*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@gmail.com <martinfriedman98@gmail.com>* or at *216/233-5441 <216%2F233-5441>**. *