Description:

Porchlight Music Theatre announces non-union auditions for Disney's Freaky Friday.

Seeking teenage and adult actors 16 or older of all ethnicities and gender identities. Local hires only.

NOTE: We are not casting the role of 'Fletcher' at this time -- child auditions will be held at a later date.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
Katherine Blake: Female, 40-49. A single mother who runs her own catering business. Overprotective and Type A, she believes she can have it all by doing it all: event planning, designing, and catering her own perfect wedding. Must also portray Ellie in Katherine's body. Strong belter. All Ethnicities.

Ellie Blake: Female, 16. The hero of the story. A rumpled, disorganized "everygirl." She is smart, funny, and passionate about her school's underground scavenger hunt, but sees herself as a "Whats-her-name," and easily forgotten, unlike her "perfect" mom. Must also portray Katherine in Ellie's body. Strong belter. All Ethnicities

Mike Riley: 40-49. Katherine's fiance and a contractor by trade. A warm, reliable, easygoing guy. He adores Katherine and her kids. Bari-tenor. All Ethnicities

Adam: Male, 16-19. Love interest for Ellie. Slouchy and scruffy, he is a paragon of adorable cool. Acts as the ""List Master"" of the school''s annual underground scavenger hunt. Tenor. All Ethnicities.

Savannah: Female, 16-10. The villain. Brilliant, aggressive, a winner. All ethnicities.

Torrey: Female, 20's+. Katherine's assistant -- a high strung perfectionist. All ethnicities.

Ensemble: 16+. Seeking teenage and adult actors with fantastic singing voices of all ethnicities. The ensemble also play many featured roles.

AUDITION DATE (Non-Equity & EMC Appointments):
Monday, August 12, 12pm - 8pm
Tuesday, August 13, 10am - 6pm
Non-Equity & EMC performers may also walk-in on the AEA Appointment Day:
Thursday, August 15, 12pm - 8pm
(AEA members seeking union auditions should consult their member portal.)

Auditions will be held at Porchlight Rehearsal Studios 4200 W. Diversey, just west of Pulaski #76 Diversey bus pulls up at Tripp Ave, Free parking in lot and on street.

Pay: Rehearsal stipend + per performance fee

PERSONNEL: Directed by Tammy Mader
Choreographed by Shanna VanDerwerker
Music Direction by Linda Madonia
Artistic Director, Michael Weber
Casting Manager, Christopher Pazdernik

Porchlight Music Theatre is committed to diversity and encourages all its employees to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Porchlight Music Theatre encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.

Time Commitment:
1st Reh: March 10, 2020
1st Perf: April 10, 2020
Anticipated close: May 29, 2020

Material To Prepare:
Please prepare two (2) contrasting 32-bar contemporary music theatre selections in the style of the show. Bring sheet music, your book and a headshot/resume. An accompanist will be provided. No recordings, please.