upcoming Auditions

PRINCE  
The orchestrator of the experiment. He brings his lover, Hermiane, to witness the final results of a study initiated at a secluded palace by his father 18–19 years prior. Aristocratic, casually cruel and very out-of-touch. 

HERMIANE 
(er-me-ANN) 
The Prince’s lover who engages in a philosophical debate with him about whether men or women are naturally more inclined toward infidelity. More intelligent and strong-willed than she lets on.  

CARISE 
(car-EEZ) 
A masked caregiver and “nurse” to the young girls. She and Mesrou are the only humans the children have ever known, though they were instructed never to let the children see their faces until the experiment’s conclusion. 

MESROU 
(may-ROO) 
A masked caregiver to the young boys and brother/companion to Carise.  

EGLE 
(ay-GLAY) 
The first of the test subjects released into the garden. She is vain and falls in love with her own reflection before meeting Azor. 

AZOR 
(uh-ZOR) 
The second test subject released into the garden; he encounters Egle and adores her with puppy dog-like affection. 

ADINE 
(uh-DEEN) 
The third test subject introduced. She is petulant, competitive and becomes a rival to Egle. 

MESRIN 
(may-RAN) 
The fourth test subject. He is naive and easily swayed by beauty. 

MESLIS 
(may-LEE) 
One half of a third, secret couple that were raised as a “control group” of the experiment. Intensely devoted to his partner, Dina. 

DINA 
(DEE-na) 
A test subject who is committed and faithful to her partner, Meslis. 

All actors will be considered regardless of gender identity/expression, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, age, ability, body type, etc.  

Egle & Azor

Adine & Egle

Some people may be asked to attend callbacks on ​Wednesday, April 29, from 6:00 – 7:00 PM.  ​You will be notified if you are asked to attend. If you are not called back or unavailable during these times, you will still be considered for casting. 

Important dates: 

• REHEARSALS: Rehearsals will be held ​Monday-Friday , anywhere from 5-9 pm. There will be some Saturday morning or afternoon rehearsals and possible Sunday afternoon or evening rehearsals.  Actors may not be called for every rehearsal or for the full length of a rehearsal until the final weeks.  The first cast meeting will be ​on Monday, May 4, at  6 pm​.   
  
• OFF BOOK: Actors are asked to be “off book” (all lines memorized) by ​May 18​.  
  
• CONFLICTS: When listing conflicts on your audition form, please give exact days and times; we may be able to schedule around your pre-existing conflicts.  ​No conflicts after May 25​.      
  
• ABSENCES: Cast members are allowed two (2) excused absences from rehearsal. NO UNEXCUSED ABSENCES WILL BE ALLOWED.  Please note that no cast member may miss his/her scheduled rehearsal for any reason after ​May 25​.    
  
• TECHNICAL REHEARSALS: Before auditioning, please take note that tech weekend is scheduled for ​June 6 -7 ​. The specific schedule will be announced the week leading up to these days.  
    
• COSTUMES: You may be asked to provide supplementary costume pieces (such as undergarments and socks) and/or shoes. 
    

By auditioning, you agree to the following:   

Being a part of a QCT production is a HUGE commitment, but the reward is worth it! You will be expected to work as needed outside of rehearsals on your lines, music and choreography; you will attend all scheduled rehearsals; and you will be willing to step outside your comfort zone and try something new. Please only audition if you are ready to commit to the above.  Let’s work hard and have some fun!

Director | Brendan Shea​ ​ 
Costume Designer | ​Jayden Dreyer​ 
Scenic Designer | ​Lorne Kelley & Harrison Clarke​
Lighting Designer | ​Sabrina Brookshire​ 
Stage Manager | ​Jessica Crockett​

A live piano accompanist will be provided; therefore, bring the sheet music of your audition song with your measures clearly marked for the accompanist. A Bluetooth speaker will be available if you would rather sing to an accompaniment track (no vocals on the track).   

Following the singing of your song, you may be asked to do some additional singing coached by the music director.    

Audition song options:
Heaven Help Me – Cut
Holding Out for a Hero – Cut
I Can’t Stand Still – Cut
Learning to Be Silent – Cut
Let’s Hear It – Cut

TEENS  

Ren McCormack (male), sarcastic, charismatic, lonely but alive. Though he tries to hide it, Ren cares very deeply about what people think of him. He craves connection and excitement. Filled with an overwhelming sense of justice, Ren doesn’t see the best in people at first – unless he’s looking at Ariel. Vocal Range: D3-C5  
Reference Artists: Kenny Loggins, Prince, Bryan Adams   

Ariel Moore (female), ambitious, compassionate, scared but alive. Ariel sees everything and wants to ease the pain of everyone around her; though it isn’t helping with her own grief. She walks through life restlessly, like a frayed wire, and it seems Ren is the only person who isn’t afraid of getting shocked. Vocal Range: G3-Eb5  
Reference Artists: Bonnie Tyler, Heart, Pat Benatar 

Rusty (female), an immediate friend to all and a shot of espresso. Rusty has never met a person she didn’t like, but none as much as her best friend Ariel and her hopeful boyfriend, Willard. She lives a big life wherever she is and works as hard as she plays. Vocal Range: A3-F#5  
Reference Artists: Whitney Houston, Laura Branigan, Olivia Newton-John 

Willard Hewitt (male), short-tempered, kind-hearted, cautiously eager; Willard becomes Ren’s best friend and has a crush on Rusty but he’s waaaaay too freaked out to do anything about it, Vocal Range: Bb2 – Ab4   
Reference Artists: George Strait, Johnny Lee, Kenny Rogers    

