DISNEY FREAKY FRIDAY THE MUSICAL
A 2025 Ritz Theater Theatrical Production
February 28, March 1, 6, 7, 8 at 7:30PM, March 2, 9 at 3PM, March 8 at 2PM
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 “literally” 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.
Sponsored in part by Seminole County.
Directed by Theo Champagne
Sponsored by
Auditions Tue., December 17 and Wed., December 18
Director Theo Champagne is currently seeking performers to audition for the Ritz Theater’s production of Freaky Friday The Musical which opens on February 28, 2025. This production seeks diverse performers ages 14+ for a variety of teen and adult roles and 1 or 2 performers aged 10-13 (any gender) for the role of Fletcher. Performers of all gender identities, body types, races, colors, abilities, and backgrounds and encouraged to audition. Auditions will be held on Tuesday, December 17, and Wednesday, December 18 at the Ritz Theater, 201 Magnolia Avenue, downtown Sanford.
Please use the sign-up genius link below to sign up for an audition group. Audition groups are available in 30-minute increments, and we ask that you arrive at the beginning of your audition group time slot. If you are invited to attend callbacks, they will be held on Thursday, December 19 from 6PM to 9PM.
Audition Sign Ups: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B44ADAF22A5FCCF8-50047246-freaky
Rehearsals for this production will take place on Monday through Thursday evenings from 6:30PM to 9PM beginning January 6, 2025. Tech week is February 24 through 27. Performances will be the last weekend of February and the first weekend of March (total 8 performances). The performance dates are as follows: February 28, March 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, and 9. There will be two performances on Saturday, March 8.
Please prepare 16-32 bars of a song in the style of Freaky Friday (but not one from the show.) There will be no accompanist available for these auditions, so please come prepared with a background track. We will have a speaker ready to play tracks, although you’re welcome to bring your own. Please bring one hard copy of your headshot and resume for the creative team to review.
PLEASE NOTE: if you are under the age of 18, you will need to turn in a signed guardian consent form to be considered. We will have these forms available at the audition, but if your guardian will not be attending with you, please plan to bring the signed form with you.
You can email us at [email protected] to receive a copy of the form.
There will be a short dance audition for this production. The purpose is to give the creative team an idea of your dance level and strengths. Please bring/wear clothes that you can move in and closed-toe shoes. To ease the learning process and be mindful of time, a video of the dance audition is available here: https://youtu.be/rh-ENLM-q9w. Please learn the combination to the best of your abilities before the audition. There will be a quick review of the dance and a chance to ask questions before your dance audition.
If you are unable to attend auditions in person, you may submit a virtual audition. Please email us at [email protected] to receive information for submitting a virtual audition.
Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions or concerns. We look forward to seeing what you’ve got at the auditions.
Cast List
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