UPCOMING AUDITIONS

SCHOOL OF ROCK THE MUSICAL

Rock got no reason, rock got no rhyme… You better get me to school on time! Andrew Lloyd Webber’sSchool 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?

Lloyd Webber produced the stage musical on Broadway and in the West End, penning 14 new numbers for the show, which additionally features all of the original songs from the movie. The composer’s tracks “You’re in the Band” and “Stick it to the Man” are well on their way to becoming rock solid standards, while the finale with “Teacher’s Pet” brings audiences to their feet, eight shows a week.

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s School of Rock – The Musical, with its sensational live kids’ rock band, is a loving testimony to the transforming power of music. May the spirit of rock be with all who pledge allegiance to Lloyd Webber’s newest hit!

Auditions for SCHOOL OF ROCK will be on Saturday, November 16th, 2024, from 10:00AM until 4:00PM. Dance call and callbacks will be on Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 at 5:00 PM.

Auditions will be held at The Benson/McAdams Argenta Contemporary Theatre Academy at 401 Main Street in the Argenta Arts District.

All persons interested should email casting@argentacontemporarytheatre.org for an audition appointment, however, walk-ins will be accommodated. Auditions are open to all genders, races, and ethnicities, and performers of all ethnicities are encouraged to audition. All roles require singing and movement. For complete audition information visit: https://argentacontemporarytheatre.org/auditions/

Please be prepared to perform 16-32 bars of a song that showcases your vocal range in the style of the show. Auditioners are welcome to perform musical selections from School of Rock. An audition pianist will be provided at auditions. PLEASE BRING SHEET MUSIC WITH YOU.

Please note if you are auditioning for the roles of Dewey, Zack, Freddy, Lawrence, or Katie you must be able to play their designated instrument. In addition to your vocal audition, please come prepared to showcase 30 seconds of your instrumental ability at the audition. We will have a keyboard, amp/speaker at auditions. For Dewey/Zack/Katie, you are welcome to bring your own guitar/bass to play in person at auditions, or submit a video clip of your guitar/bass playing. For Freddy, please submit a video, as we will not have a drum set up at auditions.

The dance/movement call will be on Tuesday, November 19th.

Please be sure to note any scheduling conflicts on your audition form.

ADULT ROLES

DEWEY FINN*
Age Range: 30 – 45
Vocal Range: Tenor, B2-E5

An overly ambitious, rock-obsessed, underachiever. A highly energetic and comedic role. Improvisation skills desirable. Must be able to play guitar competently.

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.

ROSALIE MULLINS
Age Range: 30 – 45
Vocal Range: Soprano, A3-D6

An uptight and highly strung headmistress of an elite school. Driven by success and prestige. However, inside lives a caged, rock and roll lover. Strong belt required.

Proper and a bit uptight, Rosalie is the headmistress of Horace Green School. She has a secret love of rock music, and yearns to recapture the carefree spirit of her youth.

NED SCHNEEBLY
Vocal Range: Baritone, C3-F#4

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 – who Dewey impersonates to get the job at Horace Green. Ned is still passionate about his music, but tends to let his bossy girlfriend Patty tell him what to do.

PATTY DI MARCO
Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano Belt, Range B3-E5

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.

ADULT ENSEMBLE

NO VACANCY: Theo (D3-D5), Doug (G3-G4), Bob (G3-D5), Snake (G3-G4)

TEACHERS: Mr. Sanders (B2-F4), Ms. Gordon (D4-E5), Ms. Sheinkopf (B3-E5), Gabe Brown (D3-F4), Mr. Green (D3-F4), Mr. Noble (E3-F4), Ms. Bingham (D4-E5), Mr. Woodard (D3-F4), Mr. Janes (C3-F3), Ms. Macapugay (B4-E5), Mr. Wagner (B3-F4), + SATB Teachers

PARENTS: Mr. Sandford (Eb4-Ab4), + SATB Parents

YOUTH ROLES

(All youth roles must be played by actors 14 years old or younger)

SUMMER HATHAWAY
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.

ZACK MOONEYHAM*
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.

KATIE*
Vocal Range: A3-D#5
Onstage Bass

Distinguished by her talent for the bass, Katie takes to being in the band like a fish to water. Energetic, enthusiastic with a lot of rhythm and attitude. Pop/Rock vocals with the ability to move well.

TOMIKA
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.

LAWRENCE*
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.

FREDDIE HAMILTON*
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.

MARCY & SHONELLE
Vocal Range: A3-G5

Quiet girls with angelic voices, Marcy and Shonelle are the band’s backup singers and dancers.

MASON
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.

BILLY
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.

JAMES
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!

SOPHIE & MADISON
Vocal Range: A3-D5

Sophie and Madison are technically the band’s roadies, but also serve as backup dancers during performances.

Performances of School of Rock will be from February 12th through February 22nd, 2024. Performances will be performed at Argenta Contemporary Theatre at 405 Main Street in the Argenta Arts District.

Tuesday-Saturdays are evening performances, and Sundays are matinee performances. All evening performances begin at 7:00 PM, and Sunday matinee performances will at 2:00 PM. There will also be two student matinee performances on Thursday, February 13th & Thursday, February 20th. Please remain flexible as shows may be added to the schedule which will be decided based on ticket sales.

The cast and crew members each receive two complimentary tickets to a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday show. Meals are provided during long weekend rehearsals.

Director/Choreographer: Moriah Patterson
Vocal/Music Director: Logan Smith

Questions can be directed to casting@argentacontemporarytheatre.org.