**AUDITION NOTICE**
Production name: ROCK OF AGES
Book by Chris D’Arienzo, Music Supervision by Ethan Popp
Producers: The Renegade Arts Co.
Audition date 1: Saturday January 19, 5pm-10pm
Audition date 2: Monday January 21, 10am-4pm
Call backs: Saturday January 26, 5pm-10pm
Deadline to submit: Friday January 18
Email applications to: [email protected]
Contact name: Staff
Contact phone: 604-685-0435
Engager Website: www.renegadeproductions.net
Director: Chris Adams
Choreographer: Nicol Spinola
Music Director: Kerry O’Donovan
Producer: Jim Buckshon
The songs of Journey, Bon Jovi, Def Leppard and other artists underscore a tale of big dreams in Hollywood. Soon after hopping off a bus from the Midwest, aspiring singer Sherrie Christian immediately finds herself in trouble. Coming to her rescue is Drew, a bar-back at the legendary club the Bourbon Room. With stars in their eyes, the young lovers chase their dreams, but rock god Stacee Jaxx threatens to tear them apart.
Performances will run from June 27 - July 6, 2019 at The Metro Theatre 1370 SW Marine Dr. with a one-week holdover option closing on July 13th.
All cast will be paid an honorarium, increasing if the show is Held Over. Any Equity members will be contracted under the DOT Policy.
Please submit a headshot and resume to [email protected]
Please note any conflicts with auditions/callbacks or the run at this time.
All auditions will be held at Renegade Productions Studio A 3030 E Broadway Vancouver
Rehearsals will begin @ May 19th and rehearsal times will be decided based on casting and will be held at Renegade Broadway.
Please bring two contrasting songs, at least one should be in a rock/pop style. Bring sheet music in the correct key and in a binder. Accompanist will be provided for you.
Dance Audition will consist of 80’s jazz and contemporary style movement, please bring appropriate dance shoes and dance attire.
Please expect to stay up to 2 hours.
Please let us know if there is a specific part you are interested in.
Renegade is an equal opportunity company and encourages submissions from actors of all cultural backgrounds.
Casting Breakdowns
DREW - An appealing, good-guy rocker with great, easy comedic timing, a boyish charm, vulnerability, and a very strong rock tenor voice. Drew works 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.
SHERRIE - An ‘all american’, pretty, fresh faced, innocent Midwestern girl stepping right off the bus into a new world to pursue her dreams of stardom. Strong comedic timing, strong rock belt, good movement ability. Should be comfortable in revealing/skimpy clothing.
LONNY - The narrator of the piece, charming, mischievous, welcoming, vibrant personality; a guy who would be fun to spend one drunken night with. Strong, honest comedic timing/improv skills and strong rock vocals.
DENNIS DUPREE - Classic older stoner type guy who runs the famous Bourbon Room club. Torn about whether he should sell the club to Hertz, a German businessman. Very strong comedic timing. A laid back, easy going dude real dude. Bari-tenor rock vocals.
STACEE JAXX/FATHER - A sexy rock star. Decided to leave his successful hair/metal-rock band to try it solo. Self important, confident intriguing in all the wrong ways, the ultimate bad boy; he is all about sex, drugs and rock-n-roll. Great strong comedic timing and strong rock tenor voice.
JUSTICE/MOTHER - A strong female 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. Strong, soulful vocals and belt needed.
HERTZ KLINEMANN - An attractive older German male. Uptight, cold, intimidating businessman trying to buy up the Strip to develop it. The bad guy of the piece. Strong comedic timing and baritone vocals.
FRANZ KLINEMANN - Hertz’s 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.
REGINA - A fun, hippie type, earthy girl who fights against the attempted take over of The Strip. Strong comedic timing, belt vocals and comfortable in revealing/skimpy clothing.
MAYOR/JA'KEITH/ENSEMBLE - A strong older character actor with good comedic timing to play numerous roles, strong rock tenor and strong dance/movement ability. US for Dennis/Hertz/Lonny.
JOEY PRIMO/ENSEMBLE - A young male with the rocker sensibility, strong rock tenor and strong/dance/movement ability, US for Drew/Stacee/Franz.
FEMALE ENSEMBLE - Six of the sexiest female singer/dancers around. Sassy, beautiful. Must be comfortable in very skimpy/sexy clothing. Strong dancers proficient in jazz and contemporary, comedic ability, and strong vocals. 1 Female Ensemble to play Constance. Others to play character roles as needed plus US principal female roles.