Norwegian Cruise Line is excited to announce FOOTLOOSE will be joining our exciting line-up of Broadway shows! Reimagined, revamped and all new and exciting choreography!

Auditions will be held in Chicago on Saturday, January 12th (SINGERS) and Sunday, January 13th (DANCERS).

Footloose is the story of Ren McCormack, a teenage boy from Chicago. He and his mother move to the small town of Bomont after his father abandons them. Upon arriving, Ren finds himself at odds with most of the town, including the Reverend Bomont. The Reverend has convinced the town to outlaw dancing, which Ren finds unbelievable. With the help of the Reverend's daughter Arie and his new best friend Willard, Ren convinces the Reverend to let the teenagers dance, and in the process helps the town to heal from a tragedy that affected them all.

Select characters and all dancers will also perform in ELEMENTS, created and choreographed by Patti Wilcox.

Ren McCormick
Male, able to portray High School student, Tenor - Strong-willed, rebellious and full of teenage hormonal aggression. Raised in liberal Chicago and suddenly finds himself in the conservative mid-west. Copes with these new, oppressive surroundings with a wry sense of humor.

Ariel Moore
Female, able to portray High School student, Mezzo - Small town girl fighting to break out. Strong, smart and maybe a bit angsty, she is always finding ways to rebel against her father, who tries to keep her under lock and key.

Willard Hewitt
Male, able to portray High School student, Bari-Tenor - The village puppy-dog. Loyal and a little dim, but ready to defend anyone's honor. Shy around girls.

Rusty
Female, able to portray High School student, Soprano/Mezzo - Ariel's Friend. Fun-loving motor mouth. Loyal to her friends. Full of quirks, and nervous around Willard, who she's been crushing on for years. The actor portraying Rusty will also be in ELEMENTS.

Chuck Cranston
Male, able to portray High School student, Tenor - Ariel's boyfriend. The town bad boy. Demanding, possessive and jealous... the definition of toxic masculinity. The actor portraying Chuck will also be in ELEMENTS.

Urleen
Female, able to portray High School student, Mezzo - Ariel's friend. Savvy, smart and quirky. Unafraid to go after what she wants. The actor portraying Urleen will also be in ELEMENTS.

Wendy Jo
Female, able to portray High School student, Mezzo - Ariel's friend. She may not be the smartest of her gang, but that doesn't diminish her confidence... Funny and full of personality. The actor portraying Wendy Jo will also be in ELEMENTS.

Lyle / Travis / Garvin
Male, able to portray High School students, Vocal range may vary - Chuck's Friends. Badasses. Too cool for school. These are the guys you went to High School with who are now in jail... The actors portraying these roles will also be in ELEMENTS. Should be strong/technically trained dancers and attend the dance call.

Jeter / Bickle
Male, able to portray High School students, Vocal range may vary - Willard's Friends. A little dopey, but fiercely loyal. Fun-loving, but ready for a fight, if it's for the right cause. The actors portraying these roles will also be in ELEMENTS. Should be strong/technically trained dancers and attend the dance call.

Reverend Shaw Moore
Male, able to portray 40's-early 50s, Baritone - Spiritual leader and a powerful influence in the town. Deals with the loss of his son through overzealous piety. This causes a rift with his daughter Ariel, who is openly rebelling against him. Has unknowingly fallen into a pious trap, but is ultimately trying to do the right thing...

Vi Moore
Female, able to portray 40's-early 50s, Mezzo - Rev. Moore's wife. Living in her husband's shadow, though silently powerful. Ultimately, she finds her voice and becomes the agent of change for her husband.

Ethel McCormick
Female, able to portray 40's, Mezzo - Ren's Mother. Dealing with the fallout from her divorce, and finding herself in a very different place than Chicago. Strong-willed, but now in a place where she's constantly being told to be quiet. Protective of her son and her values, but unable to break free of her circumstances. For vocal auditions, Ethel should prepare a musical theater song of their choice in the style of the show.

Wes Warnicker / Principal Harry Clark
Male, able to portray 40's-early 50s, Vocal range may vary - Ethel's Brother in-Law. A small town man with small town values. Doesn't understand the rebellious teenager who now lives in his home and tries in vain to keep him in line.

Lulu Warnicker / Betty Blast
Female, able to portray 40's-early 50s, Vocal range may vary - Ethel's Sister. Housewife. Does what she's told and doesn't ask questions. It makes her a little loopy. For vocal auditions, Lulu/Betty should prepare a musical theater song of their choice in the style of the show.

Coach Roger Dunbar
Male, able to portray late 30's, range may vary - Small town coach. Brutish rule maker - has no patience for questions. Thinks he's a big shot. The actor portraying Coach Dunbar will also be in ELEMENTS.

Cowboy Bob
Male, able to portray late 20's, Bari-Tenor - Lead singer of a country rock band. Handsome and charismatic, with a healthy helping of musician smarm. The actor portraying Cowboy Bob will also be in ELEMENTS.

High School Students
Male and Female, able to portray High School students, Vocal range may vary - Ensemble. Unique personalities, all races and ethnicities encouraged. The actors portraying these roles will also be in ELEMENTS. Should be strong/technically trained dancers and attend the dance call.

Male and Female Dancers
Seeking strong dancers, and strong dancers who sing for Norwegian Cruise Line's reimagined, revamped, production of Broadway's "Footloose" with all new and exciting choreography by Nick Kenkle! 18 to 30 years old, all ethnicities male or female.