The Rocky Horror Show
The Rocky Horror Show
Directed by Ted Watts Jr.
WHEN & WHERE
Audition Date & Time
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Wednesday, August 17, 2022 – 7pm
If you are unable to attend day of auditions but would like to audition, please email jkemp@theacademytheatre.org.
Audition Location
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The Academy Theatre Rehearsal Studio, 275 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335
Callback* Date & Time
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Thursday, August 18, 2022 – 6pm (invite only)
*Not being invited to callbacks does not mean you won’t be cast.
WHAT TO PREPARE
Music
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40-60 seconds of a song of your choice
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Must have accompaniment (either piano or karaoke track)
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Pianist will be provided
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Speaker will be provided for phone/device
There is no need to prepare a monologue or dance routine. We want to see your acting skills during your song.
Dance
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Movement will be a group activity at the start of auditions.
Monologue
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Those auditioning only for the narrator may prepare a monologue for their audition. There will be no monologues for other roles.
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If the production team needs to see specific acting skills for other roles, the actor will be invited to callbacks to read scenes from the script.
Important Note
Rocky Horror is rated R and contains adult content and language. All those audition must be 18 years or older.
CHARACTER LIST
Please note: All roles are open to actors of all ethnicities and gender identities.
*Indicates that the character will be required to perform in revealing costumes
+Indicates that the character will be required to perform sexually explicit material
FRANK ‘N’ FURTER*+
Performed Age: 25-45
Range: Baritone, D3-G4
Character Description: A Transylvanian and the master of the castle. Welcomes Janet and Brad with open arms. Obsessed with creating a man to be part of their sexual entourage. Frank is a master of seduction.
BRAD*+
Performed Age: 20-30
Range: Bari Tenor, Bb2-G4
Character Description: Quirky, but very much in love with his fiancé, Janet. Overly optimistic at times.
JANET*+
Performed Age: 20-30
Range: Mezzo Soprano Belt, A3-Eb5
Character Description: Madly in love with Brad. Always seems to be frightened of something. Keeps losing clothing throughout the story. Appears to be emotionally weak and caves into pressure easily.
NARRATOR
Performed Age: Flexible
Range: Non-Singing Role
Character Description: Follows our two heroes’ through the story by narrating directly to the audience.
RIFF RAFF
Performed Age: 25-45
Range: High Rock Tenor, D3-B4
Character Description: A Transylvanian who came to Earth with their sibling Magenta and master, Dr. Frank ‘N’ Furter. Resembling more of a zombie they often make harmless conversation seem awkward and foreboding.
COLUMBIA*
Performed Age: Flexible
Range: Mezzo Soprano Belt, E4-E5
Character Description: Columbia is a groupie and one of Frank’s previous lovers; now serves as a servant in the castle.
MAGENTA
Performed Age: Flexible
Range: Mezzo Soprano Belt, Bb3-Eb5
Character Description: A Transylvanian who came to Earth with their sibling Riff Raff and master, Dr. Frank ‘N’ Furter. Serves as the awkward maid of the castle.
ROCKY*+
Performed Age: 18-30
Range: Tenor, A3-G4
Character Description: Frank’s magnificent and perfect creation. Created with half of Eddie’s brain, they have prominent muscles.
EDDIE
Performed Age: 22-35
Range: Baritone, E3-F#4
Character Description: Abandoned their delivery job to live in the castle. Eddie was Columbia and Frank’s ex-lover, half of his brain was used to create Rocky; A total rock and roll junkie.
DR. SCOTT
Performed Age: Flexible
Range: Baritone, E3-F#4
Character Description: Brad’s former science teacher and close friend. He ends up at the castle while looking for his nephew, Eddie.
PHANTOMS / TRANSYLVANIANS
Performed Age: 18+
Range: SATB
Character Description: Inhabitants of The Rocky Horror Show world.
CREW & VOLUNTEERS
Not a fan of the spotlight, but still want to be involved? We need volunteers for everything from hair and make-up to crew and lights. Send an email to jkemp@theacademytheatre.org
Show Dates:
Friday, September 30, 2022 at 7:30pm
Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 7:30pm
Friday, October 7, 2022 at 7:30pm
Saturday, October 8, 2022 at 7:30pm
Friday, October 14, 2022 at 7:30pm
Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 7:30pm
Friday, October 21, 2022 at 7:30pm
Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 7:30pm
Friday, October 28, 2022 at 7:30pm
Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 10:00pm
