AUDITIONS

BOOK BY

Chris D’Arienzo

ARRANGEMENTS AND ORCHESTRATIONS BY

Ethan Pop

DIRECTOR

Eric Boucher

MUSIC DIRECTOR

graham christian

CHOREOGRAPHER

karen anne mcmahon

SHOW PRODUCER

LINDSAY rYAN tHOMAS

Callbacks

BY INVITATION ONLY

FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 2024

Performance Dates

NOVEMBER 8-10, 15-17, 22-24, 2024

Audition Details

Rock of Ages features many adult themes, including sex, drug use, drinking, profanity, and intimacy between characters.
All actors must be over 18 years old at the time of auditions.

• Please prepare 16 bars of an 80’s Rock song in the style of the show.

• Accompanist will be provided. Please bring sheet music.

• Please prepare a short 1 minute comic monologue.

• Some may be asked to stay to learn a short movement combination.

• You are encouraged to bring your theatrical resume, but not required.

• A photo and/or video may be taken at auditions.

• Please be familiar with the show, schedules, character information, and requirements as described on this page.

• If you are unable to attend auditions in person and wish to be considered, please send an email to audition@operahouseplayers.org for video submission guidelines

CONTACT US AT AUDITION@OPERAHOUSEPLAYERS.ORG WITH ANY QUESTIONS

Rehearsal Schedule

Rehearsals are expected to be held Tuesday and Thursday or Friday nights and Sunday afternoons starting at the end of August. Not everyone will be called at all times. More days may be added as we approach tech week and opening night.

Show Synopsis 

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

ALL ROLES ARE AVAILABLE

All roles require strong acting, vocal, and comedic ability. All ethnicities and genders are encouraged to audition. You must be at least 18 years old and able to portray the character as described. Dance requirements may vary by role, but all performers are expected to learn basic choreography and have strong character movement. Costuming for all genders may include tight or revealing clothing along with big hair/wigs.

Drew
A rocker who dreams of making it big while working as a barback on the Sunset Strip. A devoted good guy, boyish charm, vulnerable. Ability to play guitar a plus. Male presenting.
Stage Age: 18-28
Strong Rock Tenor (Bb3-D5)

Lonny
Self-proclaimed “Sound God” of the Bourbon Room club, and our Narrator, often breaking the 4th wall interacting directly with the audience, charismatic, mischievous, welcoming, vibrant personality, fun to be around. Improv skills a plus. Male presenting.
Stage Age: 27-40
Strong rock vocals. Tenor (D3-D5)

Sherrie
In-shape, fresh faced, innocent Midwestern girl stepping right off the bus into a new world to pursue her dreams of stardom. Unsuspecting and trusting of others. Ends up taking a job as a stripper to get by. Female presenting.
Stage Age: 18-28
Vocal Range: Mezzo-soprano/Alto (G3-F5)

Dennis Dupree
Easy going, laid back, stoner type guy who runs the Bourbon Room club. Conflicted if should keep the business or sell it to German developers as times are changing. Male presenting.
Stage Age: 45-58
Vocal Range: Baritone (D3-G4)

Justice Charlier
A former performer who now operates a strip club, taking on a maternal role for the girls that work for her. Female presenting.
Stage Age: 30-40
Strong, soulful vocals and belt needed. Vocal range: Mezzo-Soprano/Alto (G3-Db5)

Stacee Jaxx
The ultimate bad boy all about sex, drugs, and rock-n-roll. Decided to leave his successful hair/metal-rock band to try it solo. Arrogant, confident, intriguing, manipulating, all in an over-the-top ridiculous way.  May also double as Sherrie’s father. Male presenting.
Stage age: 25-40
Vocal Range: Rock Tenor (C3-Eb5)

Hertz Klinnerman
An older uptight, cold, intimidating German businessman trying to buy up the Strip to develop it. Father to Franz. German accent expected. Male presenting.
Stage Age: 40-50
Vocal range: Baritone (F3-G#4)

Franz Klinnerman
A young German male who is pressured and intimidated by his father, Hertz. Shy, gentle with a big heart.  German accent expected. Must have dance ability. Male presenting.
Stage Age: 20-30
Vocal range: Tenor (Db3-E5)

Regina
A fun, hippie type, in shape, earthy girl who fights against the attempted take over of the Sunset Strip. Female presenting.
Stage Age: 20-35
Vocal range: Mezzo-soprano/Alto (A3-Eb5)

Female Chorus/Bourbon Room & Venus Club Staff
Casting 3-5 female presenting singer/dancers. Sexy and confident. Strong Dancers proficient in Jazz and Modern.
Stage Age: 18-30
Strong rock vocals

Other Ensemble Roles
Casting 3-5 additional performers of various ages, genders, and vocal ranges to play multiple roles each, including The Mayor, Waitress #1, Constance, Ja’Keith, Joey Primo, and others on the Sunset Strip.