Footlite Musicals is proud to announce open auditions for the Indianapolis premiere of Mean Girls, directed by RuPaul’s Drag Race’s Drew Bryson (Blair St. Clair), assistant directed by Zach Hunnicutt and produced by Nicole Sherlock and Derek Savick-Hesser, with choreography by Abigail Brown and vocal direction by Katie-Rose Connors.

You are required to fill out our online audition form either in person or ahead of time here: Footlite Musicals Audition Form (click here)

Please prepare one of the song selections from the show provided or bring 32 bars of a song of your choosing with sheet music in the correct key for the provided accompanist. Singing from the show is highly encouraged but not required. Vocal selections from the show for auditions will be available July 1.

A change of clothes for the dance portion of the audition is also encouraged. A video will be provided to learn the audition choreography ahead of time. There will be an optional dance workshop to learn the audition choreography on Sunday, September 13, from 12–3 p.m.

We are pleased to make a virtual audition option available. If you are submitting a self-tape, please include:

• Slate (name, age, pronouns, height, desired role)
• Song selection (record more than one if you’d like)
• Dance (learn and record the audition choreography)
• Email your audition video to meangirlsfootlite@gmail.com

We are committed to inclusive casting, welcoming performers of all shapes, sizes, colors, and abilities.

This is not a youth production. Auditioners must be 18 and over.

Please list all conflicts on your audition form. You cannot have conflicts after January 8. The number of conflicts listed may impact casting decisions.

If you have any questions regarding the audition process, please contact us.

PRODUCTION STAFF:

Director – Drew Bryson
Producer – Derek Savick-Hesser
Producer – Nicole Sherlock
Assistant Director – Zach Hunnicutt
Vocal Director – Katie-Rose Connors
Music Director/Conductor – Meg Benedict
Choreographer – Abigail Brown
Assistant Choreographer – Gabby Rulon
Stage Manager – Kayla Richardson
Assistant Stage Manager – Melissa Yurechko
Costume Designer – Etta Biloon
Hair/Wig & Makeup Designer – Drew Bryson
Technical Director/Set Designer – Josh Vander Missen
Props Designer – Jenn Tobian
Lighting Designer – Maria Matters

CADY HERON (she/her) – A new junior at North Shore High School, Cady grew up in rural Africa and was homeschooled by her wildlife biologist parents. She is unprepared for American high school, but she is warm, bright, and strong – and great at math. Strong singer, actor, mover. 

• Stage Age – 15-18
• Ethnicity – Any
• Vocal Range – G2-E5

(Please consider singing: “It Roars”)

 

JANIS SARKISIAN (she/her) – With her best friend Damian, Janis narrates throughout the show. An artistic rebel, Janis is not afraid to be weird, march to the beat of her own drum, or make others uncomfortable. Strong singer with comedic timing. Mover. 

• Stage Age – 15-18
• Ethnicity – Any
• Vocal Range – A3-D5

(Please consider singing: “I’d Rather Be Me”)

 

DAMIAN HUBBARD (he/him) – Janis’s loyal best friend and comedic anchor of the show. He is smart, witty, and confident and occasionally serves as the show’s narrator. “Too gay to function.” Strong singer, actor, dancer. 

• Stage Age – 15-18
• Ethnicity – Any
• Vocal Range – Bb3-G5

(Please consider singing: “Where Do You Belong?”)

 

REGINA GEORGE (she/her) – Regina is the undisputed Queen Bee of North Shore High School, and she knows it. She’s also the leader of a clique called The Plastics. Regina is confident, clever, and completely unbothered by anyone else’s opinion. She’s the girl everyone wants to be… or at least sit with. Strong singer, actor, mover. 

• Stage Age – 15-18
• Ethnicity – Any
• Vocal Range – Ab3-Eb5

(Please consider singing: “World Burn”) 

 

GRETCHEN WIENERS (she/her) – One of the Plastics, Gretchen is Regina’s stressed-out second-in-command. As much as Regina appears not to care what people think, Gretchen cares very much, and she’s especially paranoid when it comes to Regina. Strong singer, actor, mover. 

