POSTING DATE: JUN 27, 2026
SHOW: FOOTLOOSE
SYNOPSIS: FOOTLOOSE is a high-energy dance musical adapted from the iconic 1984 film. It follows Ren McCormack, a teenage boy from Chicago who moves to a conservative, small town where dancing and rock music have been outlawed by the local minister. The musical traces Ren’s journey as he rallies his fellow teenagers, challenges the town's restrictive laws, and inadvertently helps the community heal from a tragic accident. To the rockin' rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated Top 40 score, augmented with new dynamic songs, FOOTLOOSE celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and open mind.
CASTING: BEGINS JULY 2026! Available roles:
LEADS (8): Five teens and Three adults;
ENSEMBLE (13): Nine teens and Four adults. Note: Ensemble teens and adults may double certain roles.
CHARACTERS: Please download a character list here:
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IMPORTANT CASTING NOTE: Throughout the casting/callback process, TheatreWorks Florida kindly asks that actors consider their availability BEFORE committing to an audition.
AUDITION DATE AND TIMES: SAT JULY 11, 2026; 2PM-5PM and 6PM-9PM.
TO AUDITION: By appointment only. Please use the following link to our Appointment Calendar to schedule. Instructions found on calendar:
APPOINTMENT CALENDAR HERE.
AUDITION CANCELLATION POLICY: 48 hours advanced notice. Please return to the Appointment Calendar to cancel your scheduled appointment.
AUDITION LOCATION: Garden Theatre on Plant, 160 W. Plant Street, Winter Garden, FL 34787. Parking garage in rear of the theatre. Enter the
REAR DOOR of the theatre to register and audition. Signs will be posted.
CALLBACKS: SUN JULY 12, 2026 from 1:00PM-5:00PM (read and sing) and 6:00PM-9:00PM (dance – young adults). If called back, attendance for the entire time frame is
MANDATORY.
WHAT TO BRING: Current, non-returnable headshot and resume; (2) vocal selections of contrasting styles (best 16 bars of each; please provide sheet music in the correct key - accompanist provided; TAPES and CDS NOT ALLOWED); CALL BACKS ONLY - appropriate dance movement attire and dance shoes (combinations will be taught).
SALARY STIPEND: Independent Contractor Salary. AEA contracts
not available at this time. Salary stipend discussed at time of role offer.
1ST COMPANY MEETING: SUN AUG 9, 2026 from 6:00PM-10:00PM.
MANDATORY.
REHEARSALS: Begin
MON AUG 10, 2026. All rehearsals will be held at Garden Theatre on Plant. Mon-Fri from 6:30PM-10:00PM.
FOOTLOOSE PRODUCTION CALENDAR: Download the full show production schedule here:
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SHOW DATES: SEPT 24-27, OCT 1-4 & OCT 8-11 2022. (3) weeks; (15) shows; double shows on Saturday. Thurs, Fri & Sat @ 7:30PM, Sat & Sun @ 2PM. Call times will vary.
IMPORTANT NOTES: Video submissions are
NOT accepted. Auditioners must be 18 years or older. AEA contracts, housing and per diem are NOT available at this time. Show soundtrack can be found on iTunes or Spotify for research.
DIRECTOR NOTES: FOOTLOOSE is a wildly fun, rock-n-roll dance musical comedy that has triple threat requirements for the teens (young adult performers). Teens: lead actors and ensemble with exceptionally strong musical theatre
pop vocals, character development, dance skills PLUS a keen sense of comedic timing. Adults: strong traditional musical theatre singers and actors with a fantastic sense of stage presence and humor. The characters are played sincere and bring an immediate sense of traditionalism and strict moral code to their world of the mid-western American town of Bomont. The choreography of the show is advanced (teens) and designed around each individual song. Trained dancers are preferred but not necessary. Check out the original 1984 “Footloose” movie on Apple TV or Amazon Prime (rental fees may apply).
FOR MORE AUDITION INFORMATION OR QUESTIONS: Please email Mr. Abel Gonzales:
auditions@theatreworksfl.org
Footloose is exclusively liscensed by Concord Theatricals.
• Auditioners must be 18 years or older. Video submissions are NOT accepted. AEA contracts, housing and per diem are NOT available at this time.
• All roles, unless otherwise announced, are open. If you wish to be considered for ONLY a certain role or roles, please indicate this clearly on your audition form.
• If after open auditions, the director believes that a particular role or roles cannot be satisfactorily cast, additional actors may be contacted for further auditions.
• Being invited to audition, either directly or indirectly, does not guarantee you a role.
• Callbacks will be held as necessary. Only those called back will be telephoned. Not being called back does NOT mean that you are not cast in the show. Likewise, being called back does not mean you will be cast.
• In the event an actor cannot attend regular auditions, they may audition at a pre-arranged time if the production manager and director desires.
• Whether the auditions are public or private is up to the director. Each person will be given a chance to sing, read and/or dance as necessary, unless you have a request to the contrary.
• In most cases, a complete cast list will be posted 48-72 hours after the final callback audition. Only those who have been cast will be called. Please do not contact TheatreWorks Florida unless you feel you have misunderstood the audition process.
• TheatreWorks Florida endeavors to cast new faces and fresh talent whenever possible, and encourages anyone who is interested to audition. However, casting decisions are quite subjective and we recognize that not everyone will be pleased with the final choices.
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PLEASE NOTE: TheatreWorks Florida values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities and foreign-born residents to apply as guided by the audition needs. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any other protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
• IMPORTANT: By auditioning, you are obligating yourself to a considerable rehearsal and performance process. Please be certain that you are willing and able to make this commitment. Check the posted production schedule BEFORE you decide to audition. If you cannot commit to the production schedule, please make a professional decision not to audition.
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