The CM PERFORMING ARTS CENTER is holding Main Stage auditions for ROCK OF AGES on Tuesday, November 5 and Wednesday, November 6 at 7:30PM. Callbacks will be by invitation only on Monday, November 11. PLEASE NOTE: CM PERFORMING ARTS IS A NONPROFIT COMMUNITY THEATRE, ALL PERFORMERS ARE VOLUNTEERS
Please prepare a 16 – 32 bar cut of a musical theatre song either from the show or in a similar style. An accompanist will be provided. A dance audition will follow vocal auditions for those asked to stay. Please wear footwear you are comfortable dancing in.
Performance dates are below. Please bring possible rehearsal and/or performance conflicts to the auditions. The CM Performing Arts Center is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in the casting and encourages actors of diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups to audition. Video submissions will be accepted if you are unable to make either audition date. Please send a video submission along with headshot and resume to KJones0249@gmail.com with your name and ROCK OF AGES SUBMISSION in the subject line.
PERFORMANCE DATES:
SATURDAY, JANUARY 18 8PM
SUNDAY, JANUARY 19 2PM
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21 2PM
FRIDAY, JANUARY 24 8PM
SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 2PM
SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 8PM
SUNDAY, JANUARY 26 2PM
FRIDAY, JANUARY 31 8PM
SATURDAY, FEBRUAY 1 8PM
*The Following are potential add-ons that should be treated as actual performances
SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 2PM
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29 8PM
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 2PM
PRODUCTION TEAM:
Keith Jones – Director
Matthew W. Surico – Music Director
Patrick Campbell – Stage Manager
PLOT:
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.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
DREW: Male, 20s (Vocal Range: Bb3-D5) An appealing, good-guy rocker with great boyish charm and vulnerability. Drew works as a bar back at the legendary Bourbon Room hoping and waiting for his dreams to come true. He finds an instant attraction to Sherrie, the beautiful new arrival from the Midwest, who encourages him to go after his dreams. Easy comedic timing and a very strong rock tenor voice.
SHERRIE: Female, 20s (Vocal Range: G3-F5) An in-shape, pretty, fresh faced, innocent Midwestern girl stepping right off the bus into a new world to pursue her dreams of stardom in LA. Strong comedic timing, strong rock belt, good movement ability. Must be comfortable in revealing/skimpy clothing.
LONNY: Male, late 20s – 40s (Vocal Range: D3-D5) The narrator of the piece; charming, mischievous, welcoming, vibrant personality. A guy who would be fun to spend one drunken night with. A slightly unflattering appearance but doesn’t see it. Strong, honest comedic timing/improv skills and strong rock vocals.
DENNIS DUPREE: Male, 30s – 40s (Vocal Range: D3-G4) Classic stoner type guy who runs the famous Bourbon Room club on the Sunset Strip. Torn about whether he should sell the club to Hertz, a German businessman. A laid back, easy going, dude’s real dude. Very strong comedic timing and Bari-tenor rock vocals.
STACEE JAXX/FATHER: Male, 30s – 40s (Vocal Range: C3-Eb5) An oversexed, sexy rock star. He is at the top of his game and just left his very successful metal rock band to venture out on his own. Arrogant and charming, his life is a merry-go-round of good old sex, drugs and rockn-roll. Very strong comedic timing and strong rock tenor voice.
JUSTICE/MOTHER: Female, 40s – 50s (Vocal Range: G3-Db5) African American female, commanding 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. She is sultry, maternal and a sexy madam. Strong, soulful vocals and belt needed.
HERTZ KLINEMANN: Male, 40s – 60s (Vocal Range: F3-G#4) An attractive older German gentleman. Uptight, cold, intimidating businessman trying to buy up the Strip to develop it. He is our villain and needs to have a commanding presence with strong comedic timing and baritone vocals. Must have a good German accent.
FRANZ KLINEMANN: Male, 20s -30s (Vocal Range: Db3-E5) Hertz’s foppish son, young German male. Works for his father but not by choice. Pressured and intimidated by his father. Shy, gentle with a big heart. Strong vocals and comedic timing. Must have a good German accent.
REGINA: Female, 20s – 30s (Vocal Range: A3-Eb5) A fun, hippie type, in shape, tree-hugging fighter who will stop at nothing to protect the Sunset Strip. Strong comedic timing and belt vocals. Must be comfortable in revealing/skimpy clothing.
MAYOR/JA’KEITH/ENSEMBLE: Male, 20s – 40s A strong character actor with good comedic timing to play numerous roles, in shape, strong rock tenor and strong dance/movement ability.
JOEY PRIMO/ENSEMBLE: Male, 20s – 40s A young male with the rocker sensibility, in shape, strong rock tenor and strong/dance/movement ability.
Ensemble: Seeking a small yet strong ensemble of triple threat performers, ages 18 and up to fill out various ensemble tracks.
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