Award-Winning Theatre Nebula
Announces Auditions for our ANNUAL Production
of Richard O’Brien’s Iconic Rock Musical
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
Directed by Kevin Wiczer
Choreographed by Kara Williams
Designed by J. Spencer Greene
BE PART OF THIS FUN & EXCITING ANNUAL PRODUCTION!
SYNOPSIS:
This cult classic musical, with music, lyrics and book by Richard O’Brien, is a humorous tribute to the science fiction and horror B movies of the 1940-1970?s and spawned the film version that created the cult classic genre. It tells the story of a newly engaged couple getting caught in a storm and coming to the home of a mad transvestite scientist unveiling his new creation, a muscle man named Rocky Horror. Time Warp back to 1950's science fiction, dance to the sounds of rock 'n' roll, and follow two college sweethearts on a night out they'll remember for a very long time. Complete with sass from the audience participation props, this deliberately kitschy rock 'n' roll sci-fi gothic is more fun than ever. Rocky Horror is one of those shows you MUST SEE at least once, but watch out...those who see it want to see it again and again...Warning - contains rude bits!
AUDITION INFORMATION: All Auditions will be at Cutting Hall, 150 E. Wood Street, Palatine, Illinois, 60067.
Preliminary Auditions Appointments:
Tuesday, August 2nd from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, by appointment only in 5 minute slots
No Dance will be done at the Preliminary Auditions. Those invited to Callbacks will learn a short dance sequence.
Callback Auditions (By Invitation Only):
Sunday, August 7th Noon to 3:00 PM
(Bring or wear comfortable clothing and shoes for Choreography portion of Callbacks)
What to Prepare and Further Information:
-A current Headshot/Resume
-32 bars of an up-tempo rock song that shows off your range. No dance will be done at preliminary auditions.
-Both men and women are needed, age 18 and older, due to the mature nature of the show.
Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your audition time slot. If coming from Chicago, or out of town, Cutting Hall is only 4 blocks east of the Palatine Train Station, on the very same street!
Performance dates: We may do two shows on each Saturday evenings/nights instead of any Sunday matinees. We may do one weekend with a Sunday matinee. We may do an added Saturday Midnight show on October 29 for a special Halloween show. Typically, we do Friday and Saturday shows at 8:00 PM; Sunday shows at 3:00 PM. Opening will be Saturday, October 15th and run weekends through Sunday, October 30th at the historic Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center, 150 E. Wood Street in Palatine, Illinois, 60067. Rehearsals are tentatively scheduled to begin mid to late September and go through October 14th and will be held in Palatine.
To sign up for an appointment, e-mail auditions@theatrenebula.org. In your e-mail, you must provide your name, a phone number where you may be reached, and your desired time for an audition appointment. We will return e-mail—to confirm your slot. All efforts will be made to give you a slot as close to your desired time as possible. Please bring a headshot and resume to the audition, and be prepared to list your conflicts for the rehearsal and production period. The roles in this production are non-paid, with a possible small stipend. View available audition appointments and more information at the link below by clicking on it or copying and pasting in your browser:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FLtyR4wAu_1-brpwCaGsuI9uXRBoSzU-zdjYGjHpHv8/edit?usp=sharing
CASTING
7m, 3f, plus many more ensemble
CASTING ATTRIBUTES
Ensemble cast, Non-Traditional casting, Drag performance, Flexible casting
CHARACTERS
USHERETTE/MAGENTA: Female, Age Flexible (Range: Mezzo Soprano Belt, Bb3-Eb5) One of Frank’s servants.
BRAD: Male, 26-35 (Range: Bari Tenor, Bb2-G4) Quirky, but very much in love with his fiancé, Janet. Overly optimistic at times.
JANET: Female, 26-35 (Range: Mezzo Soprano Belt, A3-Eb5) 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.
NARRATOR: Male, Age Flexible (Range: Non-Singing Role) Follows our two hero’s through the story by narrating directly to the audience.
RIFF RAFF: Male, 25-40 (Range: High Rock Tenor, D3-B4) Creepy man resembling more of a zombie. Often makes harmless conversation seem awkward and foreboding. One of Frank’s servants.
COLUMBIA: Female, Age Flexible (Range: Mezzo Soprano Belt, E4-E5) One of Frank’s servants.
FRANK 'N' FURTER: Male Transvestite, 30-45 (Range: Baritone, D3-G4) 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.
ROCKY: Male 18-30 (Range: Tenor, A3-G4) Frank’s magnificent creation. Sexually appealing with prominent muscles.
EDDIE/DR. SCOTT: Male, 28-40 (Range: Baritone, E3-F#4) Eddie, delivery man, “went to pieces.” Misses the rock and role of life. Comes back to life only to die after his solo. Scott is Eddie’s Uncle.
PHANTOMS – TRANSILVANIANS (SATB) Various Singers/Dancers.
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