AUDITION NOTICE: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
Music, Lyrics, and Book by Richard O’Brien
Direction: Lori Aleixo-Howard
Music Direction: André Vermeulen
Choreography: Jodi Zeichner
Stage Manager: Lisa Palena
The Ritz Theatre Company is currently seeking a diverse and dynamic cast of non-union artists for our upcoming production of THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW. See below for all audition information and a detailed character breakdown. All performers will receive a small stipend between $150-$250.
REHEARSALS: Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday evenings beginning August 3rd
PERFORMANCES: October 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 29, 31, November 1, 2
SYNOPSIS: The campy “science fiction” classic, The Rocky Horror Show follows newly-engaged couple Brad and Janet as they are forced to seek shelter at a creepy castle on a dark, stormy night. Their love is tested by outrageous and beloved characters such as Frank-N-Furter, Rocky, and the rest of the gang. Let’s do the “Time Warp” again to celebrate Richard O’Brien and the 50th anniversary of the film. “Absolute pleasure” awaits in this evening of cult-classic joy.
CHARACTERS:
USHERETTE/MAGENTA: Female, 25-45. One of Frank’s servants, sister of Riff Raff. Sings the song Science Fiction as an Usherette. (Range: Mezzo Soprano Belt, Bb3-Eb5)
BRAD: Male, 21-35. Quirky, but very much in love with his fiancé, Janet. Overly optimistic at times. Should be comfortable with intimacy choreography and being dressed in their undergarments. (Range: Bari Tenor, Bb2-G4)
JANET: Female, 21-35. Good girl who is madly in love with Brad. Always seems to be
frightened of something. Keeps losing more of her clothes throughout the story. Emotionally weak and caves into pressure easily. Should be comfortable with intimacy choreography and being dressed in their undergarments. (Range: Mezzo Soprano Belt, A3-Eb5)
NARRATOR: Male, Age Flexible. Follows our two heroes through the story by narrating directly to the audience.
RIFF RAFF: Male, 25-45. Creepy man resembling more of a zombie. Often makes harmless conversation seem awkward and foreboding. One of Frank’s servants. Magenta’s brother. (Range: High Rock Tenor, D3-B4)
COLUMBIA: Female, Age Flexible. One of Frank’s servants. Girlfriend of Eddie. Some basic tap dancing required. (Range: Mezzo Soprano Belt, E4-E5)
FRANK-N-FURTER: Male, 25-45. Master of the castle. Welcomes Janet and Brad with
open arms. Obsessed with creating a man to be part of his sexual entourage. Master of seduction. Should be comfortable with intimacy choreography and being dressed in their undergarments. (Range: Baritone, D3-G4)
ROCKY: Male 18-30. Frank’s magnificent creation. Sexually appealing with prominent
muscles. Should be comfortable with intimacy choreography and being dressed in their undergarments. (Range: Tenor, A3-G4)
EDDIE: Male, 28-40. Troubled delivery man, but misses the rock and roll of life. Thought dead, but comes back to life only to die after his solo (Range: Baritone, E3-F#4).
DR. SCOTT: Male, 35-55. Eddie’s Uncle, Teacher to Brad and Janet. Wheelchair bound, but must be comfortable appearing in fishnet stockings (Range: Baritone, E3-F#4)
6 PHANTOMS/TRANSYLVANIANS: Any age, ensemble members.
AUDITION PROCESS:
1st Round: Send your headshot, resume, and self-tape to [email protected]. Self-tapes should contain 16-32 bars of a song in the style of the show. YouTube links are preferred. If sending via Google Drive, please ensure anyone provided the link can access the video. Deadline for self-tapes is Monday July 21st @ 5:00pm.
2nd Round: Callbacks by invitation only on Monday, July 28th and Wednesday, July 30th . Further info on callbacks will be provided to all artists invited to attend.
