Footloose – The Musical
Location: Moorpark, CA
Type: Theater
FOOTLOOSE-The Musical
High Street Arts Center
Directed by Nick Newkirk
Music Directed by DJ Brady
Choreographed by Lynne Jacobellis
Seeking talent for the following roles ONLY:
1. REN MCCORMACK
Vocal Range: Middle D to high C
A teenage boy from Chicago. Ren must sing and dance – and he must also be witty (good comedic timing). Ren is a cut-up, a joker who enjoys a good time.
Ages 15-17 years or 18+ to play High School age
2. WILLARD HEWITT – character baritenor
Ren’s friend, a country boy. Willard is not dumb. He is a gentle soul with quick fists, which are his defense against a world that he often has trouble comprehending.
Ages 15-17 years or 18+ to play High School age
3. CHUCK CRANSTON – Rock baritenor,
Ariel’s boyfriend. The antagonist of the play.
Ages 15-17 years or 18+ to play High School age
4. COWBOY BOB – Lead vocalist at the Bar-B-Que restaurant and dance club. (Ages 17-30)
5. Males Only for various other roles including; ADULT ENSEMBLE, COWBOY BOB’S BAND, TOWNSPEOPLE, HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS,
AUDITION INFORMATION
Audition Date & Time:
Saturday, June 11, 2016 @ 11am-2pm (approx.)
(Auditions may start earlier. If you are needed
earlier, you will be contacted by someone in the
production staff.)
*Please note that this audition date is for the following: 1) First Time auditioners submitting to the roles posted on this casting call ONLY who email the reservation email address or call the reservation phone # to reserve an audition space, 2) Call Backs for those who have already auditioned (on June 5th, 6th, or 7th) by Invitation Only*
High Street Arts Center
45 E High Street
Moorpark, CA 93021
FOR AN APPOINTMENT/TO RESERVE YOUR AUDITION SPACE
Email Boxoffice@HighStreetArtsCenter.com
(805) 529-8700
**When emailing or calling, please mention this casting notice posted by choreographer, Lynne Jacobellis.**
Audition Requirements:
Please prepare 1 minute of a musical theatre song for the audition. Please do not sing from the show. Bring Sheet Music or Instrumental CD (NO IPODS OR DEVICES PLEASE). A piano accompanist will be provided but the sheet music must be in your key. NO A CAPPELLA AUDITIONS.; Bring or wear comfortable dance attire, as auditioners will be required to learn a short dance/movement combination (Adult roles will not need to do the dance audition); there will also be cold readings from the script. All those auditioning are encouraged to provide a résumé of their onstage experience when registering for auditions. Please bring a list of all potential conflicts including travel, etc.
MORE INFORMATION
Performance Dates:
August 19 – September 18, 2016
17 Performances over 5 Weeks
Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM
Sunday Matinees at 2:00 PM
Two 2:00 PM Saturday Matinees (Sept. 10 & 17)
No conflicts accepted for Performance Dates or the week before Opening
Rehearsal Dates:
Rehearsals begin June 13, 2016 and will be held
M-Th and some Fridays & Saturdays as needed.
Sunday rehearsals are not expected.
There is no pay for these roles as this is a community theater. However, the High Street Arts Center pulls in locals and talent from the surrounding areas (esp. Los Angeles) due to its highly professional productions. Please look up the High Street Arts Center on Yelp and via other search engines as well.
Find out more information at www.HighStreetArtsCenter.com and www.facebook.com/highstreetartscenter
(This notice was posted by choreographer, Lynne Jacobellis, with approval from the Director, Nick Newkirk and the producers at the High Street Arts Center.)
Payment: Other
Credit
City or Location of call: Moorpark, CA
Please submit to: Boxoffice@HighStreetArtsCenter.com by 2016-06-11
This casting notice was posted by: Lynne Jacobellis, Choreographer, High Street Arts Center