[Capdist-auditions] AUDITIONS- SLOC's Youth Production- FOOTLOOSE-LESS THAN A WEEK AWAY

Tue Aug 9 08:29:14 EDT 2016

LESS THAN A WEEK AWAY!!!

Schenectady Light Opera Company’s Youth Theater

 AUDITIONS for FOOTLOOSE

Audition Dates and Time:

Monday, August 15, 2016 and Tuesday, August 16, 2016. Sign-in begins at 6:30 p.m.            

Call backs on Wednesday, August 17,2016 at 6:30 p.m.

Location:  Schenectady Light Opera Company, 427 Franklin Street, Schenectady, NY

Performance Dates & Times:   November  11-13 & 17-20, 2016

Rehearsal Information:                    

All rehearsals will be held at SLOC.  Rehearsals will begin on Monday, August 29, 2016 at 6:30 (read-through and parent meeting) and will take place every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6:30-9:30 and Sunday from 1:00-5:00.

Director:  Christopher Stefani

Producers:  Mary Darcy & Melissa Putterman-Hoffmann

Musical Director:  Tyler Thomas   

Choreographer:  Trish Dembling

Assistant Director:  Matthew Dembling

INFORMATION FOR THE AUDITIONER

Auditioners should be in 9th-12th grade and should come prepared, with sheet music, to sing 16-32 bars of a musical theater song in the appropriate key. It is requested that no songs from the show be used for the audition. An accompanist will be provided. There will be no a capella singing.

In addition, auditioners may be asked to read sides from the show that will be provided.

Dance auditions will be conducted the same evening.  Please wear/bring comfortable clothes and appropriate footwear to dance in.  

Headshots and resumes are requested, but not required.  

Special Note:  It is required that you bring a list of any conflicts that you may have between the audition dates and the dates of the show.  This production will require the actors to be present at most rehearsals.  Only minimal conflicts will be accepted, and must be approved, in advance, by the production team.

ABOUT THE SHOW

Music by  Tom Snow

Lyrics by  Dean Pitchford

Book by  Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie

THE STORY

One of the most explosive movie musicals in recent memory bursts onto the live stage with exhilarating results. When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, Ren is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. What he isn't prepared for are the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, determined to exercise the control over the town's youth that he cannot command in his own home. 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 is of a father longing for the son he lost and of 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 (the soundtrack album reached number one on the Billboard charts and has sold over 15 million copies!) and augmented with dynamic new songs for the stage musical, FOOTLOOSE celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding them with a warm heart and an open mind.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

REN MCCORMACK (Lead, Tenor, Strong Dancer) 
Ren is seen as a young rebel always getting into trouble, but at heart he is an energetic young man who is dealing with the pain of his father's absence. He emotes this pain through his quirky sarcasm and by dancing.

REVERAND SHAW MOORE (Lead, Baritone) 
Reverend Moore is the most powerful figure in Beaumont. He is a stern, strict, solemn man with a booming voice who runs the town with an iron fist. However he also has a tender side and is struggling with the loss of his son. 

ARIEL MOORE (Lead, Mezzo-Soprano, Strong Dancer) 
She is the preacher's daughter. At first glimpse it would appear that she is the perfect girl; beautiful, perky, energetic. But look closer and you will find that she is her father's worst nightmare. She is energetic, strong willed, and sharp tongued.

VI MOORE (Supporting, Mezzo-Soprano )
The strong-willed preacher's wife who holds the moral fiber of Beaumont in her upright stance. She feels she is losing her husband and daughter and doesn't know what to do. She ultimately is responsible for holding her family together after its terrible loss.

RUSTY (Supporting, Soprano) 
Ariel's friend. A bit of a ditz but knows everything about everybody.

WILARD HEWITT (Supporting, Tenor, Strong Dancer) 
A simple country bumpkin with a warm heart and a big crush. He quickly befriends Ren and shows him the rules and regulations of living in Beaumont.

ETHEL MCCORMACK (Supporting, Mezzo-Soprano) 
Ren's mother. She is a strong willed, outspoken single parent who would do anything for her son. 

CHUCK CRANSTON (Supporting, Tenor) 
A motorcycle riding, foul mouthed, leather wearing hooligan who takes one look at Ren and realizes that there's only room for one bad boy in this town. He is dating the one girl that Ren obviously has a crush on, Ariel.

URLEEN (Featured, Soprano) 
Ariel's friend. The smart one of the group. 

WENDY JO(Featured, Mezzo-Soprano) 
Ariel's friend. Soft-spoken but sure knows a lot about Beaumont and the town rules. 

LYLE, TRAVIS (Featured, Tenors)
Chuck's friends.

JETER, BICKLE, GARVIN (Featured, Tenor, Baritone)
Willard's country friends.

COWBOY BOB ( Featured, Tenor)
           Lead Vocalist at the Bar-B-Que

ENSEMBLE (Townspeople and High School Students) – The ensemble is very busy as there are several large numbers featuring them. Whether they are the townspeople, leaders of the town, teachers, or high school students, they are vital to creating the world of Beaumont. There are also several featured spoken roles that double in the ensemble as well: BETTY BLAST, PRINCIPAL HARRY CLARK, LULU WARNICKER, WES WARNICKER, COACH ROGER DUNBAR, and ELEANOR DUNBAR.

Please e-mail the Producers, Mary Darcy and Melissa Putterman-Hoffmann at, mary at marydarcy.org or mputtermanhoffmann at gmail.com with any questions.

The production team looks forward to seeing you at auditions!!!

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