Rock of Ages
by Harbor Playhouse
May. 20 - May. 21
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.
AUDITION DATES:
Monday, May 20th, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
Tuesday, May 21st @ 6:30 PM.
Auditioners only need to attend one day of auditions.
*CALLBACKS, by invitation only - Wednesday May 22nd at 6:30 pm
PRODUCTION TEAM:
Director: Desiree Cantu
Stage Manager: Johnna Binsted
Music Director: Jenna Ward
Choreographer: Amy Selman
Production Team:
Director: Desiree Cantu Stage Manager: Johnna Binsted
Music Director: Jenna Ward Choreographer: Amy Selman
General Audition Information:
● Auditions are open to 16 years old and older. Roles are available for women and men 18+. You must turn 16 years old before the show opens on 7/19. With a signed parent waiver and understanding of the show’s nature, we will accept those that are 16 and up at auditions.
● Please plan to be at auditions at least 15 minutes before they start. Please note, everyone can only audition one night.
● All rehearsal conflicts must be communicated on the audition form. Rehearsals will dominantly be held Monday- Thursday 6:00-9:00, but you could be called for any day, so ALL conflicts must be listed from May 27th- August 25th. NO SHOWS or Tech Week rehearsals can be missed. Multiple conflicts brought up after casting can result in dismissal from the cast or recasting. This is at the discretion of the production team.
● Please bring a printed version of your resume and the audition form completed OR arrive early to fill out the audition form provided at the registration desk.
● All auditioners will be asked to sing one of the four provided music selections and to participate in a dance audition. It is recommended that you are familiar with the show music prior to auditions.
Dance Audition:
Auditioners will be taught a short dance combination. These will be learned as a large group and performed in small groups. Dance shoes are not required, but highly encouraged. We expect to see dancers of all skill levels. Be sure to wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely.
Music Audition:
Prepare one of the following cuts. Try to pick the best option to showcase your ability, and do not limit yourself to a choice based on which character sings it. Links to reference recordings and sheet music of each of the cuts are provided here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ARepi8kqIvMJFjPAPgvEDsIQDuQtfHjL?usp=drive_link
“Harden My Heart”
Great Choice For: • Female-Presenting Auditions
• Sopranos/Mezzos
• Lyrical/Emotional Approach
• Roles: Sherrie, Justice, Ensemble
“Shadows of the Night”
Great Choice For: • Female-Presenting Auditions
• Altos/Belters
• Powerful/Passionate Approach
• Roles: Justice, Regina, Ensemble
“I Want to Know What Love Is”
Great Choice For: • Male-Presenting Auditions
• Tenors/Baritones
• Dynamic Vocal Range
• Character Parts
• Roles: Stacee, Lonny, Drew, Franz, Hertz, Ensemble
“I Wanna Rock”
Great Choice For: • Male-Presenting Auditions
• Tenors/Baritones
• Energy/Ability to Rock!
• Example Roles: Drew, Dennis, Ensemble
You will sing with tracks. A cappella auditions are not acceptable. Please come prepared with your voice warmed-up prior to the audition. Bring water to stay hydrated throughout the audition.
Callbacks:
You will be contacted via phone if you are needed for callbacks. Please do not plan to attend if you are not requested. Those that are requested to attend callbacks will be informed if there is anything they need to prepare.
CASTING INFORMATION:
DREW: an appealing, good-guy rocker, with great, easy comic timing. A boyish charm, vulnerability and a very strong rock tenor voice. (Vocal range: Bb3-D5)
SHERRIE: Female, 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. (Vocal range: G3-F5)
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. (Vocal range: D3-D5)
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’s real 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 preferred as per character notes). 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 attractive 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. Must have a good German accent. (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, flamboyant, gentle with a big heart. Strong vocals and comedic timing. Must have a good German accent. (Vocal range: Db3-E5)
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. (Vocal range: A3-Eb5)
MAYOR/JA’KEITH/ENSEMBLE: A strong character actor with good comedic timing to play numerous roles, strong rock tenor and strong dance/movement ability. (Vocal range D3-B4)
JOEY PRIMO/ENSEMBLE: A young man with the rocker sensibility, strong rock tenor and strong dance/movement ability.
ENSEMBLE: Three of the sexiest female singer/dancers around! Sassy, beautiful. Must be comfortable in revealing clothing. Strong dancers. Comedic ability and strong rock vocals.
