Panic! and BarCinBoo Productions Auditions!
- February 21, 2023, 7:15 pm – 10:15 pm
Dance Call 16+. Please also prepare 16 bars to sing in the style of the show - February 22, 2023, 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Singing appointments for all Principle Roles. Please prepare 16-32 bars in the style of the show. - Feb 24 & 25
Callbacks
OTHER DATES
- First Rehearsal March 26, 2023
No rehearsal on Mondays or April 9 - Opens April 22, 2023
- Closes May 14, 2023
- 13 performances
We will also accept video submissions – see a link to the form below.
Accompanist provided. No karaoke or backing tracks, please.
Audition Location: Serendipity Dance Studio 1788 E. Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley, CA 93065
Please contact Paul Panico for questions: call (818) 497·5722 or email paultpanicojr@gmail.com
CONTRACT
Paid roles for performers who are over 18 (flat-rate)
SEEKING
Non-Union performers, teenage-adult, strong technical dancers, and character actors to perform at the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center. Rehearsals will be held in Simi Valley, CA.
In order to keep our Artists and team safe, we will require a fully-vaccinated workplace, which means that all members of the company: actors, crew members, musicians, and staff m,ust be fully vaccinated. There are no exceptions.
INSTRUCTIONS
Please fill out our Google form to let us know you are planning to attend an audition or send a link to a dance and/or singing video: https://forms.gle/
PERSONNEL
Director: Barry Pearl
Director/Choreographer: Michelle Elkin
Music Director: Jeff Gibson
Book: Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie
Lyrics: Dean Pitchford, Kenny Loggins, and others
Music: Tom Snow
Producers: Panic! Productions, BarCinBoo Productions, Inc., Paige Loter, and Alison Mahay.
FOOTLOOSE CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
- Ren McCormack (Lead): Identifying Male, 18-25. Tenor. Energetic, emotional, rebellious, and likable, strong dancer; emotes his pain through quirky sarcasm and dance.
- Reverend Shaw Moore (Lead): Identifying Male, 35-55. Baritone. The powerful, traditional local church leader, strict, stern, and solemn, still struggling with the death of his son. – THIS ROLE HAS BEEN CAST –
- Ariel Moore (Lead): Identifying Female, 18-25. Mezzo-Pop. Smart, a bit of the bad girl with an edge, sweet, the rebellious minister’s daughter; the role requires a strong belt and must be a strong singer/dancer.
- Vi Moore (Supporting): Identifying Female, 30-50. Soprano. Reverend Moore’s loving, supportive, resilient wife.
- Rusty (Supporting): Identifying Female, 18-25. Great soprano/pop voice. Ariel’s friend; is a bit scatterbrained, sweet, fun, and knows everything about everything; the role requires a strong belt, strong comedic timing, and dance.
- Willard Hewitt (Supporting): Identifying Male, 18-25. Tenor. A simple country bumpkin with a warm heart and a big smile; comedic timing and dance are a must.
- Ethel McCormack (Supporting): Identifying Female, 35-45. Soprano. Ren’s mother; had a tough go, just trying to make it…would do anything for her son.
- Chuck Cranston (Supporting): Identifying Male, 18-25. Tenor. The local bad boy and Ariel’s boyfriend.
- Urleen (Supporting): Identifying Female, 18+. Mezzo/Alto. Ariel’s friend, the smart one of the group; the role requires a strong belt, comedic timing, and dance.
- Wendy Jo (Supporting): Identifying Female, 18-25. Mezzo. Ariel’s friend; strong belt, comedic timing, and dance required.
- Ensemble (Chorus / Ensemble): All Gender Identities, 18-70. Townspeople and students; need strong character people (all age ranges) for many roles (listed below); teenage through adults; chorus singing and dancing parts; Strong technical dancers are needed! Tumbling, rollerskating and partnering are a plus. Bring sneakers and character shoes.
- 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
The producers are committed to diversity, and we encourage performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to submit.