School of Rock the Musical is coming to the Opera House November 17 - December 10!

Join the cast of this ROCKIN' production!!

Director/Choreographer: Andrea St. Clair
Music Direction: Kay Hight

AUDITIONS

When:

Sunday, August 27th at 7:00 p.m. and Monday, August 28th, at 7:00 p.m. (Actors need only attend one night.)

Where:

Theatre and Dance Annex, 520 Court Street. This is a block up from the theatre across from the library.

No appointment is necessary. Callbacks will be held on Tuesday, August 29th at 6:00 p.m.

 - Please come with sheet music to a prepared song (16-32 bars) from a pop/rock musical in the style of the show. Have a second song prepared in the event you are asked to sing again. An accompanist will be provided. (For those auditioning for Rosalie Mullins, please be prepared to vocalize part of “The Queen of the Night” aria from The Magic Flute after your vocal audition).

 - A short dance audition will be taught at the beginning of each audition evening. Vocal auditions will begin immediately afterwards. Once you have concluded your vocal audition, you are free to leave.

 - The roles of Dewey, Zach, Freddy, and Katie were held by previous auditions and are already cast. This audition is for all other roles. We promote equity, diversity and inclusion in our casting.

 - Conflicts will and do affect casting. Please present all known conflicts when auditioning. We will not accept any conflicts after casting offers have been confirmed. No conflicts will be allowed after October 29th, 2023.

Rehearsals:

Beginning on Sunday, September 24th at 6:00 p.m. (Unless otherwise noted.)

Tech:

Sunday, November 12th, 2023. TBD.

Dress Rehearsals:

Monday, November 13th through Thursday, November 16th, 2023.

Performances:

Friday, November 17th through December 10th, 2023. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:00 p.m., Sundays at 2:00 p.m.

SYNOPSIS

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s School of Rock – The Musical is a two-hour, two-act show, based on the hit Paramount movie. The show follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn an extra bit of cash by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. There he turns a class of straight–A pupils into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. But can he get them to the Battle of the Bands without their parents and the school’s headmistress finding out?

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
ADULT PRINCIPAL ROLES

ROSALIE MULLINS - Soprano (A3-D6)
Age on Stage: 25-40

An uptight and highly strung headmistress of an elite school. Driven by success and prestige. However, inside lives a caged, rock and roll lover. Strong belt required. Must be able to sing the “Queen of the Night” aria from The Magic Flute.

NED SCHNEEBLY - Baritone (C3-F#4)
Age on Stage: 25-40

Substitute teacher and former bandmember of Dewey’s, Ned has decided to take the ‘responsible’ road in life and has given up on his dreams of becoming a rock legend. Desperate for the approval of his partner, Patty, even if it goes against his core beliefs. Rock voice preferred.

PATTY DI MARCO - Mezzo-Soprano (B3-E5)
Age on Stage: 25-40

The loving but dominating partner of Ned, Patty is constantly trying to mould Ned into the person she thinks he should be. Hate’s Dewey and wants him out of her and Ned’s life. Strong belt required.

MRS. SHEINKOPF
Age on Stage: 35-50

Ms. Sheinkopf has been at Horace Green for as long as anyone can remember. Her years of service have not softened her. Pop/Rock singer who moves well.

ADULT ENSEMBLE
An adult ensemble will play the remaining roles. Ensemble will need great characterization and comedic skills, some basic movement ability and strong vocal abilities.

TEACHERS/PARENTS:
Age on Stage: 25-50+

These will be double roles, playing multiple parts, which may include the following:

JEFF SANDERSON – MANAGER OF BATTLE OF THE BANDS

THEO (NO VACANCY) - Range: D3-D5
DOUG (NO VACANCY) - Range: G3-G4
BOB (NO VACANCY) - Range: G3-D5
SNAKE (NO VACANCY) - Range: G3-G4

KID ROLES
Please Note: Children need to be 14 years old or younger to play 5th grade.
Children of all ethnicities and cultural backgrounds are welcome to apply. All
roles are open to everyone, regardless of gender.

LAWRENCE (piano/keyboard) - (A3-D#5)
A shy, awkward boy, unconfident and gauche, but a genius on the keyboard who needs a free spirit like Dewey to lead him out of the darkness. Pop/Rock vocals and good mover. Epic piano skills a must. If auditioning for Lawrence, please submit a video audition of your piano skills (must be intermediate to advanced level to handle this score) to [email protected] by August 26th.

SUMMER HATHAWAY - (A3-D5)
Highly intelligent, over achieving and overly controlling Horace Green student with a demanding presence. Holds high expectations and standards for herself and everyone around her. Suspicious of Dewey and his unorthodox teaching ways. Pop singer with the ability to move well.

TOMIKA – (A3-G5)
A new student at Horace Green, her fathers are failing to see that she is struggling to fit in. Withdrawn and shy but with an underlying enthusiasm and desire to be part of the band. Blows everyone away when she sings. Must have a strong singing voice. Looking for a BIPOC actress for this role.

MARCY – (A3-G5)
Back-up singer with style. Pop/Rock vocals and great mover.

SHONELLE - (A3-G5)
Back-up singer with style. Pop/Rock vocals and great mover.

BILLY SANDFORD – (A3-D5)
A boy with a marked artistic flair, and other problems. Pop/Rock singer and confident mover.

SOPHIE – (A3-D5)
Pop/Rock singing voice and with the ability to move well.

MASON WARD – (A3-D5)
Pop/Rock singing voice and with the ability to move well.

JAMES – (A3-D5)
Pop/Rock singing voice and with the ability to move well.

MADISON – (A3-D5)
Pop/Rock singing voice and with the ability to move well.

See additional information on our website about the roles that have already been cast.

Auditions