Footlite Musicals

08/26/2026

Step right up. The Leading Player has a story to tell!

Charming, commanding and always one step ahead, the Leading Player leads Pippin and the audience through a journey toward something extraordinary.

The question is: where exactly are we being led?

🎟️ footlite.org/buy-tickets
✨ September 18–October 4
📸 Indy Ghost Light

08/24/2026

He’s a prince. He’s heir to the throne. And he’s searching for something more.

Young Prince Pippin sets out to find the secret to a truly extraordinary life, chasing glory on the battlefield, pleasure and temptation, and the power of the throne. But after trying everything he thinks will make his life meaningful, one question remains:

Will Pippin ever find what he’s looking for?

🎟️ footlite.org/buy-tickets
✨ September 18–October 4
📸 Indy Ghost Light

08/22/2026

“Join us!” ✨ First look at PIPPIN, taking the stage September 18–October 4: footlite.org/pippin

Photos: Indy Ghost Light
Costumes: Marina Eisenbraun
Wigs: Jenn Tobian
Makeup: Cameron Grant

08/21/2026

Meet the cast of PIPPIN! ✨ See them on stage September 18 through October 4: footlite.org/pippin

Shari Jacobs (Fastrada) has loved bringing you the magic of PIPPIN! She has been involved in several productions here at Footlite, both in front of the curtain and backstage. Onstage roles include Mrs. Vance in FUNNY GIRL, Trish in KINKY BOOTS, and Mama Murphy in BRIGHT STAR. Other favorite roles include Donna Sheridan in MAMMA MIA! and Eve/Mama Noah in CHILDREN OF EDEN. Shari is an educator and musician at heart. She sends her love to her family, Ted, Rachael, and Kara, with a special shoutout to furry members Wrigley, Aspen, Piper, and Maverick!

Parker Taylor (he/him) (Pippin) is beyond excited to share a dream role with you and cannot wait for you to see what this team put together! Prior to this show, you may have seen him as Bat Boy in BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL, Elle Woods in LEGALLY BLONDER, Noel Grueber in RIDE THE CYCLONE, Ernst in SPRING AWAKENING at The District Theatre, and Gabe in NEXT TO NORMAL here at Footlite. Parker is freshly graduated from IUI, runs a photography business, and choreographs locally! He hopes you walk in and out of this show with the biggest smile!!

Ed Trout (Charlemagne) is co-owner and Director of Education and Applied Improv for CSz Indianapolis/ComedySportz. Ed has been honored to direct multiple productions at Footlite. In addition, Ed has appeared onstage at Footlite, Beef & Boards, The Wit Theater, TOTS, Indianapolis Civic, Madame Walker, Buck Creek, and more. Some favorite roles include Pap Finn (Encore Award) in BIG RIVER, Major General Stanley in THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, Bruce in THE NORMAL HEART, Little Harp in THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM, Ed in ENTERTAINING MR. SLOANE, Jeff Douglas in BRIGADOON, Stanley Sanders in SMOKE ON THE MOUNTAIN and SANDERS FAMILY CHRISTMAS, and Duane Jenkins in FIRE AT THE NORTH POLE, a world premiere.

08/20/2026

Meet the cast of PIPPIN! ✨ See them on stage September 18 through October 4: footlite.org/pippin

Louis Rivelli (Ensemble) is super pumped to bring his magic to PIPPIN! This will be his second show with Footlite. His most recent role was in the ensemble of CHESS at Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre. This year, he will begin his junior year at Marian University. Some of his favorite roles include Curtis in SISTER ACT, Torvald in A DOLL’S HOUSE, Hamlet in ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD, and Ensemble in HADESTOWN. Louis can’t wait for you to see his moves as he gives 100% on that stage.

Jack Sullivan (Lewis) is thrilled to return to the Footlite stage in its production of PIPPIN, portraying Lewis. Audiences may remember Jack from Footlite’s production of KISS ME, KATE last May, when he portrayed Bill Calhoun. When he’s not onstage, Jack is pursuing his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at Marian University. He would like to thank this wonderful cast and crew, as well as his friends and family, for their unwavering support throughout all of his endeavors. He hopes you enjoy the show!

