ROCK OF AGES - Cleveland Heights EPA Days
Cain Park
AUDITION DATE
Mar 03, 2017
6:00 pm - 12:00 am (EST)
Mar 04, 2017
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (EST)
APPOINTMENTS
Book an audition appointment online: http://www.cainpark.com/auditions. Scroll down to the bottom of that web page and click on BOOK AN APPOINTMENT.
CONTRACT
SPT SPT 3; $325/wk minimum
SEEKING
Male and female actors for the upcoming production of ROCK OF AGES. Please see breakdown for more information.
PREPARATION
One 32-bar cut in the style of ROCK OF AGES. Rock/non-musical theater songs are acceptable. Bring sheet music in your key. Accompanist will be provided. Bring one current photo and resume, which will be retained by Cain Park.
LOCATION
Cleveland Heights Community Center
1 Monticello Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44118
In the Senior Activity Center. Free parking (enter from Monticello Blvd.)
PERSONNEL
Book by Chris D'Arienzo. Arrangements and orchestrations by Ethan Popp. Director: Joanna May Hunkins. Music Director: Jordan Cooper. Choreographer: Kevin Marr. Set & Lighting Designer: Trad A Burns. Costume Designer: Tesia Benson. Sound Designer: Carlton Guc. Stage Manager: Tom Humes
OTHER DATES
Rehearsals begin May 8. Preview is June 8. Opening is June 9. Closing is June 25. Performances (12) are Thursdays-Saturdays at 7 pm, Sundays at 2 pm.
OTHER
Callbacks are Sunday, March 5 (4-10pm) in the same location. Actors unable to attend either audition date but who would like to be considered for a role in ROCK OF AGES, should call 216-291-5796.
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
BREAKDOWN
DREW - An appealing, good-guy rocker with great, easy comedic timing, a boyish charm, vulnerability and a very strong rock tenor voice. Drew works at the legendary Bourbon Room hoping and waiting for his dreams to come true. He finds an instant attraction to Sherrie, the beautiful new arrival from the Midwest, who encourages him to go after his dreams.
SHERRIE - An in-shape, 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.
LONNY - The narrator of the piece, charming, mischievous, welcoming, vibrant personality, a guy who would be fun to spend one drunken night with. Strong, honest comedic timing/improv skills and strong rock vocals.
DENNIS DUPREE - Classic stoner type guy who runs the famous 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 real dude. Bari-tenor rock vocals.
STACEE JAXX - A sexy rock star. Decided to leave his successful hair/metal-rock band to try it solo. Self important, confident and 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.
JUSTICE - A warm, strong woman with an easy sensuality about her. Once a performer, she now operates a dance club where Sherrie winds up working. Takes on the maternal role for the girls who work for her. Strong, soulful vocals and belt needed.
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.
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 high pop tenor vocals and comedic timing.
REGINA - A fun, hippie type, in shape, earthy girl who fights against the attempted takeover of The Strip. Strong comedic timing, belt vocals and comfortable in revealing/skimpy clothing.
MALE ENSEMBLE - Two strong actors with good comedic timing to play numerous roles, strong rock tenor and strong dance/movement ability. May understudy principal roles.
FEMALE ENSEMBLE - Three female singer/dancers. Sassy, in shape, sexy and rocking. Must be comfortable in very skimpy/sexy clothing. Strong dancers proficient in jazz and modern, comedic ability and strong rock vocals. May understudy principal roles.
BAND SINGERS - One male and one female who will provide consistent backgroun vocals with the onstage band. Must have strong rock vocals with belt and proficient in holding harmonies. May understudy principal roles.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to audition.
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