FOOTLOOSE - ShenanArts Non Equity Auditions

AUDITION NOTICE

Direction:

Hank Fitzgerald

Music Direction:

Matthew Grandpré

Choreography:

Chelsie Burks & Katherine McLean

Auditions:
Friday, April 18, 6:30-9 & Saturday, April 19, 1-5

Show dates:
August 1-3 and 8-10

Details:
-Auditions will take place at The nTelos Theatre
300 Churchville Ave, Staunton, VA. 24401

-Please NO CDs or tapes. Accompanist will be provided, please provide your own sheet music.

-No numbers from the show. 32 bars maximum.

-In addition to the vocal portion, there will also be a dance component as well as cold readings. Please come prepared to move.

Show Information:

Footloose, a celebrated film-turned-stage musical whose Oscar-nominated hit score has sold over 15 million copies worldwide. It tells the story of high schooler Ren, who moves from Chicago to the small farming town of Bomont. The dance-loving teen is greeted by a local ban on dancing set by the town’s Reverend, who is determined to “protect” the local youth from the evils of rock ‘n’ roll. No one could predict the Reverend’s rebellious daughter, Ariel, would fall in love with Ren, making her current boyfriend jealous enough to ruin Ren’s reputation. The townspeople eat up gossip about the newcomer. Ren decides to challenge the ban before the Town Council, and the result will change Bomont forever.

Those auditioning should prepare 32 bars of a pop/rock song from a musical (not Footloose). There will be cold readings and choreography auditions as well. Please bring a resume and headshot.

Ren McCormack (Tenor, Heavy Dance, 17-24)

Ren is seen as a young rebel always getting into trouble, but at heart he is an energetic young man who is dealing with the pain of his father's absence. He emotes this pain through his quirky sarcasm and by dancing.

Reverand Shaw Moore (Baritone, 40-50)

Reverend Moore is the most powerful figure in Beaumont. He is a stern, strict, solemn man with a booming voice who runs the town with an iron fist. However he also has a tender side and is struggling with the loss of his son. (Singing is more traditional musical theater than other characters).

Ariel Moore (Dance, 17 - 24)

She is the preacher's daughter. At first glimpse it would appear that she is the perfect girl; beautiful, perky, energetic. But look closer and you will find that she is her father's worst nightmare. She is energetic, strong willed, sharp tongued, and aware of her sensuality.

Vi Moore (40-50)

The strong-willed preacher's wife who holds the moral fiber of Beaumont in her upright stance. She feels she is losing her husband and daughter and doesn't know what to do. She ultimately is responsible for holding her family together after its terrible loss.

Rusty (Comedic, Dance, 17 - 24)

Ariel's friend. A bit of a ditz but knows everything about everybody.

Willard Hewitt (Tenor, Comedic, Dance, 17 - 24)

A simple country bumpkin with a warm heart and a big crush. He quickly befriends Ren and shows him the rules and regulations of living in Beaumont.

Ethel McCormack (moves well, 35 - 45)

Ren's mother. She is a strong willed, outspoken single parent who would do anything for her son. (Singing is more traditional musical theater than other characters).

Chuck Cranston (Dance, 17 - 24)

A motorcycle riding, foul mouthed, leather wearing, trailer park product 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.

Urleen (Belt, Comedic, Dance, 17 - 24)

Ariel's friend. The smart one of the group.

Wendy Jo (Belt, Comedic, Dance, 17 - 24)

Ariel's friend. Doesn't say much but sure knows a lot about Beaumont and the town rules.

Lyle, Travis (17-24)

Chuck's friends.

Bickle, Garvin (17-24)

Willard's country friends.

Bomont Adults: (25-50) Singers, Actors, 4 Women & 4 Men to portray the various town adults and sing as the choir in the church

Bomont Teens: (17-26) Dancer, Singers, 2 males & 2 females - who portray Bomont teens and lead the dance ensemble.

We hope to see you at auditions! Break a leg!

Please email
theatre@shenanarts.org with questions, and your information will be forwarded to the director.

ShenanArts at The nTelos Theatre

300 Churchville Ave, Staunton, VA. 24401

www.shenanarts.org

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