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....
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 26–30Performances will run August 1–10 at the Presbyterian Church of Matawan.Audition Signup - https://tinyurl.com/FreakyFridayMusical