Auditions at FAA

FOOTLOOSE

Stage Adaptation by DEAN PITCHFORD and WALTER BOBBIE

Based on the Original Screenplay by Dean Pitchford

Music by TOM SNOW

Lyrics by DEAN PITCHFORD

Additional Music by ERIC CARMEN, SAMMY HAGAR, KENNY LOGGINS and JIM STEINMAN

Director: David Malinowski

Music Director: Jonathan Fuller

Choreographers: Jen Boehmer

When

AUDITIONS – 5-MINUTE TIMESLOTS

Monday/Tuesday, April 22 & 23, 2024 beginning at 6:30 pm in Corning Auditorium

Callbacks: Thursday, April 25, 2024 – by invitation only

INTERESTED IN AUDITIONING? CLICK HERE TO MAKE APPOINTMENT!

Rehearsals begin – Sunday, April 28, 2024

Rehearsals will GENERALLY be Mondays thru Thursdays 6:30-10:00 p.m. & Sundays 1:00-5:00 pm

Production Dates – June 7 – 23, 2024

Fridays/Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2:00 pm.

NO Performance on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 16, 2024

Where

The Fine Arts Association’s Corning Auditorium

38660 Mentor Ave.
Willoughby, Ohio 44094

440-951-7500

Requirements

Must prepare a song in the style of the show. Please do not sing a song from the show.
Bring a headshot or snapshot of yourself to attach to our paperwork.
Bring a complete list of conflicts beginning April 28, 2024. This includes any work/school activities/events, sports activities/events and classes you may be taking that would cause you to miss a scheduled rehearsal. All cast members must be available for tech week (June 1 – 6, 2024)
Bring a headshot (school picture or snapshot will do)
Résumés will be accepted (not required)
Covid-19 Information: Fine Arts does not require masks at this time.

Casting Information

ALL roles available
Seeking a cast of 35+
All roles require character acting.
All actors will be required to provide their own dance shoes and makeup.
All roles are open to the RIGHT person, regardless of age, gender, race, etc.
Auditions are open to all actors ages 13 to adult
No AEA contracts available for this production.

Roles Available

Character Breakdown

REN MCCORMACK – teenage boy from Chicago (Range: D3-C5)
ETHEL MCCORMACK – his mother (Range: A3-D5)
REVEREND SHAW MOORE – the minister of Bomont (Range: A2-F#4)
VI MOORE – his wife (Range: A3-Db5)
ARIEL MOORE – their teenage daughter (Range: G3-Eb5)
LULU WARNICKER – Ren’s aunt
WES WARNICKER – her husband
COACH ROGER DUNBAR – the high school gym teacher
ELEANOR DUNBAR – his wife
RUSTY – Ariel’s best friend (Range: A3-F#5 (opt. F#6))
URLEEN – Ariel’s friend (Range: A3-D5)
WENDY JO – Ariel’s friend (Range: A3-E5)
CHUCK CRANSTON – Ariel’s boyfriend (Range: F#3-B4)
LYLE – Chuck’s buddy
TRAVIS – Chuck’s buddy
A COP
BETTY BLAST – the owner of The Burger Blast
WILLARD HEWITT – Ren’s friend, a country boy (Range: Bb2-Ab4)
PRINCIPAL HARRY CLARK
JETER – Ren’s friend
BICKLE – Ren’s friend
GARVIN – Ren’s friend
COWBOY BOB – the lead vocalist at the Bar-B-Que (Range: E3-C5)
COWBOY BOB’S BAND
ENSEMBLE – Singing-dancing ensemble consisting of Townspeople and High School Students

About the show

About the Show:

When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. But he’s not prepared for the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, who is determined to exercise control over the town’s youth. When the reverend’s rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren’s reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges pins a father longing for the son he lost against a young man aching for the father who walked out on him. To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated Top 40 score, augmented with dynamic new songs, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and open mind.