Footloose Auditions at The GEM Theatre!
Schedule
Mon Mar 09 2026 at 07:00 pm to 10:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
12852 Main St, Garden Grove, CA, United States, California 92840 | Garden Grove, CA
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One More Productions is casting FOOTLOOSE! DIRECTED/CHOREOGRAPHED BY NIKKI SNELSON
MUSICALLY DIRECTED BY DAMIEN LORTON
PRODUCED BY NICOLE CASSESSO, DAMIEN LORTON & DAN BAIRD
AUDITIONS MARCH 9TH & 10TH
INVITED CALLBACKS MARCH 11TH
PERFORMANCES JUNE 4TH – JULY 12TH
Music by Tom Snow
Lyrics by Dean Pitchford
Additional Music by Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins & Jim Steinman
Stage Adaption by Dean Pitchford & Walter Bobbie
Based on the screenplay by Dean Pitchford
Dust off your dancing shoes and get ready to cut loose!
Footloose is bringing electrifying energy to The GEM stage!
This high-octane musical, based on the iconic film, tells the story of Ren McCormack, a big-city teen who shakes up a small town where dancing is outlawed.
With explosive choreography, unforgettable 80s anthems like “Let’s Hear It for the Boy,” “Holding Out for a Hero,” and of course “Footloose,” this show is a celebration of youth, freedom, and standing up for what you believe in.
All auditions, rehearsals and performances will be held at
The GEM Theatre - 12852 Main Street, Garden Grove, CA 92840
Doors open at 6:30pm. Auditions begin at 7:00pm. First come first seen. You must have a headshot or current photo with a resume. You must attend both the Vocal and Dance Call.
NO SUBMISSIONS AT THIS TIME.
OPEN VOCAL CALL Monday, March 9th
Accompanist is provided. Be prepared to sing 16-32 measures. Provide sheet music in the proper key, cut to 16-32 measures and in a 3-ring binder. Please no songs from the show.
OPEN DANCE CALL Tuesday, March 10th
Be prepared to dance. Wear clothes that make you feel comfortable and confident. Please be prepared with jazz shoes, sneakers, and character heels. We are going to GET DOWN!
INVITED CALLBACKS Wednesday, March 11th
By invitation only. Doors will open at 7pm. Callbacks begin at 7:30pm.
Rehearsals begin May 2nd and run Mondays – Thursdays 7pm to 11pm, Saturdays 10am – 6pm and some Sundays 12pm – 6pm.
Performances run June 4th – July 12th. Thursdays – Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm. There are no shows on Thursdays 6/18, 6/25, 7/4. There are 2pm and 8pm shows on Saturdays 6/20, 6/27 and 7/11.
There is a stipend of $700.00.
For questions or more information please email [email protected]
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
REN MCCORMACK: Male, 18-25, to play High School student. Tenor.
Ren has just moved from the bustling town of Chicago to the small town of Bomont. He is a fun-loving young man who seems to be attracting trouble in his new environment. Energetic, emotional, rebellious, likeable; emotes his pain through quirky sarcasm and dance. Strong actor, singer and dancer.
REVEREND SHAW MOORE: Male, 35-55. Baritone.
The powerful, traditional local church leader; strict, stern, and solemn, still struggling with the death of his son. He has problems communicating with his daughter Ariel, he still loves her very much but has problems expressing it. Strong actor, singer and mover.
ARIEL MOORE: Female, 18-25, to play High School student. Mezzo-Pop.
A feisty young woman who has lived in Bomont her entire life. She yearns to move away from the small-minded life the town offers. Smart, a bit of the bad girl with an edge, sweet, the rebellious minister’s daughter. Strong actor, singer and dancer.
VI MOORE: Female, 30-50. Soprano.
Reverend Moore’s loving, supportive, resilient wife. Strong actor, singer and mover.
RUSTY: Female, 18-25, to play High School Student. Soprano/Mezzo Soprano.
Ariel’s goofy best friend. A bit scatterbrained, sweet, fun, knows everything about everything. She has a long-lasting crush on Willard. Strong actor, dancer and singer with good comedic timing.
WILLARD HEWITT: Male, 18-25, to play High School student. Tenor.
A simple country bumpkin with a warm heart and a big smile. Ren’s best friend. He is loyal and protective. Talks big to his friends, but shy around girls. Exaggerated country accent. Strong actor, dancer and singer with good comedic timing.
ETHEL MCCORMACK: Female, 35-45. Alto.
Ren's mother tries her best to stay strong for her son after the unexpected departure of her husband. She does occasionally let her emotions shine through. Strong singer, actor and mover.
CHUCK CRANSTON: Male, 18-25. Tenor.
The local bad boy and Ariel’s boyfriend. He has a very rough exterior and is jealous of Ren. Strong actor, singer and dancer.
URLEEN: Female, 18-25, to play High School student. Mezzo Soprano.
Ariel’s friend; the smart one of the group. Strong singer and dancer with good comedic timing.
WENDY JO: Female, 18-25, to play High School student. Mezzo Soprano.
Ariel’s supportive friend. She has street-smarts. Strong singer and dancer with good comedic timing.
COWBOY BOB: Male, 30-55, Baritone.
The lead vocalist at the Bar-B-Q.
ENSEMBLE: Males & Females, 18-70.
Strong dancers, singers and character actors to play Townspeople, High School Students, and various supporting roles including Cowboy Bob’s Band, Lyla, Travis, Jeter, Bickle, Garvin, Lulu Warnicker, Wes Warnicker, Coach Dunbar, Eleanor Dunbar, Principal Harry, Betty Blast.
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Where is it happening?
12852 Main St, Garden Grove, CA, United States, California 92840Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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