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Cast Announced for MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS at Footlighters

FLI_logoThe Footlighters, Inc. and director Becky Collins are excited to announce the cast of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express running February 15 – March 3. 2024:
  • Hercule Poirot – Fred Murrell
  • Monsieur Bouc – Elias Dean
  • Mary Debenham – Colette Noel Thomas
  • Hector Macqueen – Jake Hart
  • Michel the Conductor – Daniel Sares
  • Princess Dragomiroff – Barb Timmins
  • Greta Ohlsson – Hope Pauly
  • Countess Andrenyi – Jacqlyn Schott
  • Helen Hubbard – Marypat Carletti
  • Colonel Arbuthnot – Evan Beckmeyer
  • Samuel Ratchett – Peter Merten
  • Men Voices – Donald Huening
  • Women Voices – Brantley Goodrich
For more information and to buy tickets, visit Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express| Footlighters

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Auditions Announced for LEGALLY BLONDE The Musical at Footlighters, Inc.

FLI_logoThe Footlighters, Inc. is thrilled to announce auditions for LEGALLY BLONDE The Musical.

Music and Lyrics by Laurence O’ Keefe and Nell Benjamin
Book by Heather Hatch
Based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture

Directed by Kyle Fisher
Assistant Directed by McLean Parr
Vocal Direction by Paul Chiappone
Music Direction by Alan Masters
Choreography by Kyle Fisher and McLean Parr
Produced by Megan Horton and Mary Stone

Auditions:

  • Monday, December 4 7:00pm- 10:00pm
  • Tuesday, December 5 7:00pm- 10:00pm

Callbacks, if necessary: Wednesday, December 6 7:00pm

Location:
The Stained Glass Theatre, 802 York Street, Newport KY 41071

What to Prepare:

  • Please sign up for an audition time. Walk-ins are welcomed but will be assigned to the first available audition slot.
  • Please prepare 16 to 32 bars of a song that demonstrates your best vocal ability that is not from Legally Blonde. Make sure your sheet music is in the proper key and your cuts clearly marked for the accompanist. Vocalizing will also take place to determine vocal range.
  • Monologues are not necessary-acting ability will be judged by the “selling” of your song.
  • Please bring shoes and clothing appropriate for a dance audition, as you will be asked to participate in a dance choreography combination. The combination will be taught during the audition, but a video of the combination will be available prior to the audition.
  • Please provide a copy of your theatrical resume and headshot, if you have one.
  • Note: Performers must be 18+ to audition for this show.

Callbacks will include singing songs from the show and performing cold readings from the script.

Footlighters’ top priority is to provide a safe and healthy environment for all participants in our productions. Therefore, we are respectfully requiring all individuals who are cast in this show to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by the first rehearsal, subject to reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs that preclude vaccination. If you face a barrier to vaccination due to disability, religious belief, or otherwise have had difficulty with access to vaccination, please contact Megan Horton at megan.hudson1988@yahoo.com or Mary Stone at maryinnyc@yahoo.com to discuss reasonable accommodation.

Performance dates: May 2- 19, 2024

Synopsis:

Harvard’s beloved blonde takes the stage by pink storm!

Based on the beloved movie, Legally Blonde The Musical follows the adventures of sorority girl Elle Woods. Elle’s life is turned upside down when her boyfriend dumps her to attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle ingeniously charms her way into the prestigious law school. While there, she struggles with peers, professors, and her ex. With the support of some new friends, though, Elle quickly realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world.

Character Breakdown:

Elle Woods
The quintessential Valley Girl who follows her ex-boyfriend to Harvard Law School and realizes that she has more to offer than just a pretty face and a bubbly personality.
Gender: Female
Age: 18 to 25
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: F#3

Emmett Forrest
A smart and sensitive law student who takes Elle under his wing. He is charming, quirky, loveable, and friendly.
Gender: Male
Age: 20 to 25
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: A2

Paulette
A brash, caring, optimistic hair stylist who is friends with Elle and longs to find a man for herself.
Gender: Female
Age: 35 to 45
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: G3

Professor Callahan
A pompous, sleezy and manipulative law professor at Harvard who is highly successful, but completely immoral.
Gender: Male
Age: 45 to 55
Vocal range top: F#4
Vocal range bottom: A2

Warner Huntington III
A good-looking but shallow and pompous guy who breaks Elle’s heart and heads off to Harvard Law.
Gender: Male
Age: 20 to 25
Vocal range top: G#4
Vocal range bottom: A2

Vivienne Kensington
A smart, savvy, and uptight law student and Warner’s fiancée who initially dismisses Elle, but grows to be her friend.
Gender: Female
Age: 20 to 25
Vocal range top: Ab5
Vocal range bottom: A3

Brooke Wyndam
An exercise video mogul who is also a former sorority girl. She is energetic and charismatic, yet currently on trial for murder.
Gender: Female
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: A3

Ensemble
Greek Chorus; Students; Delta Nu Members

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Cast Announced for THE MUSIC MAN at Footlighters Inc.

fli_logoFootlighters, Inc  is proud to announce the cast of THE MUSIC MAN opening November 30 and running til December 17th.

