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AUDITION INFORMATION
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All Casting will be done virtually.  Submission deadline is December 15 by 8:00 PM!

Callbacks will also be virtual. 

Those who are being considered for roles will be contacted and told what they need to submit.

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Please include the following in your audition video:

Please submit an audition video that is shot with your entire body visible in the frame of the camera.  Film with your camera in a VERTICAL position.  Introduce yourself and the song you will be performing.  Use an instrumental track in the background and perform the song of your choice to the best of your ability.  You may sing the full song.  It is strongly recommended that you sing a musical theatre song. You MAY choose a song from the show Footloose.  

Submit your video in the provided area of the audition form.  Please be sure you have filled out all sections of the form.

FOOTLOOSE PERFORMANCE DATES 

March 5-8, 2026 

NOTE: Set Strike will be Monday, March 9.

Director – Ms. Garrard

Assistant to the Director – Tom Straka

Musical Director – Ms. Drozdovitch

Technical Director – Xander Snell

Choreographer – Maria Virginio

For any additional questions, contact Elizabeth Garrard ([email protected])

WHAT IS THE SHOW ABOUT? 

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.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWNS 

(The character descriptions indicate the age that the character should appear onstage and do not need to match the age of the performer.) 

REN MCCORMACK – Teenager from Chicago, fun, quick-witted and loves to dance, out-going
personality. ETHEL’s son. Vocal Range: Middle D to high C, has solos, has duet with ARIEL &
harmony. Dances well, athletic skills a plus. Age – appearing as a high school senior

ARIEL MOORE – SHAW & VI’s daughter. Sings and dances well. Vocal range requires a D
with some soulish singing, ability for vocal improvisation a plus. Rebellious for a Reverend’s
daughter, like Rizzo in Grease, but more mischievous than negative. Dances very well.
Age – appearing as a high school junior / senior

WILLARD HEWITT – Big guy, short temper, loves his mama. Befriended by Ren. Many lines,
sings Solo & 3-part harmony with several solo lines. “Learns” to dance.
Age – appearing as a high school junior / senior

RUSTY – ARIEL’s friend. Several lines, some dancing. Sings Solo & 3-part harmony with
several solo lines – has F and Low A. Think girls from Little Shop, but with a few more lines.
Age – appearing as a high school junior / senior

WENDY – JO ARIEL’s friend. Some lines, some dancing. Sings in 3-part harmony with several
solo lines.Think girls from Little Shop, but with a few more lines.
Age – appearing as a high school junior / senior

URLEEN – ARIEL’s friend. Some lines, some dancing. Sings in 3-part harmony with several
solo lines. Think girls from Little Shop, but with a few more lines.
Age – appearing as a high school junior / senior

CHUCK CRANSTON – ARIEL’s boy friend. local “bad boy”. Doesn’t like Ren. Sings fairly well –
has B with lots of A’s & G’s, sings with ARIEL with male back up.
Age – appearing as a high school senior

LYLE – CHUCK’s friend – A few lines, sings strong 3-part harmony – G, G#, A & B, some
dancing.
Age – appearing as a high school junior / senior

TRAVIS – CHUCK’s friend – A few lines, sings strong 3-part harmony – G, G#, A & B, some
dancing. Age – appearing as a high school junior / senior

JETER – Friend of WILLARD, some lines, Sings 3-part harmony, some dancing.
Age – appearing as a high school junior / senior

BICKLE – Friend of WILLARD, some lines, Sings 3-part harmony, some dancing.
Age – appearing as a high school junior / senior

GARVIN – Friend of WILLARD, some lines, Sings 3-part harmony, some dancing.
Age – appearing as a high school junior / senior

REVEREND SHAW MOORE – Lead adult character, strong singer. Bomont’s religious leader,
father to Ariel. Solos and has a duet with VI Age – late Thirties – 45

VI MOORE – SHAW’s wife & ARIEL’s mother. Has duet with ETHEL – – mature vocal sound
desired. Age – late Thirties – 45

ETHEL MCCORMACK – REN’s mother, has a duet with VI – mature vocal sound desired.
Age – late Thirties – 45

BETTY – Adult, comedic character roles, accent would be fun. Must be able to roller-skate.
Age – Thirties – mid-Fifties

COWBOY BOB – Cowboy hat, boots and an attitude. Thinks of himself as the only “real man”
in the room. Sings Act 2 opening song Thirties – mid-Fifties

LULU WARNICKER – Ren’s Aunt, married to WES. Character can sing, but does not have to
sing or dance well. Age – late Thirties – 45

WES WARNICKER – Ren’s uncle, married to LULU. Character can sing, but does not have to
sing or dance well. Age – late Thirties – 45

COACH ROGER DUNBAR – Character can sing, but does not have to sing or dance well.
Age – late Thirties – 45

ELEANOR DUNBAR – Character can sing, but does not have to sing or dance well.
Age – late Thirties – 45

PRINCIPAL HARRY CLARK – Principal of Boumont High School, enforcer of rules. Scene
with REN & WILLARD. Not required to sing. Age – late Thirties – 45

COP / COUNTRY FIDDLER – A few lines, not required to sing or dance.

CHURCH CHOIR – 3-, 4- & 6-part harmony singers, both on & off stage – ability to dance a
plus, but not required.

TEEN CHORUS / DANCERS
Several big dance numbers in show – any combination of the following skills are a plus:
acrobatics, gymnastics, break-dancing, line-dancing, leaps, splits. Ability to sing