Keystone Theatrics at The Playhouse at Allenberry Announces Auditions for Footloose!
Directed by Maria Petrilak
Vocal Direction and Choreography by Brady Bennett
Music Direction by Benjamin Carraher
Show Description
Get ready to kick off your Sunday shoes and dance the night away in Footloose! This high-energy musical brings the classic 1980s film to life on stage with unforgettable music, electrifying dance numbers, and a heartwarming story of rebellion, friendship, and self-expression. Join Ren McCormack as he challenges the small town of Bomont to loosen up and embrace the power of music and dance in this toe-tapping, feel-good production!
Audition Requirements
Audition Dates (please attend 1 and arrive at the posted start time):
Sunday, April 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Callbacks (if needed):
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Please be prepared to:
– Sing 16-20 bars of a song of your choice. A pop song in a similar style of the show is preferred. You must sing with our provided accompaniment or with a device you provide. No a cappella auditions will be allowed.
– Complete a dance audition, taught by the show choreographer (dress appropriately)
– Read provided selections from the script
– Fill out a conflict sheet at auditions (be as specific as possible about conflicts throughout the rehearsal period)
*A virtual audition option is available for those who may be out of the area at the time of auditions. If this is the case, please contact Keystone Theatrics Staff at casting@keystonetheatrics.com for a submission link and requirements.*
Rehearsals and Performances
Rehearsals will begin on Monday, May 12. Tech week will be from Saturday, June 7, through Thursday, June 12, 2025. No absences will be accepted during tech week or performances.
Performances
June 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28, 2025 at 7:30 PM
June 15, 21, 22, 28, 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Please make sure you can fully commit to the rehearsal period and performance schedule before auditioning. You must be willing to make the show a priority.
**A tentative rehearsal schedule will be available at the time of your audition.**
Compensation
*Please note that productions are non-equity and no housing is provided or available.*
Compensation for this production will be 2 comp tickets per performer.
Performers Needed
Performers high school aged and up are welcome to audition. Experienced or first-time performers who enjoy singing, dancing, and acting are invited to audition. Unless strictly and specifically mandated from the playwright, all roles are open and available to anyone regardless of race, ethnicity, or body type.
Roles Available
Ren McCormack: Tenor. Energetic, emotional, rebellious, likable; emotes his pain through quirky sarcasm and dance; strong dancer.
Ariel Moore: Mezzo-Pop. Smart, a bit of the bad girl with an edge, sweet, the rebellious minister’s daughter; the role requires a strong belt, and must be a strong singer/dancer.
Vi Moore: Soprano. Reverend Moore’s loving, supportive, resilient wife.
Rusty: Great soprano/pop voice. Ariel’s friend; is a bit scatterbrained, sweet, fun, and knows everything about everything; the role requires a strong belt, strong comedic timing, and dance.
Chuck Cranston: Tenor. The local bad boy and Ariel’s boyfriend.
Urleen: Mezzo/Alto. Ariel’s friend; the smart one of the group; the role requires a strong belt, comedic timing, and dance.
Ensemble: Townspeople and students; need strong characters (all age ranges) for many roles (listed below); teenage through adults; chorus singing, dancing parts; all teens dance, and all adults dance at the prom.
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 Students