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The Musical "School of Rock" Needs Young Talent

Brockville, ON, Canada
ID: 543162Exp: 4/9/2023
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ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Looking for young performers ages 10-14 for "School of Rock" Play. Please, see the details below. About the project: Rock got no reason, rock got no rhyme… You better get me to school on time! School of Rock is a two-hour, two-act musical (plus intermission), based on the hit movie. The tuner 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? Additional information: Show Dates Oct 11-14. 6 shows. For more details about this opportunity, please see attached the flyer. When applying, please put "School of Rock Musical Inquiry" in the subject line.

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11 roles

SummerMale10-14 y.o.All ethnicities

(Band Manager, Mezzo Soprano): Summer is a high-achieving girl who hates nonsense. Initially, she absolutely despises Dewey, but comes to love the band—or, perhaps, the power that comes with it—and is willing to do anything to see it achieve. Summer is one of the brightest students at Horace Green. Throughout the show, she is convinced that winning the "Battle of the Bands" will look good on her college application.

ZackMale10-14 y.o.All ethnicities

(Guitarist, Tenor): Zack is the band’s lead guitarist and also a talented songwriter. He desperately wants to impress his father, who’s usually too busy with work to take an interest in his family.

LawrenceMale10-14 y.o.All ethnicities

(Keyboardist): Lawrence is an unconfident boy, and is also gluten intolerant. He initially believes that he isn't cool enough to be a part of the band, but Dewey is able to convince him that he's amazing.

FreddyMale10-14 y.o.All ethnicities

(Drummer, Tenor): Freddy is a rambunctious boy, as shown when he repeatedly slams cymbals together disruptively during music class. He is constantly told he isn't intelligent—by both his own father and Summer—but Freddy and Dewey both think that he's intelligent in a different way, and that Freddy's father just doesn't see that.

KatieFemale10-14 y.o.All ethnicities

(Bassist): Katie is a quiet, serious girl who keeps mostly to herself. She plays the cello at school, but is quick to pick up the bass at Dewey's encouragement. She is stone-faced when she plays, and takes her instrument and the band very seriously, although not as much as Summer takes managing.

TomikaFemale10-14 y.o.All ethnicities

(Vocals, Mezzo Soprano): Tomika transfers to Horace Green after being accepted off of the waiting list. She is shy and doesn't speak to anyone at school, and feels as though she's not as intelligent as the other students. However, it turns out that she is a highly gifted singer, and becomes the secondary singer in School of Rock, behind only Dewey.

Shonelle and MarcyBoth genders10-14 y.o.All ethnicities

(Backup Vocals): Shonelle and Marcy are quieter girls who tend to blend into the background. They are School of Rock's backup singers, and also talented dancers. (Their film counterparts are Alicia and Marta.)

BillyMale10-14 y.o.All ethnicities

(Stylist, Tenor): Billy is a flamboyant and artistic with a love of style and fashion magazines. He is disgusted with Dewey's outfit choices, and how no one else in the band shares his artistic vision, but is confident in his styling choices regardless.

MasonMale10-14 y.o.All ethnicities

(Tech): Mason is a super-smart, nerdy, tech-savvy boy who designs all the lighting and special effects for the band using his laptop. (His film counterpart is Gordon.)

JamesMale10-14 y.o.All ethnicities

(Security): James becomes the band's security guard. During rehearsals, Dewey has him stand near the door, and if James sees anyone potentially who might blow School of Rock's cover he has the job of alerting the rest of the band so they can hide the instruments. (His film counterpart is Frankie.)

Sophie and MadisonBoth genders10-14 y.o.All ethnicities

(Roadies): Sophie and Madison are School of Rock's roadies, but, since the band doesn't go on tour, they are essentially backup dancers. Each girl is a talented dancer and they could often be found together, much like Marcy and Shonelle. (Their film counterparts are Eleni and Michelle.)