Footloose
October 2025
Audition Dates
You will need to book one individual and one group audition slot.
Group Auditions: will be held at Maylands Church of Christ on
Sunday 15/06/2025
Round #1 : 14:30 – 15:10 (30 spots)
Round #2 : 15:20 – 16:00 (30Spots)
Individual Auditions: will be held at Maylands Church of Christ on
Sunday, 15/06/2025 16:30 – 22:00. (39 spots)
Monday, 16/06/2025 19:30 – 22:00.(15 spots)
Each audition is 10 minutes long. You will be asked to sing and read.
Audition Bookings will open on 2nd June, 2025
Synopsis
When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. But he’s not prepared for the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, who is determined to exercise control over the town’s youth after a family tragedy.
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 pins a father, longing for the son he lost, against a young man aching for the father who walked out on him.
Character Breakdown
PLEASE NOTE: All ages are STAGE ages and are only approximate.
Ren McCormack (Lead): Male, 18-25.
Energetic, emotional, rebellious, likeable; emotes his pain through quirky sarcasm and dance.
Tenor: Country Rock Vocal style with an energetic and sympathetic timbre. Dance experience preferred.
Reverend Shaw Moore (Lead): Male, 35-55.
The powerful, traditional local church leader. Strict, stern, and solemn, still struggling with the death of his son.
Baritone: His vocal moments reflect his baritone homilies. Must be able to move and have coordination.
Ariel Moore (Lead): Female, 18-25.
Smart, a bit of the bad girl with an edge, sweet, the rebellious minister’s daughter
Mezzo-Pop Strong Belt, should be able to switch between sweet and strong vocal types. Dance experience preferred.
Vi Moore (Supporting): Female, 30-50.
Reverend Moore’s loving, supportive, resilient wife.
Soprano Warm and comedic vocals. Must be able to move and have coordination.
Rusty (Supporting): Female, 18-25.
Ariel’s friend: a bit scatterbrained, sweet, fun, knows everything about everything; role requires strong comedic timing.
Soprano/pop voice strong belt Must be comfortable working in small harmonic groups. Dance experience preferred.
Willard Hewitt (Supporting): Male, 18-25.
A simple country bumpkin with a warm heart and a big smile; must have good comedic timing.
Tenor. Dance experience preferred.
Ethel McCormack (Supporting): Female, 35-45.
Ren’s mother: had a tough go, just trying to make it…would do anything for her son.
Soprano Warm and comedic vocals. Must be able to move and have coordination.
Chuck Cranston (Supporting): Male, 18-25.
The local bad boy and Ariel’s boyfriend.
Tenor. Must have the charisma and confidence to lead a trio harmony. Dance experience preferred.
Urleen (Supporting): Female, 18+.
Ariel’s friend: the smart one of the group role requires, comedic timing.
Mezzo/Alto. Strong belt, must be comfortable working in small harmonic groups. Dance experience preferred.
Wendy Jo (Supporting): Female, 18-25.
Ariel’s friend, comedic timing, and dance required.
Mezzo. Strong belt. Must be comfortable working in small harmonic groups. Dance experience preferred.
Ensemble (Chorus / Ensemble): Males & Females, 18-70.
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. Energetic and versatile vocals highly encouraged. Must be able to hold harmonies. All ensemble members will be required to perform some form of dance throughout the show; however, this will be applied in different levels and can cater for different abilities. We will be prioritising people with a good work ethic and physical potential.
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
