Rock of Ages Auditions
Schedule
Sat Nov 09 2024 at 11:00 am to 03:00 pm
Location
1931 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA, United States, California 93301 | Bakersfield, CA
Rock Of Ages AuditionsBook by Chris D’Arienzo
Arrangements and Orchestrations by Ethan Popp
Music and Lyrics by A Bunch of Really Sweet 80’s Bands
Directorial Team:
Director- Perrin Swanson
Assistant Director- Justine Luevano
Vocal Director- Scott Deaton
Choreographer- Amanda Harmon with Special guest Choreographer Jennifer Skiby Plunkett
Audition Dates, Times and Location:( Arrive any time in these windows to audition)
Saturday November 9th 11am-3pm
Sunday November 10th 11am-3pm
Where:
Stars Theatre, 1931 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Performance Dates:
January 17th,18th, 24th, 25th, 30th, 31, February 1st, 6th, 7th, 8th Show at 7:00 PM
Matinee Performance on January 26th Show at 2:00 PM
Rehearsals:
Rehearsals will start November 18th and go Monday to Thursday 6:30pm to 9:30pm with an occasional Friday and Saturday rehearsal as we get closer to the show opening. NO REHEARSALS on Thanksgiving and the week of Christmas into New Years. There will be a copy of the rehearsal schedule available at the auditions.
Audition Requirements: (Must be 18 or older to audition)
Come prepared to sing with a piano. An accompanist will be provided. Songs from the show are encouraged! Please bring your own sheet music if you are not singing a song from the show. Tracks will be available for you to use if you would prefer. If you are going to be using a track please pick from this selection of songs linked in this drive.https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TXLUJcnlsUD53Gc3oGFm8zwf-2qiKSga?usp=drive_link
You will be asked to dance so please wear appropriate clothing and shoes. There will be cold readings from the script.
If you cannot attend the audition dates or have any questions. Please email the director at [email protected] for more information.
About the Show:
It’s the tail end of the big, bad 1980s in Hollywood, and the party has been raging hard. Aqua Net, Lycra, lace and liquor flow freely at one of the Sunset Strip’s last legendary venues, a place where sex machine Stacee Jaxx takes the stage and scantily clad groupies line up to turn their fantasies into reality. Amidst the madness, aspiring rock star (and resident toilet cleaner) Drew longs to take the stage as the next big thing (and longs for small-town girl Sherri, fresh off the bus from Kansas with stars in her eyes). But the rock ’n’ roll fairy tale is about to end when German developers sweep into town with plans to turn the fabled Strip into just another capitalist strip mall. Can Drew, Sherri and the gang save the strip – and themselves – before it’s too late? Only the music of hit bands Styx, Journey, Bon Jovi, Whitesnake and more hold the answer.
Roles to be Cast:
** The Role of LONNY has been cast
DREW: a good-guy rocker, with great, easy comic timing. A boyish charm, vulnerability and a very strong rock tenor voice. (Vocal range: Bb3-D5)
SHERRIE: a pretty, fresh faced, innocent Midwestern girl stepping right off the bus into a new world to pursue her dreams of stardom. Strong comedic timing, strong rock belt, good movement ability. Should be comfortable in revealing/skimpy clothing. (Vocal range: G3-F5)
DENNIS DUPREE: Classic stoner type guy who runs the Bourbon Room club. Torn about whether he should sell the club to Hertz, a German businessman. Very strong comedic timing. A laid back, easy going dude. Bari-tenor rock vocals. (Vocal range: D3-G4)
STACEE JAXX/FATHER: A sexy rock star. Decided to leave his successful hair/metal-rock band to try it solo. Self important, confident intriguing in all the wrong ways, the ultimate bad boy; he is all about sex, drugs and rock-n-roll. Great strong comedic timing and strong rock tenor voice. (Vocal range: C3-Eb5)
JUSTICE/MOTHER: African American female, strong presence, an easy sensuality about her, once a performer, she now operates a strip club where Sherrie winds up working. Takes on the maternal role for the girls that work for her. Strong, soulful vocals and belt needed. (Vocal range: G3-Db5)
HERTZ KLINEMANN: An older German male. Uptight, cold, intimidating businessman trying to buy up the Strip to develop it. The bad guy of the piece. Strong comedic timing and baritone vocals. (Vocal range: F3-G#4)
FRANZ KLINEMANN: Hertz’s son, young German male. Works for his father but not by choice. Pressured and intimidated by his father. Shy, gentle with a big heart. Strong vocals and comedic timing. (Vocal range: Db3-E5)
REGINA/CANDI: A fun, hippie type, earthy girl who fights against the attempted take over of the Strip. Strong comedic timing, belt vocals and comfortable in revealing/skimpy clothing. (Vocal range: A3-Eb5)
MAYOR/JA’KEITH/ENSEMBLE: A strong African American character actor with good comedic timing to play numerous roles, strong rock tenor. Strong dance/movement ability is a plus. (Vocal range D3-B4)
JOEY PRIMO/ENSEMBLE: A young man with the rocker sensibility, strong rock tenor and strong dance/movement ability.
FEMALE ENSEMBLE: Three to Four female singer/dancers. Must be comfortable in very skimpy/sexy clothing. Strong dancers proficient in jazz and modern, comedic ability and strong rock vocals. To play many different characters.
MALE ENSEMBLE: Two more strong rock bass/baritones with strong dance/movement ability comedic ability to fill out the ensemble.
Stars values diversity and inclusion in all activities. We believe that engaging in the arts is essential to the human experience and that live theatrical arts should be available to all. Performers of all ages, ethnicities, gender (identity or expression), sexual orientation, and disabilities are encouraged to audition. Health safety protocols per the CDPH and KCPH will be adhered to throughout the rehearsal and performance process.
Where is it happening?
1931 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA, United States, California 93301