- The show has a good mix of characters young and older so there really is something for everyone. Please don't be mistaken into thinking this is a young persons show...
- Younger cast members must be able to dance well, and the townsfolk do not need to be of the same movement standard but should be able to enjoy some movement for the megamix at the end of the show.
- The ages noted are playing ages - not the age you must be to audition. We are looking for a cast no larger than 35 to 40 people.
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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.
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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).
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Ariel Moore (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.
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Vi Moore
- 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.
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Rusty (Comedic, Dance, 16 - 18)
- Ariel's friend. A bit of a ditz but knows everything about everybody.
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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.
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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).
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Chuck Cranston (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.
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Urleen (Belt, Comedic, Dance, 16 - 18)
- Ariel's friend. The smart one of the group.
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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.
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Lyle, Travis
- Chuck's friends.
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Bickle, Garvin
- Willard's country friends.
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Townspeople (roles often doubled)
- Cowboy Bob/Jeter, Principal Clark/Saloon Keeper, Betty Blast/Irene, Town Cop/Country Fiddler, Eleanor Dunbar/Doreen, Coach Dunbar, Wes Warnicker, Lulu Warnicker
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Singng chorus (must also move)
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Dance chorus (must also sing)
Here is an overview of the characters in Footloose...
It is not!!!
- Although there are parts for younger cast members there is a good cross section of ages and we cannot do this show if we only had young people in the cast!
