Chanhassen Theatres LLC, The
CONTRACT
Dinner Theatre $848 weekly minimum
SEEKING
Equity actors for roles in FOOTLOOSE (see breakdown). All roles are open - none have been pre-cast. All non-ensemble roles are understudied within the cast.
Local actor/singer/dancers encouraged to submit.
BIPOC performers are strongly encouraged to audition, and all roles are open to inclusive casting. CDT is committed to becoming a more anti-racist organization on stage and throughout the company, and shall conduct all auditions in a manner that promotes fair consideration to persons of all races, ethnicities, national origins, genders, sexual orientations, ages, ability statuses, and body types. To learn more about the work that we are doing, please visit the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion page on our website. Chanhassen Dinner Theatres is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
INSTRUCTIONS
Please prepare 60 seconds of a song (either from the score or in the style of the show) and one 60-second contemporary dramatic or comedic monologue of your choosing. You may use the accompaniment provided at ChanhassenDT.com/auditions to record Footloose. Video submission instructions available online at ChanhassenDT.com/auditions.
Deadline: Fri, Aug 13, 2021
PERSONNEL
Viewing auditions:
Director: Michael Brindisi
Choreographer: Tamara Kangas Erickson
Music Director: Andy Kust
Casting Administrator: Nick Haug
OTHER DATES
First Rehearsal: January 4, 2022
First Preview: January 28, 2022
Opens: February 4, 2022
Closes: September 10, 2022
OTHER
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to submit.
BREAKDOWN
Ren McCormack (Lead): Male. Tenor. Energetic, emotional, rebellious, likeable; emotes his pain through quirky sarcasm and dance; strong dancer.
Reverend Shaw Moore (Lead): Male, 35-55. Baritone. The powerful, traditional local church leader; strict, stern, and solemn, still struggling with the death of his son.
Ariel Moore (Lead): Female. Mezzo-Pop. 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 (Supporting): Female, 30-50. Soprano. Reverend Moore’s loving, supportive, resilient wife.
Rusty (Supporting): Female. Great soprano/pop voice. Ariel’s friend; a bit scatterbrained, sweet, fun, knows everything about everything; role requires strong belt, strong comedic timing and dance.
Willard Hewitt (Supporting): Male. Tenor. A simple country bumpkin with a warm heart and a big smile; comedic timing and dance a must.
Ethel McCormack (Supporting): Female
Chuck Cranston (Supporting): Male. Tenor. The local bad boy and Ariel’s boyfriend.
Urleen (Supporting): Female, 18+. Mezzo/Alto. Ariel’s friend; the smart one of the group; role requires strong belt, comedic timing, and dance.
Wendy Jo (Supporting): Female. Mezzo. Ariel’s friend; strong belt, comedic timing, and dance required.
Ensemble (Chorus / Ensemble): Males & Females, 18-70. 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.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to submit.
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