AUDITION & CASTING INFORMATION

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 and Choreographer – J. Austin Eyer

Music Director – Jason Philip Solis

 

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.

 

REHEARSAL AND PRODUCTION DATES/DETAILS:

Rehearsals will begin April 8. Rehearsals will take place weekday evenings and weekends during the day with at least one day off per week. Please be prepared to list any conflicts from April 8 – June 2.

The production dates are May 16-June 2, Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 PM, and Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 PM. 

All cast members must be local to the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Adult cast members will receive a $200 minimum stipend.

 

AUDITION INFO:

IN-PERSON: Live auditions will take place at Christ United Methodist Church (2535 Valley View Lane) Saturday, March 9 from 11AM-3PM. We will also be accepting video auditions. Actors should prepare their best 16-32 bars (roughly 1 minute) in the style of, or from, the show (pop-rock preferred). Bring sheet music appropriately marked and in the right key. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring a headshot/resume with you. You may sign up for an appointment time at this link.  

VIDEO: Beginning immediately, please film yourself singing 16-32 bars (roughly 1 minute) in the style of, or from, the show (pop-rock preferred). Video links can be uploaded to this form, along with your headshot and resume. You will also be able to upload additional footage such as a dance reel. Video auditions will be accepted until 12AM on March 25. If you have any issues submitting please email owen@thefirehousetheatre.com. Do not call the box office.

 

CALLBACKS:
Callbacks will take place, as needed, March 29-30.

 

AVAILABLE ROLES:

Note: We will only be considering actors age 16 and older. For high school age characters we will also be considering adult actors who can still believably play teenagers.

 

High School Age Appearing Characters

REN MCCORMACK –  To play 16+. Teenage boy from Chicago (Range: D3-C5)

ARIEL MOORE –  To play 16+. The Moore’s teenage daughter (Range: G3-Eb5)

RUSTY – To play 16+. Ariel’s best friend (Range: A3-F#5 (opt. F#6))

WILLARD HEWITT – To play 16+. Ren’s friend, a country boy (Range: Bb2-Ab4)

URLEEN – To play 16+. Ariel’s friend (Range: A3-D5)

WENDY JO – To play 16+. Ariel’s friend (Range: A3-E5)

CHUCK CRANSTON –  To play 16+. Ariel’s boyfriend (Range: F#3-B4)

LYLE – To play 16+. Chuck’s buddy 

TRAVIS – To play 16+. Chuck’s buddy

JETER – To play 16+. Ren’s friend

BICKLE – To play 16+. Ren’s friend

GARVIN – To play 16+. Ren’s friend

 

Adult Age Appearing Characters

REVEREND SHAW MOORE – To play 40s+. The minister of Bomont (Range: A2-F#4)

ETHEL MCCORMACK – To play 30s+. Ren’s mother (Range: A3-D5)

VI MOORE – To play 30s+. Reverend Moore’s wife (Range: A3-Db5)

LULU WARNICKER – To play 30s+. Ren’s aunt

WES WARNICKER – To play 30s+. Lulu’s husband. Ren’s uncle

COACH ROGER DUNBAR – To play 30s+. The high school gym teacher

ELEANOR DUNBAR – To play 30s+. Coach Dubars’s wife

BETTY BLAST – To play 30s+. The owner of The Burger Blast

PRINCIPAL HARRY CLARK – To play 30s+.

COWBOY BOB – To play 30s+. The lead vocalist at the Bar-B-Que (Range: E3-C5)

ENSEMBLE – Singing-dancing ensemble consisting of Townspeople and High School Students

 

The Firehouse Theatre is committed to cultivating a creative environment that is inclusive of all peoples, honoring of cultures and communities, diverse across various layers of the organization, equitable in matters of policy and practice, intentional and thoughtful about building cultural competence, demonstrating our values through our actions and behaviors, and supportive of our local community.

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