Child and Teen Singing Audition for "School of Rock" Play
Auditions for children and teenagers for the singing roles in the play "School of Rock" are being held. Please review the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Based on the hit film, School of Rock the Musical follows failed rock star wannabe, Dewey Finn. Forced to come up with some rent money or be kicked to the street, Dewey poses as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school to earn some quick cash. But when he discovers the students are also highly talented musicians, Dewey hatches a plan to turn the uptight students into guitar-thrashing, bass-thumping, drum-smashing rockers and enter them in the Battle of the Bands! But can he do it without the school, parents, or housemates finding out? Additional info: Callbacks May 2nd. Ages 9-14 for kid roles, adults 16+, specific roles must be able to play instruments. All roles are open to audition. All auditionees must bring sheet music with them and be prepared to sing 16 bars, but no more of a fully memorized musical selection that showcases your vocal range (Please no songs from the show). An accompanist will be provided. A cappella singing, instrumentals on CD, Tape, iPod, MP3 Player or digital recorder will not be allowed. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing as you will be required to learn a dance combo during the audition. PERFORMANCE DATES: July 12, 13, 14 & 19, 20, 21 & 26, 27, 28 -2024 Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 2:00 PM Please see the attachment for details. If you are interested please apply.
21 roles
A wannabe rock star with big dreams. Dewey finds himself in urgent need of some cash after getting kicked out of his band. He impersonates a teacher to land a job at the prestigious Horace Green prep school, where he turns his class of straight-A students into a rock group and enters them in the Battle of the Bands. Vocal Range: Rock Tenor, Range B2-E5
Proper and a bit uptight, Rosalie is the headmistress of Horace Green School. She has a secret love of rock music and years to recapture the carefree spirit of her youth. Vocal Range: Soprano, Range A3-D6
Ned is an old friend of Dewey’s and the two currently share a flat with Ned’s girlfriend Patti. He used to play in Dewey’s band but is now a substitute teacher Dewey impersonates to get a job at Horace Green. Ned is still passionate about his music but tends to let his bossy girlfriend Patti tells him what to do Vocal Range: Baritone, C3-F#4
Ned’s domineering girlfriend who lives with Ned and Dewey. She calls the shots in their relationship and isn’t too happy about Dewey’s presence in their flat—or his influence on Ned. Vocal Range: Mezzo Soprano Belt, Range B3-E5
Plays Onstage Guitar. 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. Vocal Range: A3-D5.
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. Vocal Range: A3-G5
Plays Onstage Piano/Keyboard. Awkward and lacking in confidence, Lawrence is hesitant to attempt something “cool”, like joining a band. But he soon turns out to be a fantastic keyboardist. Vocal Range: A3-D#5
Plays Onstage Bass Guitar. Quiet and serious, Katie already played the cello but switched to bass at Dewey’s suggestion to fill out the band. Vocal Range: A3-D#5
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 Vocal Range: A3-D5
Plays Onstage Drums 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. Vocal Range: A3-D5
Quiet girls with angelic voices. Marcy and Shonelle are the band’s backup singers and dancers. Vocal Range: A3-G5
Mason is a total whiz with technology and creates special effects and fantastic lighting designs for the band’s performances using his laptop. Vocal 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. Vocal Range: A3-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 is secretly rehearsing Vocal Range: A3-D5
Sophie and Madison are technically the band’s roadies but also serve as backup dancers during performances. Vocal Range: A3-D5
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