The Fine Arts Association announces auditions for Footloose Stage Adaptation by DEAN PITCHFORD and WALTER BOBBIE Based on the Original Screenplay by Dean Pitchford Music by TOM SNOW Lyrics by DEAN PITCHFORD Additional Music by ERIC CARMEN, SAMMY HAGAR, KENNY LOGGINS and JIM STEINMAN Director: David Malinowski Music Director: Jonathan Fuller Choreographers: Jen Boehmer 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. 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. To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated Top 40 score, augmented with dynamic new songs, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and open mind. Auditions: Monday/Tuesday, April 22 & 23, 2024             beginning at 6:30 pm in Corning Auditorium - Appointments needed.             Callbacks by invitation only: Thursday, April 25, 2024             The Fine Arts Association, 38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, OH 44094             (440) 951–7500, x103 www.fineartsassociation.org<http://www.fineartsassociation.org> Click here to take you directly to the Sign Up Genius to make your appointment: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D4FABA72BA1FA7-49038949-footloose#/ Production Dates – June 7 - 23, 2024 Fridays/Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2:00 pm. No performance on Sunday, June 17 (Father's Day) Rehearsals begin – Sunday, April 28, 2024 Rehearsals will GENERALLY be Mondays thru Thursdays 6:00-10:00 p.m. & Sundays 1:00-5:00 pm Casting Information: * Needed: Cast of approximately 35+ * All roles are available, 10+ principal/featured roles plus ensemble * All roles are open to the RIGHT person, regardless of age, gender, race, etc. * Auditions are open to all actors ages 13 to adult * No AEA contracts available for this production. Audition Requirements: * Come prepared with 16-32 bars of a song the style of the show * Bring sheet music in the proper key. * Accompanist will play for all auditioners. * Bring a detailed list of your conflicts beginning April 28, 2024. This includes any work/school activities/events, sports activities/events and classes that would cause a missed scheduled rehearsal. All cast members must be available for tech week (June 2-6). * Please bring a headshot (school picture or snapshot will do.) * Résumés will be accepted (not required) ROLES AVAILABLE: REN MC CORMACK – teenage boy from Chicago (Range: D3-C5) ETHEL MC CORMACK – his mother (Range: A3-D5) REVEREND SHAW MOORE – the minister of Bomont (Range: A2-F#4) VI MOORE – his wife (Range: A3-Db5) ARIEL MOORE – their teenage daughter (Range: G3-Eb5) LULU WARNICKER – Ren's aunt WES WARNICKER – her husband COACH ROGER DUNBAR – the high school gym teacher ELEANOR DUNBAR – his wife 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 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