mean girls AUDITION NOTICE

Footlight Players will be holding a special audition for all roles in their Season 95 production of MEAN GIRLS, directed by Melanie Gilpin Lee, running at the Queen Street Playhouse February 12 - March 7, 2027.

OPEN ROLES

Mean Girls: The Musical – Character Breakdown

CADY HERON
Gender: Female
Actor Age: 18 - 30
Role Type: Lead
A smart, sincere teenager who moves from Africa to suburban Illinois and must navigate the complicated social hierarchy of high school.

REGINA GEORGE
Gender: Female
Actor Age: 18 - 30
Role Type: Lead
The beautiful, confident, and intimidating queen bee of North Shore High and leader of The Plastics.

JANIS SARKISIAN
Gender: Female
Actor Age: 18 - 30
Role Type: Lead
An artistic, outspoken outsider with a sharp wit and a long-standing grudge against Regina.

DAMIAN HUBBARD
Gender: Male
Actor Age: 18 - 30
Role Type: Lead
Janis's loyal and hilarious best friend. Big personality, strong comedic timing, and scene-stealing energy.

GRETCHEN WEINERS
Gender: Female
Actor Age: 18 - 30
Role Type: Featured Lead
A Plastic desperate for approval and status. Anxious, energetic, and often caught in Regina's shadow.

KAREN SMITH
Gender: Female
Actor Age: 18 - 30
Role Type: Featured Lead
A lovable and unintentionally hilarious member of The Plastics. Sweet, quirky, and not known for her intellect.

AARON SAMUELS
Gender: Male
Actor Age: 18 - 30
Role Type: Featured Lead
The charming, popular senior and object of Cady's affection.

MRS. HERON/MRS.NORBURY/MRS. GEORGE
Gender: Female
Actor Age: 30 - 55
Role Type: Featured Adult Principal
One performer typically plays all three roles: Cady's supportive mother, the math teacher Ms. Norbury, and Regina's "cool mom."

KEVIN GNAPOOR
Gender: Male
Actor Age: 18 - 30
Role Type: Featured Supporting
Captain of the Mathletes. Smart, confident, and surprisingly cool.

PRINCIPAL DUVALL
Gender: Male
Actor Age: 30 - 65
Role Type: Featured Supporting
The well-meaning but often overwhelmed principal of North Shore High.

COACH CARR/MR. HERON
Gender: Male
Playing Age: 30–55
Role Type: Featured Supporting
The school's health teacher and coach with questionable judgment / Cady's caring father.

ENSEMBLE
Gender: All Genders
Playing Age: 18 - 40
Role Type: Ensemble / Featured Tracks Available
Students, teachers, parents, and various featured speaking and singing roles. Strong singers, dancers, and character performers encouraged to audition. Numerous opportunities for featured moments throughout the production.

INFO
Please be prepared to sing a pre-selected section of songs from the show provided for you in advance.

Some auditionees may be asked to read sides which will also be provided at auditions.

Rehearsals begin right after Christmas and actors must be available for all rehearsals and show dates.

All are welcome and encouraged!

Audition date: Thursday June 11th 6pm - 9pm at Queen Street Playhouse 20 Queen Street

To sign secure a spot please fill out the short form below.

*Please note this is the only date available for auditions.

IMPORTANT: All audition materials must be memorized. Reading from a script or sheet of paper is not allowed. We need to see that you can memorize too!

General  Information for Auditions:

We are often asked about the way we run auditions here at Queen Street Playhouse. The following is a general summary, but please keep in mind that:

  • At the auditions, you may be asked to read from the script. Sometimes, sides are available for checkout prior to the auditions. Many times, you will be able to find the script at the public library or online.

  • You may be required to prepare a monologue.

  • You may be asked to sing if auditioning for a musical. In this case, you should have no more than bars of a song prepared. You will also need to bring sheet music. Sheet music can be found at almost any music store or at the public library.

  • There may be minor choreography involved. Please dress comfortably so that you are able to move freely.

  • It is a good idea to bring a headshot and resume if you have one. If not, a recent photo will help us remember your face.

  • You will fill out an audition sheet upon your arrival. We will need basic information about you such as what type of experience or training you have had, and your contact information in case you are called back or chosen for a role.

  • Most of our auditions are open to everyone regardless of their experience.