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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
Performance
Dates
April 12-14, 19-21,
26 & 27, 2023
Fri & Sat 7:30PM, Sun 4:00PM
Casting Adults 18+
NOW SCHEDULING
AUDITIONS
"Footloose"
is a non-equity no-pay production.
Audition Dates
Monday, January 8, 2024
7:00-10:00pm
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
7:00-10:00pm
Saturday, January 13,
2024 12:00pm-3:00pm
BY APPOINTMENT
CALLBACKS (IF NEEDED)
In-person only Sunday
January 14, 2024 6:00PM
***This production
contains adult situations and language.***
WHAT TO
PREPARE
Auditionees will sing
two song excerpts: one uptempo, and one ballad. At least one of these
must be in pop/rock/contemporary style of Footloose. Excerpts should be
16 bars long. Please bring sheet music in a binder for the accompanist,
with your cuts clearly marked. The acting segment of auditions will be
by cold reading only. No Monologues will be seen at this audition.
Auditionees should also prepare for and dress appropriately for a
movement audition unless they are only interested in the "adult
characters."
ACCESSIBILITY
NOTICE
interACT welcomes
persons with disabilities to audition for all of its productions. If
you require accommodations such as large print audition sides, require
the audition sides to be sent ahead of time, or any other
accommodations due to impairment or disability, please reply to this
email and let us know at least 48 hours prior to your scheduled
audition.
CHARACTERS
Ren McCormack (Lead -
M - HS Senior - Casting 18+ only - Any Ethnicity) – Pop/Rock Tenor.
Energetic, emotional, rebellious, likeable; emotes his pain through
quirky sarcasm and dance; strong dancer.
Ariel Moore (Lead - F
- HS Senior - Casting 18+ only - Any Ethnicity) – 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.
Rev. Shaw Moore -
(Lead - M - 40-60 - Any Ethnicity) – Baritone. The powerful,
traditional local church leader; strict, stern, and solemn, still
struggling with the death of his son.
Vi Moore -
(Supporting - F - 35-55 - Any Ethnicity) – Soprano. Reverend
Moore’s loving, supportive, resilient wife.
Rusty - (Supporting -
F - HS Senior - Casting 18+ only - Any Ethnicity) – Pop/Belt. Ariel’s
friend; a bit scatterbrained, sweet, fun, knows everything about
everything; role requires strong belt, strong comedic timing and dance.
Willard Hewitt -
(Supporting - M - HS Senior - Casting 18+ only - Any Ethnicity) –
Bari-Tenor. A simple country bumpkin with a warm heart and a big smile;
comedic timing and dance a must.
Ethel McCormack -
(Supporting - F 35 - 55 - Any Ethnicity) – Mezzo. Ren’s mother; had a
tough go, just trying to make it…would do anything for her son.
Chuck Cranston -
(Supporting - M - HS Senior - Casting 18+ only - Any Ethnicity) -
Tenor. The local bad boy and Ariel’s boyfriend.
Wendy Jo -
(Supporting - F - HS Senior 16+ - Any Ethnicity) - Pop/Belt. Ariel’s
friend; strong belt, comedic timing, and dance required.
Urleen - (Supporting
- M/F/NB - HS Senior 16+ - Any Ethnicity) - Alto. Ariel’s friend; the
smart one of the group; role requires strong belt, comedic timing, and
dance.
Jeter - (Featured -
M/F - HS Senior 16+ - Any Ethnicity) - Friend of Willard and Ren, must
be comfortable with harmony.
Bickle - (Featured -
M/F - HS Senior 16+ - Any Ethnicity) - Friend of Willard and Ren, must
be comfortable with harmony.
Garvin - (Featured -
M/F - HS Senior 16+ - Any Ethnicity) - Friend of Willard and Ren, must
be comfortable with harmony.
Lyle- (Featured - M -
HS Senior 16+ - Any Ethnicity) - A wrestler and friend of Chuck,
joining him against Ren and his plans. Must be comfortable with
harmony.
Travis - (Featured -
M - HS Senior 16+ - Any Ethnicity) - A wrestler and friend of Chuck,
joining him against Ren and his plans. Must be comfortable with
harmony.
Betty Blast -
(Featured - F - 55+ - Any Ethnicity) - Owner of the Burger Blast, Ren's
boss.
Lulu Warnicker -
(Featured - F - 30+ - Any Ethnicity) - Ethel's Sister, Wes' wife.
Eleanor Dunbar -
(Featured - F - 30+ - Any Ethnicity) - Roger's Wife Head of the Town
Council.
Wes Warnicker -
(Featured - M - 30+ - Any Ethnicity) - Ren's Uncle, Lulu's husband.
Misogynistic.
Roger Dunbar -
(Featured - M - 30+ - Any Ethnicity) - Wrestling Coach and Eleanor's
Husband.
Cowboy Bob -
(Featured M - Early 20s - Any Ethnicity) - Lead Singer of the country
band at the Bar-B-Que
Principal Clark -
(Featured Ensemble - M/F 30+ - Any Ethnicity) - HS Principal
Cowgirl - (Featured
Ensemble - F/NB - Any Age - Any Ethnicity) - Band Member
Cop - (Featured
Ensemble - M/F/NB - Any Age - Any Ethnicity) - A cop in town.
Featured Dancer -
(M/F/NB - Any Age - Any Ethnicity)
Ensemble - HS Kids,
Adults/Parents, Band Members, etc.
"Footloose"
is a non-equity no-pay production.
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