Program Casting Call: 'Footloose'

The Cranford Dramatic Club will hold auditions for their Junior Theatre show, "Footloose," based on the movie musical of the same name, in a few weeks. Auditions are open for eight-graders through college students.

When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, Ren is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. What he isn’t prepared for are the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, determined to exercise the control over the town’s youth that he cannot command in his own home. When the reverend’s rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren’s reputation with many of the locals, eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges is of a father longing for the son he lost and of a young man aching for the father who walked out on him. With an Oscar- and Tony-nominated score and augmented with dynamic new songs for the stage musical, "Footloose" celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding them with a warm heart and an open mind.

Auditionees should prepare 32 bars of a song from musical theater, being sure to bring sheet music in the correct key; an accompanist will be provided. They should also bring a headshot, resumé, and list of conflicts. There will be dancing at the audition, and those with gymnastics skills should be prepared to demonstrate. Those who are cast will need to pay a $125 production fee.

Auditions will be held at 6 p.m. April 13 and at 11 p.m. April 16. Performances will occur at 8 p.m. June 10 and at 3 and 8 p.m. June 11.

For more information, visit the CDC website. The Cranford Dramatic Club is located at 78 Winans Avenue, Cranford.