What: Open auditions for Footloose at Connecticut Theatre Company
When: 5/24/27 & 5/25/27 from 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Where: The Repertory Theatre | 23 Norden Street | New Britain, CT 06051
Run Dates: 7/30/27 – 8/8/27

Audition Preparation
All roles are open for this terrific show. Looking for a very diverse cast. Actors will be seen in order of arrival. Prepare 16-32 bars of a musical theatre song in the style of the show. There will be a short dance routine taught at auditions suitable for all skill levels. Please bring sheet music in your key, your resume and a headshot if you have one. An accompanist will be provided. A call back audition, if needed, will be held by invitation only. Age ranges listed are stage ages. If you have any questions, please email us at info@connecticuttheatrecompany.org.

Accessibility
If you will require any specific accommodations for this audition, rehearsals or performances, please reach out for assistance. We are eager to help you be able to get to us and to show us your best work! Duane Campbell, Executive Director, dcampbell@connecticuttheatrecompany.org

Character Breakdown:

Ren McCormack (Lead): Male, 18-25. Tenor. Energetic, emotional, rebellious, likeable; emotes
his pain through quirky sarcasm and dance; strong dancer.

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.

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.

Vi Moore (Supporting): Female, 30-50. Soprano. Reverend Moore’s loving, supportive, resilient
wife.

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.

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.

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.

Chuck Cranston (Supporting): Male, 18-25. Tenor. The local bad boy and Ariel’s boyfriend.

Urleen (Supporting): Female, 18+. Mezzo/Alto. Ariel’s friend; the smart one of the group; role
requires strong belt, comedic timing, and dance.

Wendy Jo (Supporting): Female, 18-25. Mezzo. Ariel’s friend; strong belt, comedic timing, and
dance required.

Ensemble (Chorus / Ensemble): Males & Females, 18-70. Townspeople, students; need strong
character people (all age ranges) for many roles (listed below); teenage through adults; chorus
singing, dancing parts; all teens dance, all adults dance at the prom.

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
Jeter – Ren’s friend
Bickle – Ren’s friend
Garvin – Ren’s friend
Cowboy Bob/Cop
High School Students