“FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL”
AUDITIONS

Stage adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie, based on the original screenplay by Dean

Pitchford.

Music by Tom Snow, lyrics by Dean Pitchford and additional Music by Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins, and Jim Steinman

Auditions: Sunday, May 19th and Monday, May 20th from 6:30-9:00 pm at The Keeton.

The Keeton Theatre, 108 Donelson Pike Nashville 37214.

All roles are available and open to all ethnicities

and gender identities. We would love to have a diverse cast! Roles range from 15-70s. All teens

dance, and all adults dance a little in the final prom scene.

Please prepare 32 bars of a song in the style of the show, musical theatre or 80s pop/rock (tracks or sheet music). Everyone will learn a dance combination, and we will have cold readings from the script.

Performance Dates: Shows run August 9th - 25th. Rehearsal will begin on June 17th. There will be weeknight and some weekend rehearsals.

If you have any questions, please email Susan Walsworth at susanwalsworthrn@gmail.com

SYNOPSIS

Footloose the Musical (based on the 1984 film) is the story of Ren McCormack, a teenage boy from Chicago. He and his mother move to the small town of Bomont after his father abandons them. Upon arriving, Ren finds himself at odds with most of the town, including the Reverend Bomont. The Reverend has convinced the town to outlaw dancing, which Ren finds unbelievable. With the help of the Ariel (the Reverend’s daughter) and Willard (a country hick who becomes his best friend), Ren convinces the Reverend to let the teenagers dance, and in the process helps the town to heal from a tragedy that affected them all.

To familiarize yourself with the music the Broadways cast recording is on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZbqpSmRNvU&list= PLaHwSBnw447o444GtZni3nR5W3J0eRWzG

Principal Roles

Ren McCormack 

(Male, looks 18, Tenor)
Energetic, emotional, rebellious, likeable; emotes his pain through quirky sarcasm and dance; strong dancer.

Reverend Shaw Moore

(Male, 35-60, Baritone)
The powerful, traditional local church leader; strict, stern, and solemn, still struggling with the death of his son.

Ariel Moore

(Female, looks 18, 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

(Female, 30-60, Soprano)
Reverend Moore’s loving, supportive, resilient wife.

Rusty

(Female, looks 17/18, 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

(Male, looks 18, Tenor)

A simple country bumpkin with a warm heart and a big smile; comedic timing and dance a must.

Ethel McCormack

(Female, 35-55, Soprano)
Ren’s mother; had a tough go, just trying to make it… would do anything for her son.

Chuck Cranston

(Male, 18-25, Tenor)

The local bad boy and Ariel’s boyfriend.

Urleen

(Female, looks 17/18, Mezzo/Alto)
Ariel’s friend; the smart one of the group; role requires strong belt, comedic timing, and dance.

Wendy Jo

(Female, looks 17/18, Mezzo)
Ariel’s friend; strong belt, comedic timing, and dance required.

Ensemble: Males & Females, 15-70. Townspeople, students;
Need strong character actors for many featured roles:

• Lulu Warnicker – Ren’s aunt
• Wes Warnicker – Lulu’s husband
• Coach Roger Dunbar – Gym teacher
• Eleanor Dunbar – Roger’s Wife
• Lyle – Chuck’s buddy
• Travis – Chuck’s buddy
• Principal Harry Clark
• Betty Blast – Owner of the Burger Blast
• Jeter – Ren’s friend
• Bickle – Ren’s friend
• Garvin – Ren’s friend
• Cowboy Bob/Cop High School Student