Casting equity adult singers for possible replacements in the Ensemble and to cover Principal roles in the currently running Broadway production of School of Rock.
Director: Laurence Connor ;
Producers: Bespoke Theatricals, The Schubert Organization, The Nederlander Organization, Warner Music Group, The Really Useful Group ;
General Manager: Bespoke Theatricals ;
Music by: Andrew Lloyd Webber ;
Lyrics by: Glenn Slater ;
Book by: Julian Fellowes ;
Music Supervisor: Ethan Popp ;
Musical Stager: JoAnn Hunter ;
Casting: Tara Rubin Casting
BREAKDOWN:
DEWEY FINN
Late 20s-Mid 30’s. An original. Great comic chops, High rock tenor, MUST have some guitar skills or be ready to learn. PRINCIPAL
ROSALIE MULLINS
Late 20s-Mid 30s. A rock chick imprisoned in the body and life of a stern and correct headmistress. Soprano with a strong belt. PRINCIPAL
NED SCHNEEBLY
Late 20s-Mid 30’s. Ned was once as keen on rock as Dewey, but failure has beaten him down. He clings to his girlfriend, Patty, as the one sure thing in a sea of regrets. Rock voice. PRINCIPAL
PATTY
Late 20s-Mid 30s. Patty is a hard woman who knows what she wants, and she doesn’t want Dewey. Not in her life. Not in Ned’s life. Her dislike of Dewey is the strongest thing about her. Strong belt voice. PRINCIPAL
THEO
20s-30s – Lead singer of Dewey’s band “No Vacancy” – H-O-T! Strong rock voice; Also plays other roles in Ensemble; ENSEMBLE
MR. SPENCER
20s-30s – one of Tomika’s Dads & also plays “Doug” – a member of Dewey’s rock band NO VACANCY” among other Ensemble roles. ENSEMBLE
MR. HAMILTON
20s-30s – Father of “Freddy” – angry, working class Dad; Also plays other Ensemble roles – teacher, band member, cop. ENSEMBLE
MR. MOONEYHAM
30s-40s – Zack’s dad – high powered executive who has no patience or time for his son. Also plays ‘Snake’ – Member of Dewey’s rock band NO VACANCY & others. ENSEMBLE
MR. WILLIAMS
30s-40s – one of Tomika’s Dads; also plays a teacher at Horace Green, et al. ENSEMBLE
MRS. HATHAWAY
30s-40s – Summer’s Mom – very elegant and VERY afraid of her daughter. Also plays a teacher at Horace Green, et al. ENSEMBLE
JEFF SANDERSON
30s-40s – Owner of club where Battle of the Bands takes place – VERY HIP. Also plays Mr. Sanford – ex –jock, parent of ‘Billy’ – NOT happy with the fact that Billy seems to have interests other than sports… and Gabe – one of the teachers at Horace Green – among others. ENSEMBLE
GYM TEACHER & SECURITY GUARD
20s-30s; Also plays other Ensemble roles. ENSEMBLE
KATIE’s MOM
20s-40s; Also plays other Ensemble roles. ENSEMBLE
ECC Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided.
Time & Date: Tuesday, November 01, 2016 10:00 AM
Where: Pearl Studios NYC (519)
519 8th Ave
12th Fl
New York, NY 10018
Please prepare a brief pop, pop/rock, or rock and roll song. Accompanist provided. Bring a picture and resume, STAPLED TOGETHER.
Source: Playbill