Gas Lamp Players Announces Auditions for “Footloose, The Musical”
August 30, 2007
Aug 31, 2007 -- /prbuzz/ --FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, August 31, 2007

Gas Lamp Players Announces Auditions for “Footloose, The Musical”

Gas Lamp Players, www.gaslampplayers.com, announces audition and crew sign up dates for adults and students grades 6 and up for “Footloose, The Musical,” on Monday, September 10 & Tuesday, September 11 at 6:30 PM at the Ridgewood Avenue School Auditorium, 235 Ridgewood Avenue, Glen Ridge, NJ. Auditions are first come, first served. Callbacks, if necessary, are Monday, September 17 at 6:30.

All roles are open. Come prepared with the best 32 bars of an up-tempo show tune. The song does not have to be from Footloose, but should have a similar '80s pop feel. Bring your own sheet music in the proper key. An accompanist will be provided; we discourage singing either acapella or to a tape, as this does not present you at your best. Be prepared to dance. There is a $50.00 participation fee.

Rehearsals are Monday - Thursday evenings, 6:30 - 10:00. Show dates are Friday and Saturday, Nov. 16 & 17 at 8PM, Saturday & Sunday, Nov. 17 & 18 at 2PM. All performances are at the Ridgewood Avenue School Auditorium, 235 Ridgewood Ave., Glen Ridge.

The following is a brief description of the featured roles:
Ren McCormack (Tenor, Heavy Dance, 16 - 18) Ren is seen as a young rebel always getting into trouble, but at heart he is an energetic young man who is dealing with the pain of his father's absence. He emotes this pain through his quirky sarcasm and by dancing.
Reverand Shaw Moore (Baritone) Reverend Moore is the most powerful figure in Beaumont. He is a stern, strict, solemn man with a booming voice who runs the town with an iron fist. However he also has a tender side and is struggling with the loss of his son. (Singing is more traditional musical theater than other characters).
Ariel Moore (Soprano/Belt, Dance, 16 - 18}She is the preacher's daughter. At first glimpse it would appear that she is the perfect girl; beautiful, perky, energetic. But look closer and you will find that she is her father's worst nightmare. She is energetic, strong willed, sharp tongued, and aware of her sensuality.
Vi Moore (Soprano) The strong-willed preacher's wife who holds the moral fiber of Beaumont in her upright stance. She feels she is losing her husband and daughter and doesn't know what to do. She ultimately is responsible for holding her family together after its terrible loss.
Rusty (Belt, Comedic, Dance, 16 - 18) Ariel's friend. A bit of a ditz but knows everything about everybody.
Willard Hewitt (Tenor, Comedic, Dance, 16 - 18) A simple country bumpkin with a warm heart and a big crush. He quickly befriends Ren and shows him the rules and regulations of living in Beaumont.
Ethel McCormack (moves well, 35 - 45) Ren's mother. She is a strong willed, outspoken single parent who would do anything for her son. (Singing is more traditional musical theater than other characters).
Chuck Cranston (Tenor,Dance, 16 - 18) A motorcycle riding, foul mouthed, leather wearing, trailer park product who takes one look at Ren and realizes that there's only room for one bad boy in this town. He is dating the one girl that Ren obviously has a crush on, Ariel.
Urleen (Belt, Comedic, Dance, 16 - 18) Ariel's friend. The smart one of the group.
Wendy Jo (Belt, Comedic, Dance, 16 - 18) Ariel's friend. Doesn't say much but sure knows a lot about Beaumont and the town rules.
Lyle, Travis - Chuck's friends.
Bickle, Garvin - Willard's country friends.
Townspeople (adults): Cowboy Bob, Jeter, Principal Clark, Saloon Keeper, Betty Blast, Irene, Town Cop, Country Fiddler, Eleanor Dunbar, Doreen, Coach Dunbar, Wes Warnicker, Lulu Warnicker
Large Teen Dance chorus (must also sing)

Children who are in kindergarten through 5th grade who have participated in prior Gas Lamp programs (Wizard of Oz, Fiddler, School Break Workshops, GLAPA classes, etc.) and/or students 6th grade and above who do not want to be considered for main roles or the Teen Dance Chorus may register for the show by emailing This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it . They will be involved in select scenes and the finale.

For more information, visit our website at www.gaslampplayers.com, email This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it or call Jessica Sporn at 973-632-2523.
About the Press Release
Gas Lamp Players,announces audition and crew sign up dates for adults and students grades 6 and up for “Footloose, The Musical.” on Monday, September 10 & Tuesday, September 11.


 
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