CURRENT AUDITIONS
Footlighters Theater is currently auditioning for specific roles in:
Evil Dead the Musical
Music by Frank Cippola, Christopher Bond, Melissa Morris, & George Reinblatt Book & Lyrics by George Reinblatt
Directed by Sean McDermott
8 performances, Dec 5-14
Auditions:
We will be holding initial in-person auditions on Monday, September 8th from 7-10pm & Wednesday, September 10 th from 7pm-10pm. The auditions will be held at Footlighters Theater - 58 Main Ave, Berwyn, PA 19312. To sign up please fill out the google form here with your preferred time slot, what role(s) you are submitting for, and a copy of your headshot/resume if you have one.
If you are unable to make in person auditions or if you have any questions please reach out to seanmcd86@gmail.com. Video auditions may be considered. You must still be able to make callbacks.
Audition requirements:
All auditioners are asked to prepare two contrasting 16-32 bar song selections in the style of the show. Songs from the show are welcome, but not required. All songs should be memorized and you must provide music for the accompanist, even if singing from the show. Please make sure your music is clearly marked and contained in a three ring binder or something easily accessible for the accompanist.
Call backs:
If necessary, call backs will be via invitation on Monday, Sept 15th from 7-10pm. Call back materials will be sent with your invitation and may include song and scene selections from the show. You should also be prepared to do cold readings, a dance call, and learn additional musical material from the show.
Production Details:
Rehearsals will be held three times per week starting Wednesday,Sept 17th. All conflicts must be listed on the audition form (filled out at the audition) and no additional conflicts will be accepted once casting is complete, unless for emergencies. Conflicts during sitzprobe, tech week, or for a performance may affect casting decisions. Rehearsals will primarily be Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday evenings. A complete rehearsal schedule will be distributed at auditions.
The show will run for eight performances Dec 5-14, including two 11pm shows. Additional performances or partner events such as meet and greets with the cast may be
added. Rehearsals and performances will be at Footlighters Theater - 58 Main Ave, Berwyn, PA. Footlighters of Berwyn is a volunteer, membership based organization, all roles are open and non-paid. If cast in this production, you must be willing to become a member of Footlighters Theater (due: $25.00 adult or $15.00 senior\child\student). Membership benefits include voting rights in the annual Board elections. Cast members are also expected to contribute to other aspects of production, including but not limited to, building and painting sets, soliciting for ads and donations, and sourcing costumes and props. Some of the set builds will be included in the rehearsal schedule and are mandatory. Others will be on a volunteer basis.
Character Descriptions:
All roles are open and Footlighters strongly encourages all performers to submit for ANY role with which they identify, regardless of type, gender, age, ability, race, ethnicity, sexuality, neurodiversity, body type, and similarity to previous casts. Age ranges listed below refer to perceived stage age and are flexible.
Ash
A housewares employee who turns into a chainsaw-wielding hero
Gender: male
Age: 18 to 22
Vocal range B2-B4
Cheryl
Ash’s dorky sister who turns into a brash, foul-mouthed demon
Gender: female
Age: 18 to 22
Vocal range: G3-Ab5
Annie
A brilliant archaeologist, also plays Shelly, a ditzy airhead.
Gender: female
Age: 24 to 29
Vocal range: Ab3-C6
Jake
A guy who they meet in the woods.
Gender: male
Age: 30 to 45
Vocal range: G2-B4
Linda
Ash’s perfect girlfriend who loses her head by the end of the show
Gender: female
Age: 18 to 22
Vocal range: G3-E5
Scott
Ash’s crude best friend. He’s an a**hole, but the kind of a**hole you love. Gender: male
Age: 18 to 22
Vocal range: C3-Bb4
Ed
Annie’s boyfriend who can’t get a word in, also plays Moose.
Gender: male
Age: 24 to 29
Vocal range: A2-G#4
Fake Shemp
This role is basically all of the small roles in the show: Knowby, Airport Announcer, the Severed Hand, Linda’s Headless Body, the Evil Force, etc. Note: This role is optional, and if the director desires, these small roles can be divided up amongst the other actors in the show.
Gender: male
* ALL THOSE INTERESTED IN AUDITIONING: ACKNOWLEDGE THE CONTAGIOUS NATURE OF THE CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 AND THE INHERENT RISK OF EXPOSURE THAT EXISTS IN ANY PUBLIC PLACE WHERE PEOPLE ARE PRESENT; AGREE TO COMPLY WITH ANY AND ALL PROTOCOLS OF FOOTLIGHTERS, CDC, STATE, AND LOCAL ENTITIES DESIGNED TO MITIGATE THE RISKS OF INFECTION BY COVID-19; VOLUNTARILY ASSUME ANY AND ALL RISKS OF EXPOSURE TO OR INFECTION BY COVID-19 AS A RESULT OF ATTENDING AND PARTICIPATING IN THE AUDITION AND REHEARSAL PROCESS AS WELL AS PERFORMANCES; AND RELEASE, HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY FOOTLIGHTERS (AND ITS GOVERNORS, MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS) FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO EXPOSURE TO OR INFECTION BY COVID-19 OR SIMILAR DISEASE WHICH MAY OCCUR IN CONNECTION WITH PARTICIPATION IN THE AUDITION AND REHEARSAL PROCESS AND PERFORMANCES.
Footlighters of Berwyn is a volunteer, membership based organization, all roles are open and non-paid. If cast in this production, you must be willing to become a member of Footlighters Theater (due: $25.00 adult or $15.00 senior/child/student).
Membership benefits include voting rights in the annual Board elections. Cast members are also expected to contribute to other aspects of production, including but not limited to, building and painting sets, soliciting for ads and donations, and sourcing costumes and props.