[NEohioPAL] Auditions for local premiere: FREAKY FRIDAY; December 1

[Martin Friedman]

*Lakeland Civic Theatre *

*            Additional Auditions:            **SATURDAY, December 1*

*1:00 to 3:00 pm*

* For *

*Freaky Friday*

 Book by *Bridget Carpenter*

 Music by *Tom Kitt*

Lyrics by *Brian Yorkey*

  Directed by *Martin Friedman*

Musical Direction by *Matthew Dolan*

Sound Designed by *Eric Simna *

 Lighting Designed by *Marcus Dana*

Costumes Designed by *Kelsey Tomlinson *

 *We are seeking men and women, boys and girls of various ages and
ethnicities. *



*The Play: **I saw this play at its initial tryout at the Signature Theatre
in Washington DC (actually Shirlington, Va.) two years. I was bowled over
by the changes to this already wonderful book (by Richard Rodgers’ daughter
Mary Rodgers) and films. Instead of a slap-stick story about a mother and
daughter exchanging minds and coming to grips with the change of bodies;
the new musical instead takes on something more important; body shaming,
the trials and tribulations of being a high school student and most
importantly, love between parents and their children.  I found the story
down-right profound and the music wonderful.*

*And perhaps most importantly, FREAKY FRIDAY is no longer a book and movie
about a homogeneous family and the school they attend, but rather it is
about the real world and it features a cast of true diversity. Based on the
beloved 1972 novel by Mary Rodgers, FREAKY FRIDAY features a book by
Bridget Carpenter, and music and lyrics by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey - the
Pulitzer Prize-winning composers of Next to Normal and If/Then.*



*Audition Information and Dates:*

*Auditions will take place on Saturday, December 1, between 1:00pm and
3:00pm, in Room D1078 (the Music Room) in Building “D” on the campus of
Lakeland Community College. This is the same building as the Performing
Arts Center.*

*This is an open audition. Please bring a 16 to 32 bar cut in the style of
the show. The process is this: we will have you sing your song and then
will give you a side from the play to read. I will try to expedite the
auditions as quickly as humanly possible. All roles are paid except if you
are under 18 years of age; sorry. No Equity Contracts. *



 *Production and Rehearsal Dates: Freaky Friday **will open on Friday,
February 1 and run through Sunday, February 17, 2019. There will be nine
(9) shows; that is THREE (3) weeks of performances.  Rehearsals will begin
in early December (with a few periodic rehearsals to teach the music.) We
will begin rehearsals in earnest on January 3. Rehearsals will most
probably run seven days a week with the Saturday and Sunday rehearsals
during the day and the weekday rehearsals beginning at 7:00pm.*

*THE ROLES.* *There will be doubling and tripling of characters. I plan to
have a cast of 15 to 17. We are seeking versatile actors and actresses.*

*The Family**: **Ellie Blake**: 16 years old; smart, funny, baggy, rumpled
clothes and messy hair that hasn't seen a comb in a while. Ellie is
decidedly the antithesis of her mom. **[The actress we are seeking should
be between the ages of 16 and 25 but still look
16.]                                            **Katherine Blake**:
Ellie's mother-- 40's, decisive, lovely, punctual. A workout maven. **[The
actress we are seeking should be between the ages of 35 and
45.}
**Fletcher Blake**: Ellie's brother-- 10 year old, eccentric; obsessed with
his puppets.** [Between the ages of 10 and 14 but still look
10.]                                                                   *
*Mike:** Katherine's Fiancé-- confident, charming, kind. **[Between the
ages of 35 and 50 but still look like a youthful late 40’s early
50’s.}*

        *The
Students*: *Gretchen:** Ellie's best friend.** [Between the ages of 16 and
25 but still look
16.]
**Hannah:** also
Ellie's best friend;nerd girl.** [Between the ages of 16 and 25 but still
look 16.]
                                                                     *
*Adam:** the Listmaster; paragon of adorable cool and in love with
Ellie. **[Between
the ages of 16 and 25 but still look 16 to 17.] **Savannah:**
brilliant, aggressive,
a winner.** [Between the ages of 16 and 25 but still look 16 or
17.]
**Parker:** Ellie’s
friend—completely average.** [Between the ages of 16 and 25 but still look
16.]                                                                     *
*Wells: **Ellie’s friend—dorky. **[Between the ages of 16 and 25 but still
look 16.] **Laurel:** random teen—**[Between the ages of 16 and 25 but
still look 16.]*

*The Adults**: **Torrey:** Katherine’s assistant—a high-strung
perfectionist.** [Between the ages of 20 and 30.]*

*Grandpa Gordon: **Katherine’s father—grumpy, stubborn, old-school.** [Between
the ages of 55 and 65.]*

 *Grandma Helene: **Katherine’s mother—fiercely opinionated. **[Between the
ages of 55 and 65.]*

 *Danielle: **Weddings Magazine journalist.** [Between the ages of 25 and
35.]*

 *Louis:** Wedding's Magazine photographer. **[Between the ages of 20 and
30.]*

 *Dr. Ehrin: **School counselor—test-obsessed, overworked **[Between the
ages of 30 and 45.]*

 *Mr. Blumen:** Biology teacher—a cynical lifer **[Between the ages of 30
and 45.]*

*Pastor Bruno: **[Between the ages of 30 and 45.]*

 *Mrs. Luckenbill:** English teacher—empathetic **[Between the ages of 30
and 45.]*

*Senor O’Brien:** Spanish teacher—pugnacious **[Between the ages of 30 and
45.]*

 *Ms. Meyers: **gym teacher—extremely intense **[Between the ages of 30 and
45.]*

*Officers Sitz and Kowalski: **Police officers who never received
sensitivity training.** [Between the ages of 30 and 50.]*

 *Mrs. Time: **antique shop owner. **[Between the ages of 30 to 55.]*



FREE PARKING IN THE FACULTY/STAFF PARKING LOT. For more information please
feel free to contact me, Martin Friedman at *martinfriedman98 at gmail.com
<martinfriedman98 at gmail.com>* or at *216/233-5441 <216%2F233-5441>**. *
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