Talent Needed for Summer Production of "Footloose!"
The company is holding auditions for summer production of Footloose! and looking for performers, please see the details below ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Additional info: Seeking actors/actresses to portray a wide age range of roles. Many roles require dancing, so please see character descriptions (on sign-up genius) for roles where dance experience is ideal. Please be prepared to sing 16-32 bars of an up-tempo Broadway song that best demonstrates your vocal ability and the fun nature of the show. Important: You must bring your own sheet music no matter your song selection. Directors will have an accompanist at auditions. Neither a capella auditions nor use of tracks will be accepted. Please apply if interested
12 roles
The powerful, traditional local church leader; strict, stern, and solemn, still struggling with the death of his son. Strong singer. Key songs for this character in the show include “On Any Sunday,” “Heaven Help Me” and “Can You Find It In Your Heart? (reprise).” (Range: A2-F#4)
Soprano. Reverend Moore’s loving, supportive, resilient wife. Strong singer. Key songs for this character in the show include “Learning to Be Silent” and “Can You Find It In Your Heart,” and “On Any Sunday.” (Range: A3-Db5)
Soprano. Ren’s mother; had a tough go, just trying to make it…would do anything for her son. Key songs for this character in the show include “On Any Sunday” and “Learning to Be Silent.” (Range: A3-D5)
Tenor. The local bad boy and Ariel’s boyfriend. A key song for this character in the show is “The Girl Gets Around.” (Range: F#3-B4)*
The lead vocalist at the Bar-B-Que + adult Ensemble. Cowboy hat, boots and an attitude. Thinks of himself as the only “real man” in the room. Sings Act 2 opening song, “Still Rockin’.” (Range: E3-C5)*
Ren’s uncle, Married to Lulu. + adult Ensemble. Lines as character.
Ren's aunt, Married to Wes. + adult Ensemble. Lines as character.
The high school gym teacher + adult Ensemble. Lines as character.
Coach’s wife + adult Ensemble. Lines as character.
The owner of The Burger Blast + adult Ensemble. Comedic character scene. Must be able to roller skate.
Adult Principal of Boumont High School, enforcer of rules. Has spoken scenes with Ren and Willard. + adult Ensemble.
Singing & dancing ensemble consisting of Townspeople/classmates/church choir. Key songs for the Ensemble include “Footloose,” “On Any Sunday,” “Somebody’s Eyes,” “I’m Free/Heaven Help Me,”, (some in) “Still Rockin’,” (some in) “Let’s Hear It For The Boy,” after “Heaven” reprise choir, and “Footloose (Finale).” *