[Capdist-auditions] AUDITIONS- SLOC's Youth Production- FOOTLOOSE

[Christopher Stefani]

*Schenectady Light Opera Company’s Youth Theater*

 *AUDITIONS** for FOOTLOOSE*

[image: 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 Dempling

*Assistant Director:*  Matthew Dempling


*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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