Hart County Community Theatre Auditions for Footloose: The Musical
Get ready to cut loose! Footloose: The Musical is an electrifying, 80s-inspired stage adaptation about Ren McCormack, a Chicago teen who moves to the small town of Bomont, where dancing and rock music have been banned by a strict Reverend. Determined to shake things up, Ren challenges the repressive rule, helps the town heal from a past tragedy, and finds love with the Reverend’s daughter, Ariel. Packed with high-energy dance numbers and unforgettable hits, this show is full of heart, humor, and the power of standing up for what you believe in.
AUDITION DETAILS:
Sunday, March 1st | 6:30–9:00 PM
Monday, March 2nd | 6:30–9:00 PM
Callbacks (Invite only): Tuesday, March 3rd | 6:30–9:30 PM
Video Submissions are accepted. Please send those to info@hhcct.org
Please prepare:
A 45-second to 1-minute monologue
A 16–24 bar cut (30 seconds to 1 minute) of a song
Dress appropriately for a short dance audition (sneakers are perfectly fine!)
Whether you’re ready to rock the stage or take your first theatrical leap, we can’t wait to see you there. Let’s bring the music back to Bomont!
Character List:
REN MCCORMACK – teenage boy from Chicago (Range: D3-C5) Tenor. Energetic, emotional, rebellious, likeable; emotes his pain through quirky sarcasm and dance; strong dancer.
ETHEL MCCORMACK – his mother (Range: A3-D5) Soprano. Ren’s mother; had a tough go, just trying to make it…would do anything for her son.
REVEREND SHAW MOORE – the minister of Bomont (Range: A2-F#4) Baritone. The powerful, traditional local church leader; strict, stern, and solemn, still struggling with the death of his son.
VI MOORE – his wife (Range: A3-Db5) Soprano. Reverend Moore’s loving, supportive, resilient wife.
ARIEL MOORE – their teenage daughter (Range: G3-Eb5) Mezzo-Pop. Smart, a bit of the bad girl with an edge, sweet, the rebellious minister’s daughter; role requires strong belt, must be a strong singer/dancer.
RUSTY – Ariel’s best friend (Range: A3-F#5 (opt. F#6) Great soprano/pop voice. Ariel’s friend; a bit scatterbrained, sweet, fun, knows everything about everything; role requires strong belt, strong comedic timing and dance.
WILLARD HEWITT – Ren’s friend, a country boy (Range: Bb2-Ab4) Tenor. A simple country bumpkin with a warm heart and a big smile; comedic timing and dance a must.
CHUCK CRANSTON – Ariel’s boyfriend (Range: F#3-B4) Tenor. The local bad boy and Ariel’s boyfriend.
WENDY JO – Ariel’s friend (Range: A3-E5) Mezzo. Ariel’s friend; strong belt, comedic timing, and dance required.
URLEEN – Ariel’s friend (Range: A3-D5) Mezzo/Alto. Ariel’s friend; the smart one of the group; role requires strong belt, comedic timing, and dance.
LULU WARNICKER – Ren’s aunt
WES WARNICKER – her husband
COACH ROGER DUNBAR – the high school gym teacher
ELEANOR DUNBAR – his wife
LYLE – Chuck’s buddy
TRAVIS – Chuck’s buddy
A COP
BETTY BLAST – the owner of The Burger Blast
PRINCIPAL HARRY CLARK
JETER – Ren’s friend
BICKLE – Ren’s friend
GARVIN – Ren’s friend
COWBOY BOB – the lead vocalist at the Bar-B-Que (Range: E3-C5)
COWBOY BOB’S BAND
ENSEMBLE – Chorus / Ensemble): Males & Females, 12-70. Townspeople, students; need strong character people (all age ranges) for many roles (listed below); teenage through adults; chorus singing, dancing parts; ALL TEENS dance, ALL ADULTS dance at the prom.