Monday, November 4, 2013
Rocky Horror Show Audition Notice
Contact: Joanne Libarios:
733-4913
or via e-mail : jlibarios@gmail.com
Announces Auditions
for
The Rocky Horror Show
Kaimuki High School
Performing Arts Center holds auditions for its spring musical production of “The Rocky
Horror Show” December 11-13. Students enrolled at any public school on
KHSPAC is looking for
committed young actors, singers, and dancers for the cast of The Rocky
Horror Show.
The Rocky Horror Show,
with music, lyrics, and book by Richard O’Brien, is a story of self discovery
and being true to your own nature. It is
also a humorous tribute to the science fiction B movies of the 1950s. The musical tells the story of newly engaged
couple, Brad Majors and Janet Weiss, who take shelter from a storm in an old
castle – which happens to be inhabited by mad-scientist-alien, Dr. Frank N. Furter,
who is about to unveil his newest creation, “Rocky”.
The musical, originally produced and directed by
Jim Sharman, premiered in London, at the Royal Court Theatre (Upstairs) in June
of 1973, moved on to several other locations, and closed in September of
1980. It ran for a total of 2,960
performances, and won the 1973 Evening Standard Award for Best Musical. Its 1974 debut in the
The play was adapted into a film, and released in
1975 as The Rocky Horror Picture Show. The film is the longest-running
release in film history; it has never been pulled from rotation of its original
release, and continues to play in cinemas all over the world. The film, as well as the play, has become the
very definition of a cult classic.
Performers should
come prepared to sing at least 16 bars of a Broadway song from traditional
Broadway or Rock Musical repertoire (shows like The Who’s Tommy, Rent, Next To Normal, and Grease). Rock songs are also
options. No pop or rap songs. Please
bring sheet music written in the key you will perform it – a pianist will be
provided. No recordings or acapella will
be allowed.
Performers should prepare a memorized monologue about
one minute in length for the acting portion of the audition. Come dressed in
appropriate dance clothes and shoes for the dance audition.
Rehearsals
at KHSPAC begin with a read-through of
the play on Tuesday, December 17, 2013. All
actors are required to attend the read-through.
Monday-Friday
rehearsals 3:30pm to 6:30pm; Saturday rehearsals 10:00am to 4:00pm (TBD.) Performances run from Feb.
21 – March 9. Please bring conflict information for Dec. 17 – March 9 to the
auditions.
Production team
includes Jenn Thomas, Director, Nanilisa Pascua as Music Director, Deanna
Luster, Choreographer with Set Design by M.J. Matsushita.
Character
Breakdown
Dr.
Frank N. Furter: A scientist (Baritone) A transvestite from the planet
Transsexual in the galaxy of
Janet
Weiss: A heroine (Mezzo Soprano with Belt) A youthful and wholesome young woman
– Brad’s fiancée
Brad
Majors: A hero (Tenor) A youthful and wholesome young man – engaged to Janet
Riff
Raff: A handyman (Rock Tenor) The eccentric butler of Dr. Frank N. Furter
Magenta:
A domestic (Rock Mezzo/Alto) Servant of Dr. Frank N. Furter
Rocky
Horror: A creation (Rock Baritone/Tenor) The result of one of the Dr.’s
experiments: “the perfect man”
Dr.
Scott: A rival scientist (Tenor) An older gentleman professor, in a wheelchair
– Eddie’s Uncle
Narrator:
Guides us through the show
Eddie:
A delivery boy who rocks (Tenor) One of Frank’s past experiments – Dr. Scott’s
Nephew
Usherette
Trixie: male or female (Tenor or Alto)
Chorus
of Phantoms/Transylvanians: male/female, singers/actors of all ethnicities.
Dance experience a plus
For more
information, contact Joanne Libarios, 733-4913 or via e-mail at jlibarios@gmail.com or visit our website
www.khspac.org.
ABOUT KHSPAC
Kaimuki High School Performing Arts Learning Center offers
classes in acting, music, dance and technical theater at no cost to public
school students all over
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