Audition Notice – Freaky Friday

Los Altos Youth Theater is holding open auditions for ages 12-18 for Freaky Friday, The Musical

SYNOPSIS

An adaptation of the classic novel and beloved films, Freaky Friday follows teenager Ellie Blake and her mother, Katherine, on the weirdest, strangest, craziest, freakiest day of their whole lives. Try as they might, Katherine and Ellie just can’t seem to understand each other: Ellie wants her mom to stop trying to change her, while Katherine wants her daughter to be the best version of herself that she can be. On a fateful Friday, the day before Katherine’s wedding, something magical occurs when mother and daughter swap bodies. Now, both will have to一literally一spend a day walking in each other’s shoes, learning about each other and the struggles each goes through and forging a new mother-daughter relationship in this hilarious, energetic, and moving musical comedy.

AUDITIONS

Auditions will be held on Saturday, August 16 at Grant Park (1585 Holt Ave., Los Altos) from 10:00-1:00. You will need to sign up for a 10 minute audition slot HERE.

Please prepare a one-minute musical theatre song and a one-minute contrasting monologue, along with a backing or karaoke track. We will have a speaker available. 

Please print out and complete these Medical and Image Release Forms and Conflict Calendar and bring them with you to auditions.

CALLBACKS

Callbacks are specifically to cast the larger, solo-singing roles. This show is a cast-all, so if you are ages 12-18 and don’t have too many conflicts you will automatically be in the production. However, we might want to see you again to have you read and sing from the show. Callbacks will be held on Sunday, August 17 at Grant Park from 10:00-1:00. You will be expected to attend the entire three hours. You will be notified on Saturday evening via email if you are needed and we’ll send you specific materials then.

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

Freaky Friday will rehearse on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00-9:00 and on Sundays from 2:00-8:00. Mandatory tech week rehearsals start on Sunday, Oct. 19 (12:00-8:00) and continue that week from 5:00-10:00. Performances are Friday-Sunday, Oct. 24-Nov. 2.

PARTICIPATION FEE

There is a participation fee of $650 in order to register for this production. Limited scholarships available based on need.

CHARACTERS

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) – 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) – 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  – 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 – Katherine’s supportive and easygoing fiancé, Mike is calm and good-natured, often trying to maintain balance in the family.

TORREY – 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 – Ellie’s smooth and charming crush, Adam is the “list master” with a confident, playful demeanor that captures attention wherever he goes.

DANIELLE – Weddings Magazine journalist; polished, grimly cheerful.

SAVANNAH – 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 – Ellie’s best friend; intense, emotional, lacks confidence

HANNAH – Ellie’s best friend; hacker-geek, nerd girl

PARKER – Ellie’s friend, best friends with Wells

WELLS – Ellie’s friend; dorky but not meek, best friends with Parker

LOUIS – Weddings Magazine photographer; seen it all, loves his job

MR. BLUMEN – School counselor; test-obsessed

MRS. LUCKENBILL – English teacher; empathetic and kind

SENOR O’BRIEN – Spanish teacher; pugnacious

MS. MEYERS – Gym teacher; extremely intense

OFFICER SITZ – Never received sensitivity training.

OFFICER KOWALSKI – never received sensitivity training

GRANDPA GORDON  – Katherine’s father; grumpy, stubborn, old-school

GRANDMA HELENE – Katherine’s mother; fiercely opinionated (because she cares) 

PASTOR BRUNO – cheerful, loves weddings

MRS. TIME – Antique shop proprietor; apathetic, doesn’t like teenagers

THE ENSEMBLE – 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)