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Character Breakdown The Family: Ellie Blake- Our hero - 16, smart, funny; baggy, rumpled clothes; messy hair that hasn't seen a comb today, or yesterday. Switches bodies with Katherine. This is an amazing role for a comedic physical actor with a great voice and heart. Must be able to play both Ellie and Katherine in Ellie’s body. Must have regular availability to attend all rehearsals to be considered for this role. Katherine Blake- Ellie's mother - 40s, decisive, lovely, punctual. This is an amazing role for a comedic physical actor with a great voice and heart. Must be able to play both Ellie and Katherine in Ellie’s body. Must have regular availability to attend all rehearsals to be considered for this role. Fletcher- Ellie's little brother - 10, naïve, eccentric, obsessed with magic. A fun role for a younger looking middle school student. Mike- Katherine's fiancé - confident, handsome, kind. Must be able to portray a stable and grounded adult. The Teens: Karl- Ellie's best friend - confident, funny Monica- Ellie’s best friend – cautious, afraid of just about everything Adam- The Listmaster - a paragon of adorable cool Savannah- The villain - brilliant, aggressive, a winner Kitty- The accomplice - daft but vicious, accompanies Savannah everywhere The Adults: Torrey- Katherine's sous chef - a high-strung perfectionist. An excellent comedic role. Will also be in the adult ensemble. Danielle-Down the Aisle journalist - polished, grimly cheerful. Will also be in the adult ensemble Dr. Ehrin- School principal - test-obsessed, overworked. Will also be in the adult ensemble Mr. Blumen- Biology teacher - a cynical lifer. Will also be in the adult ensemble Mrs. Luckenbill- English teacher - empathetic. Will also be in the adult ensemble Senor O'Brien- Spanish teacher - pugnacious. Will also be in the adult ensemble Ms. Meyers- Gym teacher - extremely intense. Will also be in the adult ensemble Officer Kowalski- Police officer who never received sensitivity training Mrs. Time- Antique shop proprietor - apathetic, doesn't much like teenagers. Will also be in the adult ensemble Minister- The Minister at the wedding. Will also be in the adult ensemble Louis- Down the Aisle photographer - seen it all, loves his job. Will also be in the adult ensemble. Adult Ensemble Our adult ensemble have the diverse and exciting opportunity to populate the adults of the ‘Freaky Friday’ world. From Cater Waiters for Katherine’s catering business to Wedding Guests this ensemble will have the opportunity to create multiple characters.. Featured in Just One Day, I Got This, What You Got, Busted and more! Teen Ensemble: Students at Ellie’s school. This dynamic and exciting ensemble is full of great opportunities to create your own character. They will be featured in I got this, Oh, Biology, Watch Your Back, Go and more. .

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