Young Talent Wanted for "School Of Rock: The Musical"
Looking for children ages 7 and up for "School Of Rock: The Musical". Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Rock got no reason, rock got no rhyme… You better get me to school on time! Andrew Lloyd Webber’s School of Rock – The Musical is a two-hour, two-act show (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 info: Those auditioning should sing a selection (up to 32 bars) from a song in the style of the show, or from the show, that demonstrates the style and range of the character for which you are auditioning. Bring sheet music with the piano accompaniment in your key, with your audition cut clearly marked. An accompanist will be provided. Recorded accompaniment and a cappella singing are not permitted. Additional vocalizing may be used to determine vocal range and harmonizing ability. The audition material is attached. REHEARSAL SCHEDULE Rehearsals will begin June 9. The preliminary schedule will be: Not everyone will be called to every rehearsal Sundays 6-9 pm Tuesdays 7-9:30 pm Thursdays 7-9:30 pm REQUIRED – Tech Week July 28-August 1 REQUIRED – Thursday August 8 PERFORMANCE DATES: Saturday, August 3 | 8 PM Sunday, August 4 | 2 PM Friday, August 9 | 8 PM Saturday, August 10 | 8 PM Sunday, August 11 | 2 PM If interested, please apply.
13 roles
(Range: A3-D5)- Confident and outspoken, Summer is the ideal manager for the band. Ambitious and very clever, she hopes that winning Battle of the Bands will look good on her college application. If auditioning for Summer Hathaway please prepare Time to Play – from measure 119 (“Look, we don’t have time to waste”) to measure 149
Onstage Guitar(Range: A3-D5)- 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.
(Range: A3-G5)- New girl Tomika is struggling to fit in at Horace Green. She conquers her shyness to reveal her phenomenal singing ability, and becomes a lead vocalist alongside Dewey in the band.
Onstage Piano/Keyboard(Range: A3-D#5)- Awkward and lacking confidence, Lawrence is hesitant to attempt something “cool”, like joining a band, but he soon turns out to be a fantastic keyboardist.
Onstage Bass Guitar(Range: A3-D#5)- Quiet and serious, Katie already played the cello, but switched to bass at Dewey’s suggestion to fill out the band.
Onstage Drums(Range: A3-D5)- Freddie loves a bit of rowdiness and noise, making him a great drummer. His own father doesn’t see his ability, constantly belittling his son.
(Range: A3-G5)- Quiet girls with angelic voices. Marcy and Shonelle are the band’s backup singers and dancers.
(Range: A3-G5)- Quiet girls with angelic voices. Marcy and Shonelle are the band’s backup singers and dancers.
(Range: A3-D5)- Mason is a total whiz with technology, and creates special effects and fantastic lighting designs for the band’s performances using his laptop.
(Range: A3-D5)- Flamboyant and artistic, Billy has a passionate interest in fashion, even though his father wants him to be a footballer like the other men in his family. He designs the band’s costumes.
(Range: Ae-D5)- James is tough and reliable, making him a good security guard for the band. Mostly, he keeps an eye out for anyone coming while the band are secretly rehearsing.
(Range: A3-D5)- Sophie and Madison are technically the band’s roadies, but also serve as backup dancers during performances.
(Range: A3-D5)- Sophie and Madison are technically the band’s roadies, but also serve as backup dancers during performances.
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