Casting Call for Freaky Friday The Musical!
Spotlight Players is very excited to announce auditions for Freaky Friday The Musical!
Monday, May 19th
6:30pm-10:00pm
and
Tuesday, May 20th
6:30pm-10:00pm
at
First Presbyterian Church
883 Rt 34
Matawan, NJ 07747
Callbacks will be Wednesday, May 21st by invitation only.
SHOW DATES:
August 1, 2, 8, 9 at 8pm
August 3, 10 at 3pm
Calling all adults, teens, and an outgoing 9 to 11 year old boy who loves to act, sing and dance. Spotlight Players is thrilled to announce auditions for Freaky Friday: The Musical – the hilarious, heartfelt body-swap comedy from Disney with libretto by Bridget Carpenter, the co-executive producer and writer on the beloved TV hits, "Friday Night Lights" and “Parenthood”, with music by Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey, the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning team behind Next to Normal and If/Then.
When mom Katherine and daughter Ellie magically switch bodies, their lives spiral into a hilarious and heartfelt whirlwind. Katherine must survive high school, while Ellie juggles adult stress, a looming wedding, and real-world responsibilities. Through the chaos, they learn to see each other—and themselves—in a whole new light, in a story that celebrates empathy, growth, and the messy magic of family.
Packed with catchy pop-rock songs, high-energy choreography, and a ton of heart, Freaky Friday is a musical adventure about learning that, no matter how different we seem, family is the ultimate common ground. Get ready for a story that’s funny, touching, and totally relatable — because sometimes, walking a mile in someone else’s shoes is the only way home.
Spotlight Players is a welcoming, inclusive community theatre committed to diversity and representation on stage and off. All ethnicities, body types, gender identities, and experience levels are encouraged to audition.
The creative team includes Producers Mike Leonard, Dorothy Gallop, and Alex Fritsch; Direction by Chuck Cutaia-Hamilton; Musical Direction by Justin Ryan; Choreography by Isabella Taylor; and Assistant Direction by Lizzy Stefanic.
Auditions will be held on Monday, May 19 and Tuesday, May 20, from 6:30 pm - 10 pm. Callbacks, by invitation only, will take place on Wednesday, May 21. All auditions and rehearsals will be held at the Presbyterian Church of Matawan, 883 Route 34, Matawan, NJ.
Please prepare a short vocal selection in the style of the show and bring printed sheet music in the correct key—a piano accompanist will be provided. Teen actors should be prepared to dance; adult actors will not need to dance.
Rehearsals begin either May 31 or June 2. In June, rehearsals will run Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 10:00 PM, and Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. In July, rehearsals will be held Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 6:30 to 10:00 PM, and Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Tech Week will take place July 26–30
Performances will run August 1–10 at the Presbyterian Church of Matawan.
Audition sign up - https://tinyurl.com/FreakyFridayMusical
Please email questions to [email protected]
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Freaky Friday: Character Breakdown
Note: Ellie and Katherine are in each other’s bodies for most of the show. An actress playing Katherine must be able to act like a teenager, and the actress playing Ellie must be able to act like a proper, responsible adult. Body language and dialog inflection are important.
ELLIE BLAKE (+ Katherine in Ellie’s body. Mezzo soprano/Alto; Vocal Technique- Belting, Rock, Pop - Age 15-20)
15 years old – The hero of the story, and a rumpled, disorganized “every girl." Ellie is smart, funny, and passionate about her school's underground scavenger hunt, but sees herself as a "Whats-her-name," easily forgotten – -unlike her "perfect" mom. Must also portray Katherine in Ellie's body. Strong belter.
KATHERINE BLAKE (+ Ellie in Katherine’s body. Soprano/Mezzo soprano; Vocal Technique- Belting, Rock, Pop - Late 30’s 50+)
-Single mother who runs her own catering business. Over-protective and type A, Katherine 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.
FLETCHER BLAKE (Tenor; Vocal Technique- Legit, Pop 9-11 years old boy).
-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 (Tenor/Baritone; Vocal Technique- Rock, Legit, Pop Late 30’s-50+).
-Katherine’s supportive and easygoing fiancé, Mike is calm and good-natured, often trying to maintain balance in the family.
TORREY (Mezzo soprano/Alto; Vocal Technique- Belting, Pop, Rock 20’s-40+) – Katherine’s neurotic and comedic assistant, Torrey brings humor and chaos to every situation while trying her best to keep up with Katherine’s demanding life.
ADAM (Tenor; Vocal Technique- Rock, Legit, Pop 15-20)
-Ellie’s smooth and charming crush, Adam is the “list master” with a confident, playful demeanor that captures attention wherever he goes.
DANIELLE (Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto;– Vocal Technique- Belting, Rock, Pop 30’s - 50+)
-Weddings Magazine journalist; polished, grimly cheerful.
SAVANNAH (Soprano/Mezzo soprano/Alto; Vocal Technique- Belting, Pop, Rock 15-20)
-The “top banana,” Savannah is a mean girl and bully with perfect posture, an aggressive attitude, and a relentless need to be the winner.
GRETCHEN (Soprano/Mezzo soprano/Alto; Vocal Technique- Belting, Pop, Rock 15-20)
-Ellie’s best friend; intense, emotional, lacks confidence
HANNAH (Soprano/Mezzo soprano/Alto; Vocal Technique- Belting, Pop, Rock 15-20)
-Ellie’s best friend; hacker-geek, nerd girl
PARKER (Tenor/Baritone Vocal Technique- Rock, Legit, Pop 15-20)
-Ellie’s friend, best friends with Wells
WELLS (Tenor/BaritoneVocal Technique- Rock, Legit, Pop 15-20)
-Ellie’s friend; dorky but not meek, best friends with Parker
LOUIS (Tenor/Baritone Vocal Technique- Rock, Legit, Pop 20’s ). -Weddings Magazine photographer; seen it all, loves his job
MR. BLUMEN (Tenor/Baritone/Bass Vocal Technique- Rock, Legit, Pop 30’s - 50+) -School counselor; test-obsessed
MRS. LUCKENBILL (Soprano/Mezzo Soprano/Alto / Vocal Technique - Belting, Rock, Pop 30’s -60+) – English teacher; empathetic
SENOR O’BRIEN (Voice- Tenor, Baritone, Bass / Vocal Technique- Rock, Legit, Pop 30 - 60+) Spanish teacher; pugnacious
MS. MEYERS (Mezzo Soprano/Alto 30’s - 50+) – Gym teacher; extremely intense
OFFICER SITZ (Soprano/Mezzo soprano/Alto Vocal Technique- Belting, Rock, Pop 30’s +)- Never received sensitivity training.
OFFICER KOWALSKI (Tenor/Baritone/Bass 30’s +) –never received sensitivity training
GRANDPA GORDON (singing not necessary 60+)– Katherine’s father; grumpy, stubborn, old-school
GRANDMA HELENE (singing not necessary 60+)– Katherine’s mother; fiercely opinionated (because she cares)
PASTOR BRUNO (Tenor/Baritone/Bass 40’s - 60+) – cheerful, loves weddings
MRS. TIME (singing not necessary. 40+)– Antique shop proprietor; apathetic, doesn’t like teenagers
THE ENSEMBLE (ensemble singing for all)
STUDENTS, TEACHERS, SAVANNAH’S FOLLOWERS, PARENTS: including ADAM’S MOM, GRETCHEN’S MOM, SAVANNAH’S MOM, PARKER’S DAD, and WELLS’ DAD (short singing solos)