IMPORTANT INFORMATION

 

Actors under the age of 18 must be enrolled in at least one class with Metropolitan Performing Arts. Actors under the age of 13 are not eligible for Mainstage productions. All actors must audition for the Musical in order to be cast. There is no monetary compensation for this show. If actors between the ages of 13 and 18 are cast in this show, they will need to enroll on Active in Mainstage Footloose and agree to pay a show fee of 350.00 per student, (discounts if applicable may apply). Show fees include the cost of *Performance/Show Conditioning. 

 

All students in Mainstage must take Show Conditioning if possible with their schedule.  This class is not a substitute for a dance class. * If you have already signed up for Show Conditioning for the year please talk with our Office Manager as this can be put towards your show fee, if cast.  

 

Our Show fees help us to perform amazing shows like Newsies and White Christmas. The rights for a show like Footloose are over $4500, plus the cost of scripts, costumes, sets and more.  This is just a small ask to help us perform the shows your kids love. If you would like to become a show sponsor for Footloose or any future shows please let Kris Heller or Chulina Wheeler know or pick up a flier in the MPA lobby.  

 

Audition questions and Contact Details

 

If you have any questions about this document, auditions, classes, or the show; please contact the Executive Director krisheller@metropolitanperformingarts.org

 

Audition & Callback Date, Time and Venue

 

Auditions for Adults are on January 16th from 6PM- 9PM - you will sign up for time slots on our website.  

Auditions for Students are on January 22th from 5PM to 9PM - you will sign up for time slots on our website. 

 

Please prepare 1 song selection that is a contemporary musical theater preferably in the style of the show (1980’s to now). This should have a pop sound with an emphasis on storytelling.  This should be 1 minute to 1 minute and 30 seconds in length (think verse and chorus).

 

Please also prepare a 1 to 2 min monologue that is contemporary and from a published play.  Do not bring in a self written monologue. 

 

Both the monologue and the song should be fully memorized.  With appropriate sheet music (marked with your starting and stopping notes). There will be an accompanist provided for auditions and callbacks.  

 

Callbacks will be held on Saturday January 24th, from 1-6pm. There will be a dance class.  Please bring clothing you can move in and appropriate shoes to dance in. If you are called back you may get music and sides to prepare ahead of time. Please check your email after auditions for additional information.   You may not be called for the whole time.  If you are an adult auditioning you may be asked to come to an earlier callback on January 17th from 2pm to 5pm.  You may not need to stay for the entire time.  There will be no dance call at the January 17th callback.    

 

The audition, callback, rehearsal venue is Metropolitan Performing Arts located at 6403 E Mill Plain Blvd. Vancouver, WA 98686.  The Performance and Tech week venue is Magenta Theater, 1108 Main St, Vancouver, WA 98660. There will be some rehearsals at the Art Hub (the old Library on Mill Plain) the address will be included in BAND once casting and the schedule is sent out. 

 

Audition and Callbacks Panel

 

You will be auditioning for the Director - Shanae Tullis, Music Director - Melissa Sondergeld- Hood, and Choreographer - Shannon Jung. An MPA representative may also be present. An accompanist will be provided, please have music printed and prepared for your pianist. The start and ending of your song selection should be marked in the music and all lyrics should match what you are singing. Also present in the room at auditions and/or callbacks will be the Stage Manager, Evi Pazmanczyk, and an ASM might be at the venue to run the callbacks and assist with any questions.  

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CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

REN MCCORMACK – teenage boy from Chicago (Range: D3-C5)

ETHEL MCCORMACK – his mother (Range: A3-D5) - Adult audition only

REVEREND SHAW MOORE – the minister of Bomont (Range: A2-F#4) Adult audition only

VI MOORE – his wife (Range: A3-Db5) Adult audition only 

ARIEL MOORE – their teenage daughter (Range: G3-Eb5)

LULU WARNICKER – Ren's aunt Adult audition only 

WES WARNICKER – her husband Adult audition only

COACH ROGER DUNBAR – the high school gym teacher - Adult audition only

ELEANOR DUNBAR – his wife - Adult audition only

RUSTY – Ariel's best friend (Range: A3-F#5 (opt. F#6))

URLEEN – Ariel's friend (Range: A3-D5)

WENDY JO – Ariel's friend (Range: A3-E5)

CHUCK CRANSTON – Ariel's boyfriend (Range: F#3-B4)

LYLE – Chuck's buddy 

TRAVIS - Chuck's buddy

A COP

BETTY BLAST - the owner of The Burger Blast

WILLARD HEWITT – Ren's friend, a country boy (Range: Bb2-Ab4)

PRINCIPAL HARRY CLARK Adult audition only

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 – Singing-dancing ensemble consisting of Townspeople and High School Students

 

AUDITION FORMAT

 

Please try and bring in a headshot, acting resume and completed audition form. If you do not have these things that is okay, but If you do we would like to see them.  Please don’t stress, but treat this like a professional audition. You will enter the room, give your headshot, completed form, and resume to the creative team.  Then you will find the x to stand on.  Once the director tells you they are ready please slate with your name, age (if you are under 18) and what song and monologue you have prepared.  

 

Vocal 

You are required to bring in one 1 to 1:30 minute selection that is audition ready. This should be in the style of the show and demonstrate your vocal range and ability.  This should be memorized and sung with the provided pianist. 

 

Acting

You are required to bring in a 1 to 2 minute contemporary monologue that is memorized.  This monologue should be from a published play or musical.

CALLBACKS

 

All auditionees should keep the call back dates available just in case.  You will be   

contacted if you are required for call backs and emailed further music or sides to prepare if required. We suggest familiarizing yourself with the songs from the show before the call backs. 

 

MORE IMPORTANT INFORMATION

 

What are we looking for?

Footloose is a heartfelt, high energy, and choreography heavy musical and it needs a cast to match. We are looking for:

 

• Variety in look with all ethnicities, body shapes and sizes 

• Versatility in acting range, with the ability to play more than one character, including characters of contrasting ages

• Strong solo singers who can also blend in an ensemble

• Strong singers who can dance

• Strong dancers who can sing

• Triple threats

• Friendly people who work hard

• Commitment to the show and rehearsal process

• A great attitude