALS: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 5:30-8:00 pm Some Saturdays, 10:00am – 3:00 pm PERFORMANCES: Thursday, May 29th, 7:00 pm Friday, May 30th, 7:00 pm Saturday, May 31st, 7:00 pm If you are interested, please apply.

25 roles

Ren McCormackMale18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

Seen as a rebel always getting into trouble, but at heart - an energetic teenager who is dealing with the pain of his father’s absence. He expresses his pain through sarcasm and by dancing. Vocal Range: Tenor Callback Audition Song: I Can’t Stand Still

Ariel MooreFemale18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

The preacher’s daughter. At first glimpse, an angel, but she’s her father’s worst nightmare: energetic, strong-willed, sharp-tongues, and dating the bad boy in town. Vocal Range: Mezzo Soprano Callback Audition Song: Holding Out for a Hero

Reverend Shaw MooreMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Reverend Moore is the most powerful person in Bomont. He is a strict and solemn preacher who runs the town. Under his tough exterior, however, he is struggling with the loss of his son and a fear of losing his daughter. Vocal Range: Baritone Callback Audition Song: Heaven Help Me

Vi MooreFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

The strong-willed preacher’s wife who is caught between her husband and her daughter. She feels she is losing both and doesn’t know what to do. She ultimately is responsible for holding her family together after its terrible loss. Vocal Range: Mezzo Soprano Callback Audition Song: Learning to Be Silent

RustyFemale18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

Ariel’s friend. Comedic. A bit of a ditz but knows everything about everybody. Likes to talk. Vocal Range: Soprano Callback Audition Song: Let’s Hear It For the Boy

UrleenFemale18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

Ariel’s friend. The smart one of the group. Vocal Range: Soprano Callback Audition Song: Holding Out for a Hero

Wendy JoFemale18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

Ariel’s friend. Doesn’t day much but sure knows a lot about Bomont and the town rules. Vocal Range: Mezzo Soprano Callback Audition Song: Holding Out for a Hero

Willard HewittMale18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

Comedic. A country boy with a warm heart and a big crush. He quickly befriends Ren and shows him the rules and regulations of living in Bomont. Vocal Range: Tenor Callback Audition Song: Mamma Says

Ethel McCormackFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ren’s mother. She is a strong and outspoken single parent who loves her son, but is forced to move her family from Chicago to Bomont. Vocal Range: Mezzo Soprano Callback Audition Song: Learning to be Silent

Chuck CranstonMale18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

Ariel’s bad boy local boyfriend. A motorcycle-riding, foul-mouthed, leather-wearing, trailer park local who takes one look at Ren and realizes that there’s only room for one bad boy in this town. He is dating the one girl that Ren obviously has a crush on, Ariel. Vocal Range: Tenor Callback Audition Song: The Girl Gets Around

JeterMale18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

Jeter, Garvin, & Bickle - Willard’s country friends. Vocal Range: Tenor, Baritone, Tenor Callback Audition Song: Mama Says

GarvinMale18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

Jeter, Garvin, & Bickle - Willard’s country friends. Vocal Range: Tenor, Baritone, Tenor Callback Audition Song: Mama Says

BickleMale18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

Jeter, Garvin, & Bickle - Willard’s country friends. Vocal Range: Tenor, Baritone, Tenor Callback Audition Song: Mama Says

LyleMale18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

Lyle & Travis - Chuck’s bad-boy friends. Vocal Range: Tenor Callback Audition Song: The Girl Gets Around

TravisMale18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

Lyle & Travis - Chuck’s bad-boy friends. Vocal Range: Tenor Callback Audition Song: The Girl Gets Around

Coach Roger DunbarMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

High school gym teacher. Does not like Ren. Classic PE coach.

Eleanor DunbarFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Coach Dunbar’s wife. Friends with the Shaw family.

Principal Harry ClarkMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Catches Ren dancing on his first day at school. Lays down the law.

Police OfficerMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Pulls Ren over. No nonsense.

Betty BlastFemale50-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Comedic. Quirky owner of The Burger Blast. Grandmotherly, but not afraid to break up a fight or give advice. Can roller skate. Gives Ren a job.

Cowboy BobMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

The lead vocalist at the Bar-B-Que where Ren and friends sneak away to dance. Sings the son Still Rockin’. Vocal Range: Tenor Callback Audition Song: Still Rockin’

TownspeopleBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

ParentsBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

TeenagersBoth genders18-25 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

Patrons of a Country-Western Bar Outside of TownBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.