Old Library Theatre is excited to announce auditions for our Spring 2025 Musical, ROCK OF AGES
Auditions will take place in-person at:
George Frey Center, 10-10 20th Street, Fair Lawn, NJ
Teen Room
Audition Dates:
FRIDAY DEC 20th - 6pm-9pm
SATURDAY DEC 21st - NOON-4pm
(Callbacks by invitation will be FRIDAY DEC 27th - 6pm-9pm)
To register for an audition, complete both steps below:
In-person Audition Registration:
Audition Form with Out Dates:
ADDITIONAL PRODUCTION INFO:
Rehearsals will begin after New Years and will take place 3-4x/week - weekday evenings, and during the weekends. Not everyone will be called to all rehearsals.
Tech dates: March 9-13, 2025 (no conflicts permitted)
Performance dates: March 14-16 and March 21-23. Friday and Saturday nights curtain at 7:30pm, Sunday curtain at 2pm.
ABOUT THE SHOW:
OLT becomes the Sunset Strip in this new immersive take on the 5 Time TONY Nominated musical! 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.
WHO WE’RE SEEKING:
We are seeking a racially and ethnically diverse ensemble cast of actors, singers, dancers, and movers of all genders/gender identities ages 18+. Additionally seeking performers with juggling, acrobatics, gymnastics, and pole dancing skills.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
DREW: Male Presenting, 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 Presenting, 20s (Vocal Range: G3-F5) A 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 Presenting, 30s - 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. Must be comfortable in revealing/skimpy clothing.
DENNIS DUPREE: Male Presenting, 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 dude. Very strong comedic timing and strong rock vocals.
STACEE JAXX: Male Presenting, 30s (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 rock n-roll. Very strong comedic timing and strong rock tenor voice. Must be comfortable in revealing/skimpy clothing.
JUSTICE: Female Presenting, 40s – 50s (Vocal Range: G3-Db5) She has a commanding presence, and 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 Presenting, 40s – 60s (Vocal Range: F3-G#4) An 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 Presenting or Non-Binary, 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. Must be comfortable in revealing/skimpy clothing.
REGINA/ENSEMBLE: Female Presenting or Non-Binary, 20s – 40s (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.
JA’KIETH/ENSEMBLE: Male Presenting, 20s – 40s A strong character actor with good comedic timing to play numerous roles, in shape, strong rock tenor and strong dance/movement ability. Gymnastic, partnering, or acrobatics skills are a plus.
MAYOR/ENSEMBLE: Male Presenting, 20s – 40s A strong character actor with good comedic timing to play numerous roles, strong rock tenor and strong dance/movement ability.
JOEY PRIMO/ENSEMBLE: Male Presenting or Non-Binary, 20s – 40s A young male with the rocker sensibility, strong rock tenor and strong/dance/movement ability. Juggling or flair bartending skills is a plus.
WAITRESS #1/ENSEMBLE: Female Presenting, 20s – 40s A strong character actress with good comedic timing to play numerous roles, in shape, strong alto and strong dance/movement ability. Gymnastic, partnering, or acrobatics skills are a plus. Must be comfortable in revealing/skimpy clothing.
CONSTANCE/ENSEMBLE: Female Presenting, 20s – 40s A strong character actress with good comedic timing to play numerous roles, strong rock soprano and strong dance/movement ability. Gymnastic, partnering, or acrobatics skills are a plus. Must be comfortable in revealing/skimpy clothing.
YOUNG GROUPIE/ENSEMBLE: Female Presenting or Non-Binary, 20s – 40s A strong character actress with good comedic timing to play numerous roles, strong rock soprano and strong dance/movement ability. Gymnastic, partnering, or acrobatics skills are a plus. Must be comfortable in revealing/skimpy clothing.
ALSO SEEKING:
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGERS/DRESSERS: Seeking 2 reliable and enthusiastic stage managers to be supervised by experienced AEA Stage Manager. Excellent learning opportunity for young stage managers or local veterans.
WHAT TO PREPARE:
Prepare a 16-32 bar cut of a rock song either from the show or in a similar style. Bring sheet music - An accompanist will be provided.
Please bring a special skill to demonstrate. Can be anything from a favorite joke to clowning, juggling, tumbling, or acrobatics. Please submit a video if not demonstrable in person.
PRODUCTION AND CREATIVE TEAM:
Director: Anthony Logan Cole
Music Director: William Rich
Choreographer: Nina Deacon
Stage Manager: Grace Griffin
Producer: Dawn Toussas
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