JUNIOR AUDITION: Footloose Youth Edition - BG Performing Arts

Samantha Hancock
May 19
2 min read

Title: Footloose Youth Edition – July 2025 Holiday Workshop

Presented By: BG Performing Arts

Genre: Youth Musical Theatre

Synopsis: When Ren McCormack and his mother move from Chicago to a conservative rural town, he struggles to adjust to a community that has outlawed dancing. As he clashes with authority—particularly the local preacher—Ren finds unlikely allies and sparks change through music and movement. With themes of grief, rebellion, and reconciliation, Footloose is an upbeat and heartfelt story about finding your voice and dancing through adversity.

Ages: 13-18 (Participants must be at least 13 years old by the date of the performance)

Cost: $395.00 (Includes rights, royalties, staffing, venue hire, set and props. Additional costume hire fee may apply.)

AUDITION DETAILS:

Date: Sunday 8th June 2025

Time: 12:30pm–5:30pm (sign-in from 12:15pm)

Location: BGPA Studio, 12 Jamieson Street, Bowen Hills QLD 4006

Audition Requirements:

Auditions are required for lead, minor, featured dancer, and soloist roles.
Not compulsory for ensemble roles, but attendance is strongly encouraged to meet the creative team.
Select one monologue (provided upon registration) to prepare and perform. Off-book is encouraged.
Participants will take part in a vocal, acting, and dance workshop as part of the casting process. All music and dance components will be taught on the day.

Alternate Option: If you are unable to attend the audition day, online video submissions are accepted. Please email info@bgperformingarts.com to arrange.

Audition Pack: Click here to access via Dropbox

Registration: Register Here

AVAILABLE ROLES:

Ren McCormack – Charismatic Chicago teen and dance rebel
Ethel McCormack – Ren’s strong and supportive mother
Reverend Shaw Moore – Conservative local preacher
Ariel Moore – Rebellious daughter of the Reverend
Vi Moore – Ariel’s mother, peacemaker in the family
Chuck Cranston – Ariel’s possessive boyfriend
Willard Hewitt – Country boy and Ren’s best friend
Rusty – Ariel’s fun-loving friend and Willard’s love interest
Urleen & Wendy Jo – Ariel’s friends, bubbly and witty
Lulu & Wes Warnicker – Ren’s aunt and uncle
Principal Clark – Stern school principal
Coach & Eleanor Dunbar – PE teacher and wife
Betty Blast – Supportive local burger joint owner
Lyle & Travis – Chuck’s friends
Bickle, Jeter, Garvin – Willard’s mates at school
The Cop – Keeps order in the town
Chicago Friends – Ren’s old city crowd
Ensemble: Parishioners, Bomont teens, and townsfolk (including Cowgirl Bonnie, Cowboy Bob, Cowgirl Jude, etc.)