AUDITION NOTICE!

Announcing
SCHOOL OF ROCK
AUDITIONS!

VIDEO AUDITIONS ONLY!!!

Video Audition due by Friday, December 13 at 7:00 pm:

Please submit your video to auditions@desertstages.org

***MUST BE 10+ TO AUDITION – This is a multi generational show

What to include in your video auditions:
(please include a digital copy of your head shot and resume with your video audition)

Please state:

Name

Age (if under 18)

Height

Role(s) you are interested in

– Please perform 16 – 32 bars of a song in the style of the show

***If you are auditioning for Dewey, Zach, Katie, Lawrence or Freddy:

-Please include a video audition of you playing the required instrument for those roles.

-This may be separate from your vocal audition, or the same piece (your choice)

-You are encouraged, but not required to play from the show.

This show has not been pre-cast. All roles are open. Actors of all races, ethnicity, sizes, and across all

gender spectrums are highly encouraged to apply

IN-PERSON CALLBACKS

Sunday, December 15 at 9:00 am at Desert Stages

You will be notified by email on Saturday, December 14 if the team needs to see more from you

REHEARSALS BEGIN
are scheduled to begin Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Cannot accept conflicts for Tech
Cannot accept conflicts for Performances
Any other conflicts must be approved upon being cast

REHEARSAL DATES & SCHEDULE

January 7 – February 13, 2025

Tech week: February 8 – February 13, 2025

First Rehearsal: Orientation, read thru, music rehearsal

Mondays 6:00-9:00 PM

Tuesdays 6:00 -9:00 PM

Wednesdays 6:00 -9:00 PM

Thursdays 6:00 – 9:00 PM

Saturdays and Sunday mornings – time TBD

SHOW DATES

Friday, February 14 at 7:30 PM

Saturday, February 15 at 7:30 PM

Sunday, February 16 at 2:00 PM

Friday, February 21 at 7:30 PM

Saturday, February 22 at 7:30 PM

Sunday, February 23 at 2:00 PM

Friday, February 28 at 7:30 PM

Saturday, March 1 at 7:30 PM

Sunday, March 2 at 2:00 PM

FINANCIAL COMMITMENT:

– $50 script deposit required in the form of a check payable to DESERT STAGES THEATRE, due at first read-through. (Checks are NOT deposited unless scripts are not returned by Sunday, June 30)

– Show T-shirts are available for $20 each.
– Some costume pieces may need to be purchased/provided personally by actors.

OTHER THEATRE POLICIES:

Each performer and production team member will be asked to abide by the rules of Desert Stages Theatre.
Show communications will be through SLACK app.

Each performer will be asked to help promote this DST show.

Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
Mainstage Production of

SCHOOL OF ROCK

Directed by Lisa Figueroa

Music Directed by Mark 4man

Choreographed by Marley DeGroodt

SHORT SYNOPSIS

As described by Concord Theatrical:

Rock got no reason, rock got no rhyme… You better get me to school on time! Andrew Lloyd Webber’s School of Rock – The Musical is a two-hour, two-act show (plus intermission), based on the hit movie. The tuner 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?

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

Actors of all races, ethnicities, sizes, abilities, and genders (conforming and non-conforming) are highly encouraged to audition.

DEWEY FINN – An overly ambitious, rock-obsessed, under achiever. A highly energetic and comedic role. Must be able to play guitar competently.

ROSALIE MULLINS – An uptight and highly strung headmistress of an elite school. Driven by success and prestige. However, inside lives a caged, rock and roll lover.

NED SCHNEEBLY – Ned is an old friend of Dewey’s, and the two currently share a flat with Ned’s girlfriend. He used to play in Dewey’s band, but is now a substitute teacher. New is still passionate about his music, but tends to let his bossy girlfriend tell him what to do.

PATTY DI MARCO – Ned’s domineering girlfriend, who lives with Ned and Dewey. She calls the shots in their relationship and isn’t too happy about Dewey’s presence or his influence on Ned

SUMMER HATHAWAY – Confident and outspoken, Summer is the ideal manager for the band.

ZACH MOONEYHAM – Zach is the band’s lead guitarist and also a talented songwriter. He desperately wants to impress his father. Must be able to play guitar.

TOMIKA – New girl Tomika is struggling to fit in at Horace Green. She conquers her shyness to reveal her phenomenal singing ability, and becomes a lead vocalist.

LAWRENCE – Awkward and lacking in confidence, Lawrence is hesitant to attempt something “cool”, like joining a band. Must be able to play the keyboard.

FREDDIE HAMILTON – Freddie loves a bit of rowdiness and noise. Must be able to play the drums.

MARCY & SHONELLE – Quiet girls with angelic voices

MASON – Mason is a total whiz with technology, and creates special effects and fantastic lighting design.

BILLY – Flamboyant and artistic, Billy has a passionate interest in fashion. He design’s the band’s costumes.

JAMES – James is tough and reliable, making him a good security guard for the band.

SOPHIE & MADISON – Technically the band’s roadies, but also serve as backup dancers.

ADULT ENSEMBLE – (Theo, Doug, Bob, Snake, teachers, and parents)

AUDITION NOTICE!

AnnouncingSCHOOL OF ROCKAUDITIONS!

Scottsdale Desert Stages TheatreMainstage Production of

SCHOOL OF ROCK

Announcing
SCHOOL OF ROCK
AUDITIONS!

Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
Mainstage Production of