• Stage Age – 15-18
• Ethnicity – Any
• Vocal Range – G2-E5

(Please consider singing: “What’s Wrong With Me”)

 

KAREN SMITH (she/her) – The third member of the Plastics. Although her intellect and personality never had a chance to develop, Karen is essentially kind, fun, adorable, relaxed, and a generous laugher. And arguably, the nicest member of the Plastics. While Karen’s lack of intelligence is a running joke throughout the show, she sees the other girls more clearly than most people and is the most in touch of the three. Strong singer, actor, dancer. 

• Stage Age – 15-18
• Ethnicity – Any
• Vocal Range – G2-D#5

(Please consider singing: “Sexy”)

 

AARON SAMUELS (he/him) – Aaron has no idea that he’s the high school heartthrob. Although he doesn’t enjoy the drama of high school social politics, he’s not immune to all the female attention he gets. Strong actor with a solid voice.

• Stage Age – 15-18
• Ethnicity – Any
• Vocal Range – B3-E5

 (Please consider singing: “October Third”)

 

ADULT WOMAN – MRS. HERON/ MS. NORBURY/ MRS. GEORGE (she/her) – Strong comedic actor.

• Heron – Cady’s out of touch mom who can’t understand why her daughter is devolving before her eyes.
• Norbury – Cady’s homeroom and calculus teacher, and she oversees the Mathletes. Though she is a bit jaded and more than a little sarcastic, Ms. Norbury sees the real Cady and encourages her to be true to herself, and to be her smartest self.
• George – Regina’s “cool mom.” She’s desperate to look young and feel like one of the teens. She’s also desperate for Regina not to repeat her mistakes.

○ Stage Age – 30-50

○ Ethnicity – Any

○ Vocal Range – G3-Eb5

(Please consider singing: “Do This Thing”)

 

ADULT MALE – MR. DUVALLl/ MR. HERON/ MATHLETE MODERATOR (he/him) – Strong comedic actor.

• Duvall – The principal of North Shore High. He once taught computers at Joliet penitentiary, but nothing prepared him for the harsh realities of out-of-control junior girls.
• Heron – Cady’s Dad who may be a bit out of touch with reality and ten years behind technology.
• Mathlete Moderator – Moderator of the Northshore vs. Marymouth Mathletes Competition.

○ Stage Age – 30-50

○ Ethnicity – Any

○ Vocal Range – N/A

 

KEVIN G. (he/him) – Kevin is the extremely driven captain of the North Shore Mathletes. He is a confident student and North Shore High’s more enthusiastic rapper.  Students might make fun of his crew, but Kevin G knows he’s got mad schquillz. Strong actor, dancer, rapper. 

• Stage Age – 15-18
• Ethnicity – Any
• Vocal Range – N/A (rap)

(Please consider singing: “Whose House is This”)

 

ENSEMBLE – These 12 ensemble members represent the social ecosystem of North Shore High. Each ensemble member will play a named student character with multiple additional featured characters

Female Identifying

• Caitlyn Caussin (she/her) – Wants to fit in; Has a “heavy flow and wide-set vagina.” Rachel Hamilton (she/her) – Loud, brave, and unafraid.
• Taylor Wedell (she/her) – Small, meek, and brave; Feels like no one ever sees her.
• Sonja Acquino (she/her) – Teacher’s pet with crippling anxiety.
• Dawn Schweitzer (she/her) – Aggressively unbothered.
• Lizzie Therman (she/her) – Has to be “high everyday” to function.

(Female Identifying – Please consider singing “I’d Rather Be Me,” “It Roars,” or “Sexy”)

 

Male Identifying

• Martin J (he/him) – Kevin G’s right hand; 3 Stooges type
• Tyler K (he/him) – Kevin G’s Crew; 3 Stooges type
• Christian (he/him) – Teenage “dirtbag.”
• Jason Weems (he/him) – Gretchen’s boyfriend; class clown; Lowers his voice to fit in.
• Shane Oman (he/him) – Regina’s new boyfriend; Low IQ; Spring Fling King
• Glenn Coco (he/him) – Friends with everyone; Involved in all student clubs.

(Male Identifying – Please consider singing “Who’s House is This,” or “Where Do You Belong?”)