[Capdist-auditions] SLOC Announces Auditions for School of Rock
SLOC Musical Theater Info
info at sloctheater.org
Thu Apr 18 17:23:46 EDT 2024
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*Book by* Julian Fellowes
*Lyrics by *Glenn Slater
*New Music by* Andrew Lloyd Webber
*Director*: Kayla Toney
*Music Director*: Jonathan Granger
*Choreographer*: Jillian Granger
*Producers*: Rose Biggerstaff & Michaela Torres
*Stage Manager*: Hollie L. Miller
*SLOC Musical Theater pledges to continue to advocate for and is aiming to
build a diverse cast reflective of the Schenectady community. Artists of
all ethnicities and gender identities are encouraged to audition for all
roles. Please join us!*
*Auditions:*
· *Wednesday, May 29, 2024*, and *Thursday May 30, 2024*
· Sign-in begins at 6:30 pm. Auditions begin at *7:00 pm.*
· You only need to attend one of these sessions.
· You may complete our audition form
<https://sloctheater.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SOR-Audition-Form-Fillable.pdf>
and
bring it with you or fill it out when you arrive.
· Callbacks will be by invite only and will be held on *Sunday,
June 2, 2024 at 1:00 pm.*
· Persons under the age of 18 will need a parent/guardian in
attendance through the audition process.
· Parents/Guardians will be asked to help with supervision of
children during rehearsals/performances.
*What to Prepare:*
· Please prepare 16 to 32 bars of music in the style of the show
(up-tempo/rock songs)
· Please wear comfortable clothing/shoes for a possible dance call
(CHILDREN & DEWEY ONLY)
· Children should come prepared to sing “Amazing Grace” a cappella
as well as their selected audition song.
· *INSTRUMENTALISTS* (Dewey, Ned, Zack, Lawrence, Freddy, and
Katie) are asked to submit a 1–2-minute video of themselves playing PRIOR
to auditions to SOR at sloctheater.org
· There is some flexibility with kids NOT needing to be proficient
instrumentalists already… if they are willing and able to LEARN it.
· *School of Rock ‘Stick it to the Man’ instrument lessons:*
o Guitar - https://youtu.be/LUn2aN1LDL0
o Bass - https://youtu.be/uE6oZrXuXuA
o Drums - https://youtu.be/5o3wT4sim6M
o Keys - https://youtu.be/ZfQnDEYaDaI
*Audition Location:*
· SLOC Musical Theater, Education Building
· 418 Liberty St., Schenectady, NY 12305
· Free parking is available in the city owned lot across the street.
· Please enter through the left front door facing Liberty Street.
*Performance Dates:*
· September 13-15, 2024, and September 19-22, 2024
· (Thursday, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 3pm)
· SLOC Mainstage, 427 Franklin Street, Schenectady, NY 12305
*Rehearsals:*
· Rehearsals will be held on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
evenings, from 7:00 pm-10:00 pm, and on Sunday afternoons 1:00 pm-4:00 pm.
This is subject to change based on cast/crew availability.
· Rehearsals will begin with the read-thru on Monday, July 8, 2024
· There will be a photo shoot day TBD based on cast/crew
availability.
· Attendance is mandatory for Theater Clean-Up Day (morning of
Saturday, September 7, 2024, and Tech Week (September 8-12, 2024) as well
as all performances.
*About The Show: *
Rock got no reason, rock got no rhyme...You better get me to school on
time! School of Rock 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? This high-octane smash features 14 new songs from
Andrew Lloyd Webber
*Adult Characters:*
*Dewey Finn **Rock Tenor, Range B2-A5*
A wannabe rock star with big dreams. Great comic chops with improv ability.
Rock Tenor. *Must have some guitar skills or be ready to learn.*
*Rosalie Mullins **Soprano, Range A3-D6*
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. Mezzo sop
*Ned Schneebly **Baritone, Range C3-F#4*
Old friend of Dewey’s and former band mate. Still passionate about music
but does anything Patty tells him. Rock voice. *Must have some guitar
skills or be ready to learn.*
*Patty DeMarco **Mezzo-Soprano, Range B3-E5*
Ned’s domineering girlfriend and she calls the shots. She doesn’t want
Dewey in her life or Ned’s. Strong belt.
*Theo **Range D3-D5*
Lead singer of Dewey’s Band “No Vacancy” - Too cool for school rocker.
Strong rock voice. May play other roles in the ensemble.
*Adult Ensemble*
All actors play multiple speaking/solo singing roles including the parents
of the band, teachers at Horace Green, and more. *Strong singing and
character acting ability.*
*Kid Characters *(*need to be able to portray a 5th grader*
*): *
*Summer (Manager)* *Range: A3-D5*
Summer is a high-achieving girl who hates nonsense. She is one of the
brightest students at Horace Green and is appointed band manager. She is
convinced that winning the "Battle of the Bands" will look good on her
college application.
*Tomika (Vocals) **Range: A3-G5*
Tomika transfers to Horace Green; she is shy and doesn't speak to anyone at
school and feels as though she's not as intelligent as the other students.
However, it turns out that she is a highly gifted singer.
*Zack (Guitar) **Range: A3-D5*
Zack is the son of an uptight businessman with no time for his children.
Because of that, Zack keeps a great deal bottled inside and has issues with
being too stiff with his guitar playing at first. However, Dewey discovers
that Zack is actually a musical prodigy.
*Lawrence (Keyboard)* *Range: A3-D#5*
Lawrence is an unconfident boy who initially believes that he isn't cool
enough to be a part of the band. He's a very imaginative keyboard player,
and talented at improvising.
*Freddy (Drum) **Range: A3-D5*
Freddy is a rambunctious boy, who is constantly told he isn't intelligent,
but Freddy and Dewey both think that he's intelligent in a different way,
and that Freddy's father just doesn't see that.
*Katie (Bass) *
*Range: A3-D#5 *Katie is a quiet, serious girl who keeps mostly to herself.
She plays the cello at school but is quick to pick up the bass at Dewey's
encouragement.
*Shonelle and Marcy (Backup Vocals)* *Range: A3-G5*
Shonelle and Marcy are quieter girls who tend to blend into the background.
They are *School of Rock's* backup singers, and talented dancers.
*Billy (Stylist) **Range: A3-D5*
Billy is a flamboyant boy with a love of style and fashion magazines. He
comes from a long line of football players, and his father wants him to be
one as well, but Billy has absolutely no interest.
*Mason (Tech*) *Range: A3-D5*
Mason is a super-smart, nerdy, tech-savvy boy who designs all the lighting
and special effects for the band using his laptop.
*James (Security)*
James is a gruff and tough boy who becomes the band's security guard during
rehearsals,
*Sophie and Madison (Roadies) **Range: A3-D5*
Sophie and Madison are *School of Rock's* roadies, but, since the band
doesn't go on tour, they are essentially backup dancers. Each girl is a
talented dancer, and they can often be found together.
If you have any questions, please contact the Producers, Michaela Torres
and Rose Biggerstaff at SOR at sloctheater.org. Thank you!
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