Boys and Girls Needed for "School of Rock" Show
Kids ages 10 and up are welcome to audition for the "School of Rock" Show. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: The School of Rock show synopsis follows Dewey Finn, a slacker and wannabe rock star who impersonates a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school to earn money. He discovers the students are musically talented and forms a secret rock band with them to compete in the upcoming Battle of the Bands. The musical is a high-energy show, based on the 2003 film, with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Additional info: What to Prepare: Two 1-minute selections in different styles of rock music. Kids who play instruments: If you know how to play an instrument, you may be asked to demonstrate at auditions or submit a video. Playing is not required - but definitely encouraged! Rehearsals begin: January 19. If interested, please apply.
12 roles
Vocal 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.
Vocal Range: A3-D5 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-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.
Vocal Range: A3-D#5 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-D5 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-G5 Quiet girls with angelic voices, Marcy and Shonelle are the band’s backup singers and dancers.
Vocal Range: A3-G5 Quiet girls with angelic voices, Marcy and Shonelle are the band’s backup singers and dancers.
Vocal 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.
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 Sophie and Madison are technically the band’s roadies, but also serve as backup dancers during performances.