Footlite Musicals is excited to announce auditions for YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN as part of the 2023-2024 season.

Audition Date: Sunday, October 15th at 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
Callbacks: Monday, October 16th at 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
Location of Auditions and Callbacks: Footlite Musicals: 1847 North Alabama Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202

Please fill out THIS GOOGLE FORM confirming you are interested in coming to auditions so we can email you all the info below as well to ensure you feel prepared. If you don`t fill out this link, this sheet will be available on the audition day to be completed.

Please read all audition information before attending auditions!

NOTE *It is ENCOURAGED BUT NOT MANDATORY to sing a song from the show for auditions. It helps the directors to know you are familiar with the show and able to sing the songs for the part you would be cast as. If you are auditioning for a certain role it is best if you sing the song section below for your audition. You are able to audition for multiple roles but please only sing one song choice. If you are not singing from the show, please prepare 16 – 32 counts of your own sheet music and sing a song similar in style of the show.*

Click the character name(s) to download a PDF of all sides.
These will be used during auditions.If you are submitting a recording – please note these are due by Saturday, October 14th, 2023 by 5 p.m. EST. Please email our Producer, Lauren Laski at laurenlaski@gmail.com with your video along with your audition form and any questions you may have.
In-person callbacks will be at Footlite Musicals on Monday, October 16th, 2023 at 6 p.m. Please indicate if you are not available that day. All cast members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and show proof of vaccination in order to appear at an in-person callback and be cast in the show.
All roles will be understudied and understudies will be cast as ensemble and be featured in all full cast numbers.
Must be 18+ years or older to audition.
Rehearsals Start: November 6th, 2023 (October 25th at 7 p.m. will be meet and greet for read through of script along with measuring for costumes)
Please come with a list of all conflicts: *NOTE – you may not miss any rehearsals starting Saturday, January 6th, 2024*
Performances: January 12th, 2024 – January 21st, 2024 (Friday-Sunday first weekend and Thursday-Sunday the second weekend)
Director: Jonna Kauffman
Vocal Director: Alejandro Reyna
Producer: Lauren Laski
Choreographer: Abigail Mae Brown

There will be an 8 count dance call back for Linus as he soft shoe taps during “My Blanket and Me”.

DIRECTOR NOTE
You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown is a musical tribute to the characters of Charles Schultz’s Peanuts comic strip. The brilliance of the comic was the way large life matters were distilled through the lens of children (and dogs!). In the musical, Charlie Brown and friends battle with schoolwork, kites, baseball games, and misunderstandings until finally realizing what makes them truly happy. While the situations and relationships may be heightened by youth and for comedy, the emotions and the passions of the characters are all very real. We are looking for enthusiastic actors that bring these characters to life.
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A note about casting:
Most characters we encounter currently are on the gender binary and are written with he/him or she/her pronouns and you will see that in the following character descriptions. However limiting the descriptions are, our casting seeks to be as inclusive as possible and we invite performers of any gender identity or sexual orientation to audition for the roles they most identify with. Please let us know if you have any questions, concerns, or if there are any accommodations we can provide. We also welcome performers with disabilities to submit. Please reach out to Lauren Laski at laurenlaski@gmail.com if you have any questions or access needs.
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CHARLIE BROWN

Vocal range: B-flat2 to F4 (or defined as Baritone). He is gentle, loving, insecure. A lovable loser with endless determination and hope, but who often fails due to his insecurities, interference from others, and a permanent case of bad luck.

What is encouraged to prepare and sing for auditions (click the character name above to view audition folder which has all sides and music) A pianist will play for you at auditions if you choose to sing this song.

• “The Kite” song
• Charlie Brown Monologue

We have an accompaniment recording and a rehearsal recording that plays the vocal part for each song.
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SNOOPY

Vocal range: C3-A4 (or defined as Tenor). He is Charlie Brown’s pet beagle. Snoopy is owned and cared for by Charlie Brown, although at times it is not clear who is in charge. He is loyal, dramatic, genuinely happy, and blessed with a rich fantasy life. He is more human-like than dog.

What is encouraged to prepare and sing for auditions (click the character name above to view audition folder which has all sides and music) A pianist will play for you at auditions if you choose to sing this song.

• “Suppertime”
• Snoopy Monologue

We have an accompaniment recording and a rehearsal recording that plays the vocal part for each song.

LUCY VAN PELT

Vocal range: G3 to F#5 (or defined as Mezzo-Soprano). She is bossy, selfish, and a know-it-all. She is not deterred by the fact that her information is often inaccurate. She bullies and belittles others, especially Charlie Brown and Linus. She does have a soft side, which is seen through her love for Schroeder.

What is encouraged to prepare and sing for auditions (click the character name above to view audition folder which has all sides and music) A pianist will play for you at auditions if you choose to sing this song.

• “Schroeder”
• Lucy Monologue

We have an accompaniment recording and a rehearsal recording that plays the vocal part for each song.
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LINUS VAN PELT

Vocal range: B-flat2 to E4 (or defined as Baritone). He is Lucy’s little brother. Linus always means well and tries to smooth over any storms that arise in the group. He is kind-hearted, caring, and incredibly smart. In contrast to his intellectual maturity is his reliance on his security blanket.

What is encouraged to prepare and sing for auditions (click the character name above to view audition folder which has all sides and music) A pianist will play for you at auditions if you choose to sing this song.

• “My Blanket and Me”
• Linus Side

We have an accompaniment recording and a rehearsal recording that plays the vocal part for each song.
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SALLY BROWN

Vocal range: B3 to A-flat5 (or defined as Soprano). Charlie Brown’s younger sister. She is friendly and sweet but can also be lazy and obsessive. Sally has a “take it easy” approach to life, preferring to slide by while doing as little work as possible. She is hopelessly in love with Linus.

What is encouraged to prepare and sing for auditions (click the character name above to view audition folder which has all sides and music) A pianist will play for you at auditions if you choose to sing this song.

• “My New Philosophy”
• Sally Sides

We have an accompaniment recording and a rehearsal recording that plays the vocal part for each song.
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SCHROEDER

Vocal range: B-flat2 to A-flat4 (or defined as Tenor). He has a precocious skill at playing the piano and an incredible love of classical music and Ludwig van Beethoven. Lucy is infatuated with Schroeder, but he refuses her because Beethoven was a lifelong bachelor, and he feels he must emulate every aspect of his idol’s life. He is a close friend of Charlie Brown and is often the first one to come to his defense. (Actor does not need to play the piano.)

What is encouraged to prepare and sing for auditions (click the character name above to view audition folder which has all sides and music) A pianist will play for you at auditions if you choose to sing this song.

• “Beethoven Day”
• Schroeder Side

We have an accompaniment recording and a rehearsal recording that plays the vocal part for each song.