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Big Noise Theatre is excited to announce Non-Equity auditions for Disney's FREAKY FRIDAY! The new musical, Freaky Friday, based on the beloved 1972 novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films, features a book by Bridget Carpenter - the co-executive producer and writer on the beloved TV hits, "Friday Night Lights" and "Parenthood" - and music and lyrics by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey - the Pulitzer Prize-winning composers of Next to Normal and If/Then.

When an overworked mother and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right again. Freaky Friday, a new musical based on the celebrated novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films, is a heartfelt, comedic, and unexpectedly emotional update on an American classic. By spending a day in each other's shoes, Katherine and Ellie come to appreciate one another's struggles, learn self-acceptance, and realize the immeasurable love and mutual respect that bond a mother and daughter.

Directed By: Meagan Zahora
Music Direction By: Aaron Zimmerman
Assoc. Direction & Choreography By: Jake Ganzer

When: Sat, Feb. 10th, 10 am - 3 pm. Callbacks Feb. 13th 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Where: Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL
Pay: $100 Stipend

NOTE: While we highly recommend attending in-person, virtual submissions are accepted. Please use digital form for submissions. Submissions will be accepted until Feb 10th, 11:59pm.

Character Breakdown - We urge actors of all races/ethnicities, body types, gender, and physical ability to audition.

Ellie Blake: 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. Belter/Soprano (F3-E5)

Katherine Blake: 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. Mezzo/Alto (G3-G5)

Fletcher Blake: 10. Ellie's little brother, Katherine's son. eccentric, naive; obsessed with his puppets.

Mike Riley: 40-49. Katherine's fiance and a contractor by trade. A warm, reliable, easygoing guy. He adores Katherine and her kids. Tenor/Bariton (Db3-G4)

Adam: 16. 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 (C3-F4)

Savannah: 16. The villain. Brilliant, aggressive, a winner. Soprano/Mezzo (D4-Db5)

Torrey: 20's+. Katherine's assistant -- a high strung perfectionist. Mezzo/Alto

Grandpa Gordon: Katherine's Father - grumpy, stubborn, old-school (doubles other roles)

Grandma Helene: Katherine's Mother - opinionated, because she cares (doubles other roles)

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