  • Harold Hill: Fred Tacon
  • Marion Paroo: Jackie Miesle
  • Marcellus Washburn: Evan Blanton
  • Ethel Toffelmier: Molly Simpson
  • Mrs. Paroo: Jennifer Day
  • Winthrop Paroo: Calloway Brinkman
  • Mayor Shinn: James Curtis
  • Eulalie Mackecknie Shinn: Debbi Berlon
  • Zaneeta Shinn: Hannah Richardson
  • Gracie Shinn: Jenna Uterstaedt
  • Ewart Dunlop: Harold Murphy
  • Maud Dunlop: Laurie Brinkman
  • Oliver Hix: Hans Hansen
  • Alma Hix: Hannah Dube
  • Jacey Squires: Joey Domhoff
  • Mrs. Squires: Aimee Ward
  • Olin Britt: D’Waughn Hazzard
  • Tommy Djilas: Phoenix Bills
  • Amaryllis: Maggie Zink
  • Charlie Cowell: Fred Hunt
  • Constable Locke: Matt Miller
  • Train Conductor: George Fee

Traveling Salespeople:

  • Matt Miller
  • Travis Ryan
  • Julia Hasl Miller
  • Holly Sauerbrunn

Ensemble:

  • Susie Hurst
  • Tabitha Blanton
  • Cora Hall
  • Ava Hall
  • Ally Van Haaren
  • Elizabeth Travnik

Dance Captain: Rachael Petranck

THE MUSIC MAN is directed by Doug Berlon, and produced by Tom Peters.

Tickets will go on sale October 1. More information can be found at Footlighters.org/musicman.

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Auditions Announced for THE MUSIC MAN at Footlighters, Inc.

FLI_logoAudition Dates: September 19 & 20, 2023, 6:30-9:30pm*
*We want to allow actors under 18 years old to audition in the first hour (6:30-7:30) but understand if others need to use this time.

Callbacks Date: September 23, 2023, 1-4pm

Show Dates: November 30 – December 17, 2023

Directed by Douglas Berlon
Produced Tom Peters
Music and Vocal Direction by Alan Masters
Choreography by Molly Sexton
Stage Management by Jill Rothmeeler

Celebrate the 4th of July in December by auditioning for this classic, family friendly musical!

We are committed to the safety of everyone involved in this production. Footlighters require that all production staff, cast, and crew bring proof of their COVID vaccination status to the first rehearsal.

Auditions will consist of three parts:

  • Cold readings from the script (if auditioning for characters with more than 10 lines)
  • Music: 16 bars of character appropriate song in the style of the show (please make sure to have sheet music in your correct key at auditions).
  • Dance: A dance combo audition.

What to Bring:

  • Resume
  • Headshot
  • List of Conflicts between October 2 – November 29

For full details and a cast breakdown, visit www.Footlighters.org/auditions

Sign up for an audition slot on our SignUp Genius:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B054AAEAC22A7FF2-music

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YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Runs Sept. 14-Oct. 1

FLI_Young FrankensteinYOUNG FRANKENSTEIN
Footlighters, Inc.
Sept. 14-Oct. 1
Stained Glass Theatre [Newport]

Directed by John Siedenberg II
Produced by Arlene Balczo and Katey Blood

Cast: Robert Breslin IV as Frederick Frankenstein, Royce Louden as Igor, Sarah Gidley as Inga, Chuck Ingram as The Monster, Scout Grass as Elizabeth, Mary Vosseberg as Frau Blucher, Evan Blanton as Kemp/Hermit, Jonah Human as Ziggy & Trey Finkenstead as Victor
Ensemble: Kimmie Anne Thierauf, Elizabeth Travnik, Cassidy Perme, Erin Speno-Stout, Rachel Scardina, Brett Price, Tony Nguyen & Joe George

Grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Frederick Frankenstein inherits his family’s estate in Transylvania. With the help of a hunchbacked sidekick, Igor, and a leggy lab assistant, Inga, Frederick finds himself in the mad scientist shoes of his ancestors. “It’s alive!” he exclaims as he brings to life a creature to rival his grandfather’s. Eventually, of course, the monster escapes and hilarity continuously abounds. This electrifying musical adaptation of Mel Brooks’ monstrously funny film will leave you in stitches!

  • Thu-Sat, Sept. 14-16 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 17 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, Sept. 21-23 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Sept. 24 at 2pm
  • Thu-Sat, Sept. 28-30 at 7:30pm
  • Sun, Oct. 1 at 2pm

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