Urleen  (female), bubbly, kind, book-smart; Urleen is more of a follower than a leader, but she’ll always be there when you need her Vocal Range: A3-D5  
Reference Artists: The Pointer Sisters meets the Urchins from Little Shop of Horrors 

Wendy Jo (female), street-smart, a genuine friend, and a gossip; Wendy Jo wants the best boy for her friend Ariel. But she wouldn’t mind finding some love for herself along the way. . Vocal Range: A3 – E5  
Reference Artists: The Pointer Sisters meets the Urchins from Little Shop of Horrors 

Chuck Cranston (male), slimy, crass, but ultimately insecure; Chuck is Ariel’s boyfriend. A bit of a showoff to overcompensate for his lack of friends; he often uses intimidation to get his way. Vocal Range: F#3 – B4  
Reference Artists: Guns N’ Roses, Travis Tritt 

ADULTS  

Reverend Shaw Moore (male), imposing and controlling; Reverend Moore’s grief has taken him down a path he never expected to be on. His values and faith reign supreme, and that often finds him leaving the people he loves most behind. Vocal Range: A2-F#4  
Reference Artists:  our most “musical theatre” sounding character, he’s like if Edward Bloom from Big Fish was excited to settle down into Larry Murphy from Dear Evan Hanson 

Vi Moore (female), warm, wise, the heart of the Moore family. Vi has faith that her family will find their way back to each other, but she isn’t going to force them to when they aren’t ready. Vocal Range: A3 – Db5   
Reference Artists: our second most “musical theatre” sounding character, but she’s got a little Linda Ronstadt in her 

Ethel McCormack (female), driven, a fierce mother, broken but not beaten. Ethel is ready to start over, even if she wishes starting over didn’t have to happen in Bomont. Vocal Range: A3-D5  
Reference Artists:  Dottie West, Roseanne Cash 

Ensemble (all genders and ages) The people that fill our town; each person in our town is managing the cloud of grief that circles them differently. Some will hold tighter to traditional values, while others are eager to embrace the changing world around them. Our ensemble should be full of life, engaged characterization, and a lot of humor.

Named roles within the ensemble include:   
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 

All actors will be considered regardless of gender identity/expression, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, age, ability, body type, etc.  

Dance callback on Saturday, May 9, from 3:00 – 6:00 pm

Singing/Acting callback on Monday, May 11, from 6:00 – 10:00 pm

Important dates: 

• REHEARSALS: Rehearsals will be held ​Monday-Friday , anywhere from 5-9 pm. There will be some Saturday morning or afternoon rehearsals and possible Sunday afternoon or evening rehearsals.  Actors may not be called for every rehearsal or for the full length of a rehearsal until the final weeks.  
  
• CONFLICTS: When listing conflicts on your audition form, please give exact days and times; we may be able to schedule around your pre-existing conflicts.  ​
  
• ABSENCES: Cast members are allowed two (2) excused absences from rehearsal. NO UNEXCUSED ABSENCES WILL BE ALLOWED.  
  
• TECHNICAL REHEARSALS: Before auditioning, please take note that tech weekend is scheduled for ​July 12. The specific schedule will be announced the week leading up to these days.  
    
• COSTUMES: You may be asked to provide supplementary costume pieces (such as undergarments and socks) and/or shoes. 
    

By auditioning, you agree to the following:   

Being a part of a QCT production is a HUGE commitment, but the reward is worth it! You will be expected to work as needed outside of rehearsals on your lines, music, and choreography; you will attend all scheduled rehearsals; and you will be willing to step outside your comfort zone and try something new. Please only audition if you are ready to commit to the above.  Let’s work hard and have some fun!

Director’s Note and Concept  

“Footloose is a story about how we grieve and how we heal. Yes, it’s also about a town that banned dancing. But at the heart of this show is a community of people who are seeking to free themselves from the shadow of tragedy and loss. I’m not sure that this community even knows how dark their world has been until two new people join their community, each bringing a specific grief of their own.  

One of the things I love the most about this story is that it feels unfinished. Ren is not by any means a savior of this story. Ariel did not “fix him.” Rev. Shaw is not suddenly tolerant of all new ideas. The town is still grieving. But they learn to have joy through their grief. They open themselves up to forgiveness and a vibrant existence.  

In our production, I want to play with the grip that we hold onto things and what we gain by letting go. I see this represented throughout the score in terms of its deep pop/rock and country rock influences. Footloose is a movie that comes with a lot of expectations, and I hope to come close to meeting those. I want our time with this show to be full of life, laughter, and good music.” – Lydia Wagner, Director   

Content Warnings, Intimacy, and Moments of Violence within QCT’s Production  

1. Threatened physical abuse from a family member, physical abuse by a romantic partner, discussion of alcohol use by minors, grief, and death of a family/community member.   

2. While no physical abuse is ever completed in full onstage, there is a moment between Ariel Moore and Shaw Moore where he begins the motion of a slap against her. There is also a discussed moment of violence perpetrated by Chuck Cranston to Ariel Moore.  

3. The use of stage makeup to represent physical abuse may be used.   

4. There will be moments of intimacy shared between the characters of Ariel Moore and Ren McCormack; Willard Hewitt and Rusty; Vi Moore and Shaw Moore. This could include kissing, hand holding, and cuddling. An intimacy choreographer will be involved for this production.  

Director | Lydia Wagner
Vocal Director | Mark Snider
Conductor | Rebecca Gray
Choreographer | Sjon Jones
Stage Manager | Ruth Kummerow
Scenic Designer | Tony Dibernardo
Lighting Designer | Wesley Cone
Costume Designer | Ben Kress