WPPAC Conservatory Theatre Hosts Auditions For THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW!

This production is part of the WPPAC's Conservatory Theatre and is TUITION BASED. Upon invitation to be a part of this production, ALL cast members MUST pay full tuition. Tuition for the Conservatory Theatre program is $450. Pay plans are available upon request.

Directed by JEREMY QUINN
Choreography by LINDA DUCI
Musical Direction by GEORGE CROOM
Produced by JESSE PELLEGRINO

WHO: Young performers ages 16 & up
WHEN: (By Appointment ONLY) Sunday, December 11, 2011 from 6-8pm; CALLBACKS to immediately follow. Appointments MUST be made by DECEMBER 2, 2011.
WHERE: White Plains Performing Arts Center | 11 City Place (3rd Floor, City Center) | White Plains, NY 10601
WHAT TO PREPARE: Please prepare a song from the show, or a song in a similar style of the show, that shows range and acting ability.

SHOW DATES: January 13th, 2012 at 8pm; January 14th, 2012 at 8pm & MIDNIGHT; January 15th, 2012 at 7pm

In order to audition, you MUST email WPPAC Director of Education & Outreach, Jesse Pellegrino, for an appointment: education@wppac.com. Appointments must be made by December 2, 2011. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE, email only. Bring a headshot AND resume with you to the audition if you have.

SEEKING:
Riff Raff: (Rock Tenor) A Handyman. Dr. Frank-n-Furter's faithful assistant as well as Magenta's brother. He is a parody of Frankenstein's assistant Igor.

Rocky: (Rock Baritone/Tenor) A Creation. The result of one of Dr. Frank-n-Furter's experiments. The "perfect man." Please be advised that this role is required to be topless and wear gold speedos for the entirety of the show.

Eddie: (Rock Tenor) An Ex-Delivery Boy. A delivery boy who rocks. Dr. Frank-n-Furter's former lover,a biker covered in surgical scars. Now rendered a zombie after having part of his brain removed by the doctor. Role was originated by Meat Loaf and Lea DeLaria in the Broadway Revival. Role can be portrayed by male OR female.

Phantoms (Male/Female Ensemble): Singers/actors of all ethnicities, and a wide range of body types, who are strong rock singers. Dance experience helpful.

For more character information, you may reference the original 1975 film, "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," youtube.com, or the following links:

The Best of Riff Raff

The Sword of Damocles - Rocky

Hot Patootie - Eddie (Male)

Hot Patootie - Eddie (Female)

The Time Warp - Rocky Horror at The Old Globe Montage

Rehearsals for THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW begin December 27, 2011.

Rehearsal dates are listed below. This is a very short rehearsal period. Of course, a more detailed schedule will be made but it is IMPERATIVE that you are available for all these dates so that you may be called whenever you are required to be present. Obviously, with a more detailed schedule, you will only be called for when you are absolutely necessary.

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:

12/27/2011 TIME: TBA
12/28/2011 TIME: TBA
12/29/2011 TIME: TBA
12/30/2011 TIME: TBA
12/31/2011 TIME: TBA
1/2/2012 TIME: TBA
1/3/2012 TIME: TBA
1/4/2012 5PM - 10PM
1/5/2012 5PM - 10PM
1/6/2012 5PM - 10PM
1/7/2012 2PM - 6PM
1/8/2012 12PM - 10PM
1/9/2012 5PM - 10PM
1/10/2012 5PM - 10PM
1/11/2012 5PM - 10PM
1/12/2012 5PM - 10PM

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