08/20/2026

One month until MEAN GIRLS auditions!

Auditions will be capped at 300 people, with additional sign-ups placed on a waitlist as time allows.

Virtual submissions are due no later than midnight on Sept 21.

Already submitted your audition form? Keep an eye on your inbox in the coming weeks for your audition time.

Not signed up yet? Get in, loser: https://form.jotform.com/261236093033045 💕

Consider this your cautionary tale: don’t miss auditions for MEAN GIRLS! 📓 Find everything you need to prepare: footlite.org/auditions-for-mean-girls

Footlite Musicals is holding open auditions September 20 and 21 for the Indianapolis community theater premiere of MEAN GIRLS, directed by RuPaul’s Drag Race’s Drew Bryson (Blair St. Clair)! Performances run January 15–31, 2027.

Auditions are open to performers 18+, with roles available across the full North Shore High social ecosystem—from Cady, Regina and The Plastics to Janis, Damian, Aaron, Kevin G., featured adult roles and a 12-person ensemble. Footlite is committed to inclusive casting and welcomes performers of all shapes, sizes, colors and abilities.

🎤 Prepare one of the selections from the show found on the auditions webpage or 32 bars of a song of your choosing.

🪩 Come ready to dance! Choreography is available on the auditions webpage to learn ahead of time, with an optional dance workshop September 13.

📋 Fill out your required audition form ahead of time and receive your assigned audition time slot!

📹 Can’t make it in person? Virtual auditions are available.

Full character breakdowns, vocal ranges, audition music, choreography information, audition form, virtual submission details, and everything else you need to know are at the link above.

See you at North Shore. 💋

08/20/2026

Meet the cast of PIPPIN! ✨ See them on stage September 18 through October 4: footlite.org/pippin

Kerrigan McSweeney (Ensemble/Dance Captain) is so excited to be in her fourth Footlite production! She has recently been seen on the Footlite stage in HEATHERS (Young Republicanette), THE PROM (Ensemble), and BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (Ensemble). Later this season, you can catch Kerrigan making her assistant choreographer debut in Footlite’s production of OKLAHOMA! She would like to thank her family, friends, and dog, Gideon, for their continued support in being an adult theater kid. Kerrigan extends an extra thank you to the staff, cast, crew, and the rest of her Footlite family for always being a soft place to land.

Gwendolyn Pickett (Ensemble) is thrilled to be back on the Footlite stage in the production of PIPPIN! Now in her third show here at Footlite Musicals, she was seen onstage in FUNNY GIRL (Emma) and THE PROM (Ensemble). She was most recently seen as Pilar in LEGALLY BLONDE at Buck Creek Players. Offstage, Gwen can be found baking or enjoying a hike. Gwen would like to thank her family and friends for their support. Let’s do some magic!

08/19/2026

Meet the cast of PIPPIN! ✨ See them on stage September 18 through October 4: footlite.org/pippin

Miki Mathioudikas (Berthe) is grateful to be performing in her ninth musical at Footlite! From Dolly Levi at the age of 36 to Rose Brice at 71, she’s thrilled to play some wise women. Miki has performed in plays throughout the Midwest since she was 12, first performing on this very stage! She’s found time to start living more fully: gardening, knitting, tapping, playwrighting, participating as an active member at Central Christian Church, and playing with great-nieces and nephews. She loves plays that make you laugh, then reveal those deeper truths! Thank you for supporting live theatre!

Kylie McGuffey (Ensemble) is thrilled to be making her debut with Footlite Musicals! Some of her favorite credits include ONCE (Girl), MAMMA MIA! (Donna), and LEGALLY BLONDE (Vivienne). Offstage, Kylie is honored to professionally share her love of music as a board-certified music therapist (MT-BC).