THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Equity Principal Actors - Hippodrome State Theatre Auditions

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW - Gainesville, FL EPA

Hippodrome State Theatre | Gainesville, FL

AUDITION DATE

Wednesday, September 3, 2025
2:30 PM - 9:30 PM (E)

No meal break scheduled.

APPOINTMENTS

Please email
hippauditions@gmail.com to schedule an auditions appointment.

CONTRACT

SPT
$633 weekly minimum (SPT)

SEEKING

Equity actors for roles in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW (see breakdown).
Performers of all races, ethnicities, and body types are encouraged to audition.

PREPARATION

Please prepare a contemporary MUSICAL THEATRE song and a monologue either from the show, or in the style of the show. Songs with strong storytelling aspects are highly recommended. Comedic abilities and sensibilities are paramount.

LOCATION

Hippodrome State Theatre
25 SE 2nd Pl
Gainesville, FL 32601-6567

PERSONNEL

Directed by Wesley Cappiello
Choreographed by Calypso Hadad
Music Direction TBA

EXPECTED TO ATTEND:

Evan Haile, artistic consultant
Calypso Haddad, choreographer

OTHER DATES

Rehearsals: September 30 - October 16 (most rehearsals will be in the late afternoon and evening)
Performances: October 15 - November 2 (possible extension to November 9)

OTHER

If you are unable to attend in-person auditions, video submissions will be accepted at this email:
hippauditions@gmail.com
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA

BREAKDOWN

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW

SEEKING:

Dr. Frank N. Furter: Male, 30s-50s, a “sweet transvestite” scientist from the planet of Transylvania. Renowned for his decadence, self indulgence, and creator of boy toy Rocky Horror. He has taken over the castle as his laboratory.

Brad: Male, 20s-30s, straight laced, All American, on a journey of self-discovery and challenge in the face of the hedonism of Dr. Frank N. Furter. (Bari-Tenor)

Janet: Female 20s-30s, All American innocent girl, engaged to Brad. Her world is turned upside down as she is lured into the world of Dr Frank N. Furter (Mezzo-Soprano)

Riff Raff: Male, 20s-50s, lover of Magenta, and underling to Dr. Frank N. Furter. Plotting to overthrow the Doctor, and return to his home planet. (Rock Tenor)

Magenta/Usherette: 20s-50s, lover of Riff Raff. Part of the secret mission from Transylvania, disguised as a house cleaner, but returns in full space regalia to force the return to Transylvania. (Mezzo belter)

Columbia: Female 20s-30s, a rock and roll groupie, in love with Dr. Frank N. Furter, then the delivery boy, Eddie. (Mezzo-Belter)

Rocky Horror: Male 20s-30s, the creation of Dr. Frank N Furter, a “perfect specimen” and “boy toy” of the castle. Like the Frankenstein monster, he is loved then rejected by his creator. Comfortable in speedos. (Rock Tenor)

Eddie/ Dr. Scott: Male 30s-50s. Rock and roll madness with half a brain, doubles as Dr. Scott, mentor to Brad and Janet, and rival of Dr. Frank N. Furter, he is an expert on UFOs (Baritone)

Narrator: Any Gender, 30s-60s, tells the story of debauchery and decadence. Great with improv and potential interaction with audience members and sometimes vocal crowd.

2 Phantoms/ Understudies: 20s-40s, will serve as back up singers, who perform with the upstage band, and will also understudy principal roles.