UPCOMING SHOWS
Directed by Rowan Miller
Everybody cut Footloose! Our first show for our 50th year is the uplifting and energetic Footloose The Musical.
Join Ren McCormack and his mum Ethel as they relocate to Bomont, a small town far away from their comfort zone of Chicago which has a ban on dancing.
An Interest Night which will answer all your burning questions and provide a full run down of the characters is being held at 7pm on Wednesday 29 January at The Woolshed.
Auditions will be held at the following times, all at The Woolshed:
7.30-9.30pm Thursday 30 January
7.30-9.30pm Friday 31 January
10am-4pm Saturday 1 February (Dance audition 10am-12pm, Individual auditions 1pm-4pm)
If required, callbacks will be held on Sunday 2 February.
Any queries please contact Rowan at rowanimiller@gmail.com
Character Information
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Ren McCormack (Lead): Male, 18-25. Tenor. Energetic, emotional, rebellious, likeable; emotes his pain through quirky sarcasm and dance; strong dancer.
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Reverend Shaw Moore (Lead): Male, 35-55. Baritone. The powerful, traditional local church leader; strict, stern, and solemn, still struggling with the death of his son.
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Ariel Moore (Lead): Female, 18-25. Mezzo-Pop. Smart, a bit of the bad girl with an edge, sweet, the rebellious minister’s daughter; role requires strong belt, must be a strong singer/dancer.
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Vi Moore (Supporting): Female, 30-50. Soprano. Reverend Moore’s loving, supportive, resilient wife.
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Rusty (Supporting): Female, 18-25. Great soprano/pop voice. Ariel’s friend; a bit scatterbrained, sweet, fun, knows everything about everything; role requires strong belt, strong comedic timing and dance.
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Willard Hewitt (Supporting): Male, 18-25. Tenor. A simple country bumpkin with a warm heart and a big smile; comedic timing and dance a must.
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Ethel McCormack (Supporting): Female, 35-45. Soprano. Ren’s mother; had a tough go, just trying to make it…would do anything for her son.
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Chuck Cranston (Supporting): Male, 18-25. Tenor. The local bad boy and Ariel’s boyfriend.
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Urleen (Supporting): Female, 18+. Mezzo/Alto. Ariel’s friend; the smart one of the group; role requires strong belt, comedic timing, and dance.
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Wendy Jo (Supporting): Female, 18-25. Mezzo. Ariel’s friend; strong belt, comedic timing, and dance required.
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Ensemble (Chorus / Ensemble): Males & Females, 18-70. Townspeople, students; need strong character people (all age ranges) for many roles (listed below); chorus singing, all teens dance, all adults dance at the prom.
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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 (must be able to balance on roller skates)
Jeter – Ren’s friend
Bickle – Ren’s friend
Garvin – Ren’s friend
Cowboy Bob/Cop
High School Students & Adult Congregation
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We are looking for a total cast of 25-35 people including 4-5 booth singers to support the onstage cast.
- Thankyou for your support-
Tickets available April 2025!