Freaky Friday
Directors:
Directed by Michelle Kuntze
Choreography by Michelle Kuntze
Vocal Direction by TBA
Audition:
October 8th 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Please prepare a 30 second cut of a song from Freaky Friday
Stipend:
Stipends are available based on the role and your experience. Not all roles will qualify for a stipend.
THE STORY:
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.
Rehearsals: December 27th – February 29th
You will be called as needed.
Tech Rehearsal: March 3rd – March 7th
*Schedule is subject to change
March 8th 7:00 pm
March 9th 1:00 pm & 6:00 pm
March 14th 7:00 pm
March 15th 7:00 pm
March 16th 1:00 pm & 6:00 pm
Freaky Friday Character Breakdown
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.
ELLIE BLAKE: female, teen
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.
FLETCHER BLAKE: male, young preteen
Katherine’s eccentric son and Ellie’s younger brother. He is a budding puppeteer who habitually annoys his sister (but secretly looks up to her).
MIKE RILEY: male, 30s-40s
Katherine’s fiancé and a contractor by trade. A warm, reliable, easy going guy. He adores Katherine and her kids. Bari-tenor.
ADAM: male, teen
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.
GRETCHEN – 16; Ellie’s best friend; intense, emotional, lacks confidence
HANNAH – 16; also Ellie’s best friend; hacker-geek, nerd girl
SAVANNAH – 16-ish; the villain; brilliant, aggressive, a winner
PARKER – 16-ish; Ellie’s friend, completely average, best friends with Wells
WELLS – 16-ish; Ellie’s friend; dorky but not meek, best friends with Parker
LAUREL – Random Teen, unimpressed
TORREY – Katherine’s assistant; high-strung perfectionist
GRANDPA GORDON – Katherine’s father; grumpy, stubborn, old-school
GRANDMA HELENE – Katherine’s mother; fiercely opinionated (because she cares)
DANIELLE – Weddings Magazine journalist; polished, grimly cheerful
LOUIS – Weddings Magazine photographer; seen it all, loves his job
MR. BLUMEN – school counselor; test-obsessed
PASTOR BRUNO – cheerful, loves weddings
MRS. LUCKENBILL – English teacher; empathetic
SENOR O’BRIEN – Spanish teacher; pugnacious
MS. MEYERS – Gym teacher; extremely intense
OFFICER SITZ – SITZ and KOWALSKI never received sensitivity training
OFFICER KOWALSKI – SITZ and KOWALSKI never received sensitivity training
MRS. TIME – Antique shop proprietor; apathetic, doesn’t much like teenagers
MALE ENSEMBLE: male, 12-50
Seeking teenage and adult actors with fantastic singing voices and ability to handle choreography. The ensemble men also play featured roles.
FEMALE ENSEMBLE: female, 12-50
Seeking teenage and adult actors with fantastic singing voices and ability to handle choreography. The ensemble women also play featured roles.