Footloose Auditions
AUDITION INFORMATION
Wednesday, April 23 @ 6PM
Thursday, April 24 @ 6PM
Callbacks, if needed, will take place in the evening on Sunday, April 27.
Performers should plan to arrive at the start of the audition time. Please contact casting@thegrandoperahouse.com if you cannot be there at the top of the audition time.
Actors will be notified if they are needed for callbacks. If you are not called back, it does not mean you are not being considered for a role.
Location:
Auditions will be held at the Grand’s Rehearsal space in the Arcade Building, 880 Locust St., Suites 222 and 228. Please enter through the Locust Street entrance. When you enter, take the stairs on the right to the second floor. The rooms are right at the top of the stairs.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Fill out the digital audition form HERE prior to your arrival to save time at auditions. Those auditioning should be prepared to list all conflicts or potential conflicts that overlap with a production’s rehearsal and performance schedule.
- Come dressed to move as the audition will start with a short dance call.
- Prepare a 1 min cut (approximately 32 bars) of a musical theater song in the style of the show. Please bring sheet music in the correct key as an accompanist will be provided.
- Actors may be asked to read from a selection of short sides.
Alternate Audition and Video Submissions:
Actors unable to attend auditions may submit an audition video to casting@thegrandoperahouse.com. Video submissions should contain 32 bars of a musical theater song in the style of the show showcasing range. Adding a dance section to your audition tape is optional. Video submissions must be received no later than 6pm Monday, April 21.
GENERAL PRODUCTION INFORMATION:
Director
NICK HALDER
Choreographer
MEGAN SCHUMACHER
Music Director
MAX RUTLEDGE
This production is open to youth and adult actors, ages 15 and above.
Performances
June 20, 21, 25, 26, 27, 28 and July 5 @ 7:30PM
June 22 & 29 and July 5 & 6 @ 2:00PM
Full company rehearsals will begin tentatively May 5 or 12
Dress/Technical Rehearsals are June 16 – 19
Availability for dress/technical rehearsals and all performances is mandatory
Detailed Rehearsal schedules will be made available upon the completion of casting.
CASTING INFORMATION:
The creative team seeks a diverse company of youth and adult actors, ages 15-above. Actors of all ethnicities will be equally considered for all roles and actors of color are encouraged to audition. All roles are open.
Ren McCormack (tenor, male-identified, 18-25, any ethnicity) – Energetic, emotional, rebellious, likable; emotes his pain through quirky sarcasm and dance; strong dancer.
Reverend Shaw Moore (baritone, female-identified, 35-55, any ethnicity) – The powerful, traditional local church leader; strict, stern, and solemn, still struggling with the death of his son.
Ariel Moore (mezzo-soprano, female-identified, 18-25, any ethnicity) – Smart, a bit of the bad girl with an edge, sweet, the rebellious minister’s daughter; role requires strong belt, must be a strong singer/dancer.
Vi Moore (soprano, female-identified, 30-50, any ethnicity) – Reverend Moore’s loving, supportive, resilient wife.
Rusty (soprano, female-identified, 18-25, any ethnicity) – Ariel’s friend; a bit scatterbrained, sweet, fun, knows everything about everything; role requires strong belt, strong comedic timing and dance.
Willard Hewitt (tenor, male-identified, 18-25, any ethnicity) – A simple country bumpkin with a warm heart and a big smile; comedic timing and dance a must.
Ethel McCormack (soprano, female-identified, 35-45, any ethnicity) – Ren’s mother; had a tough go, just trying to make it…would do anything for her son.
Chuck Cranston (tenor, male-identified, 18-25, any ethnicity) – The local bad boy and Ariel’s boyfriend.
Urleen (mezzo-soprano/alto, female-identified, 18-25, any ethnicity) – Ariel’s friend; the smart one of the group; role requires strong belt, comedic timing, and dance.
Wendy Jo (mezzo-soprano, female-identified, 18-25, any ethnicity) – Ariel’s friend; strong belt, comedic timing, and dance required.
Ensemble
Townspeople, students; need strong character people (all age ranges) for many roles (listed below); teenage through adults; chorus singing, dancing parts; all teens dance, all adults dance at the prom
Lulu Warnicker – Ren’s Aunt
Wes Warnicker – Lulu’s husband
Coach Roger Dunbar – Gym teacher
Eleanor Dunbar – Roger’s Wife
Jeter – Ren’s friend
Bickle – Ren’s friend
Garvin – Ren’s friend
Travis – Chuck’s buddy
Lyle – Chuck’s buddy
Principal Harry Clark
Betty Blast – Owner of the Burger Blast
Cowboy Bob/Cop
High School Students