ABN 59 570 553 873
PO Box 1732 Bairnsdale VIC 3875
[email protected] www.bairnsdaleproductionline.org
SCHOOL OF ROCK AUDITION PACK
Directed by Peter Martignoles
Produced by Bairnsdale Production Line Theatre Company Inc
This audition pack contains important information on your audition, including:
1. Audition Times.
2. Audition Format.
3. Acting Audition Requirements.
4. Singing & Movement Audition Requirements.
5. Musician/Instrumental Audition Requirements.
6. Storyline & Character List.
7. Monologues for Acting Audition.
8. Audition Application Form.
AUDITIONS
o Saturday 8th October from 10 am till 4 pm.
o Sunday 9th October from 10 am till 1 pm.
By appointment only. Email the Production Managers at [email protected] for an audition time.
Location: Urban Funk Dance Studio, 16 Gordon Street, Bairnsdale
o Call backs, if needed, Wednesday 12th October in the evening at BPLTC’s Wendy L Beckett Studio,
Prendergast Drive, off Bengworden Road, turn left at the Field Days’ sign.
Please bring with you:
1. Audition Form: completed beforehand, found at the end of this audition pack.
AUDITION FORMAT
o Auditions will be booked in 15-minute sessions over both days, so select a time that falls on the
hour or at any 15-minute interval between. Email the Production Managers:
[email protected] for a day and time.
o You should arrive at the Urban Funk Dance Studio, 16 Gordon Street, Bairnsdale at least 15
minutes prior to your booked time.
o We will endeavor to stay on-time, but please be patient if we run a little late as each day
progresses. We want to give everyone the best possible chance!
CAN’T MAKE EITHER AUDITION DATE?
If, for any reason, you are unable to attend the auditions on the above dates, please speak to a
Production Manager as soon as possible via email
[email protected] 1
Acting Requirements for Audition
For those trying out for roles:
1. You will be asked to perform a short monologue.
2. Please familiarise yourself with the appropriate monologue, starting on page 5, as marked for
specific character roles.
3. There are no right or wrong ways to do this. The audition panel will simply wish to see how you
interpret these pieces.
Singing/Movement Requirements for Audition
1. All applicants must sing:
o National Anthem: Advance Australia Fair - must be unaccompanied.
ß Panel is looking for in-tune singing and vocal range.
ß Starting note for this song is dependent on which role you are applying for.
2. If auditioning for one of the following characters, you will also need to sing the song, as noted,
depending on the character:
Audition tracks and lyrics are available via the following link. If you are having trouble
downloading, then please email the Production Managers at [email protected] for a copy
via email:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1XQFAdLB1HsO7sZOpRYYXggeK4Gs5Yp-1?usp=sharing
Adults Song
Dewy Finn When I Climb to the Top of Mount Rock
Rosalie Mullins Where did the Rock Go
No Vacancy (Theo, Doug, Bob, Snake) I’m too Hot for You
School Children (Kids) Song
All children (except Summer & Tomika) Stick It to the Man
Summer Hathaway Time to Play
Tomika School of Rock (Teacher’s Pet)
3. If you are auditioning for a character that is not listed (e.g., Ned, Patty) or the adult ensemble you
will need to sing a rock song of your choice that shows your vocal ability and is in the style of the
musical.
4. You will need to ‘rock and stomp’ as you sing to the rock style song, so the audition panel can
see your ability to move to the music
5. Vocal range will be tested to enable selection.
ß Backing tracks will be available for characters singing their specified song.
ß Help will be available from the Vocal Coach (Maddie) if you are unsure when to start singing
to the backing tracks
ß Please supply your own backing tracks (memory stick or Bluetooth device) if you are singing a
rock song of your choice.
ß You may bring the lyrics/score for your prepared song.
ß Don’t be anxious if the audition panel stop you from singing the complete song – there will be
a lot of people auditioning and we have limited time.
Musician/Instrumental Requirements for Audition (Student Band and On-stage Band)
1. Any rock piece on your instrument of choice: keyboard, guitar, bass guitar, drums.
o Bring your own guitar.
o Amplifier, keyboard, and drums will be provided, bring your own drumsticks
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STORYLINE
Rock got no reason; rock got no rhyme…you better get me to school on time!
School of Rock is based on the hit movie and follows Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who
decides to earn an extra bit of cash by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school.
There he turns a class of straight-A pupils into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock
band but can he get them to the Battle of the Bands without their parents and the school’s
headmistress finding out?
CHARACTERS
DEWEY FINN
Age 25-40. Tenor. Must be able to play guitar competently. An overly ambitious, rock-obsessed
under-achiever. A highly energetic & comedic role. Improvisation skills desirable.
ROSALIE MULLINS
Age 25-40. Soprano (belt). An uptight & highly-strung headmistress of an elite school, called Horace
Green. Driven by success and prestige. However, inside lives a caged rock n roll lover!
NED SCHNEEBLY
Age 25-40. Baritone. (Rock voice preferred.) Substitute teacher & former band member of Dewey’s
band (‘No Vacancy’). Ned has decided to take ‘the responsible’ road in life and has given up his
dream of becoming a rock legend. Desperate for the approval of his partner (Patty), even if it goes
against his core beliefs.
PATTY Di MARCO
Age 25-40. Mezzo-soprano. (Strong belt.). The loving but dominating partner of Ned, Patty is
constantly trying to mold Ned into the person she thinks he should be. Hates Dewey and wants him
out of her and Ned’s life.
MRS SCHEINKOPF
Age 35-50. Pop-rock singer who moves well. Mrs Scheinkopf has been at Horace Green for as long as
anyone can remember. Her years of service have not softened her.
THE KIDS
All children must be between the ages of 10 & 15, but we may stretch to slightly older as long as they
look young. Children of all ethnicities & cultural backgrounds are welcome to apply. All roles are
open to everyone, regardless of gender.
SUMMER HATHAWAY Pop singer with ability to move well. Highly intelligent, over-achieving &
overtly controlling Horace Green student, with a commanding presence. Holds high expectations &
standards for herself and everyone around her. Suspicious of Dewey and his unorthodox teaching
ways.
TOMIKA Must have a strong singing voice. A new student at Horace Green, both her fathers are
failing to see that she is struggling to fit in. Withdrawn and shy but with an underlying enthusiasm &
desire to be part of the band, Tomika blows everyone away when she sings.
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ZACK MOONEYHAN Guitarist – pop/rock vocals. Must be able to move well, and seriously rock at
guitar with some serious solo skills. A highly gifted musician & songwriter, but struggles to connect
with his overbearing, workaholic father.
FREDDIE HAMILTON Pop/rock singer with exceptional drum skills & personality. A boy who is happy
to be ‘released’. This is a kid who comes from a working-class background, and unlike many of his
classmates – he was not born with a silver spoon in his mouth. His father (who is not happy about
Freddy’s obsession with music) never lets him forget his background.
KATIE Bass guitarist – pop/rock vocals with ability to move well. Distinguished by her talent for the
bass guitar, Katie takes to being in the band like a fish to water. Energetic, enthusiastic, with a lot of
rhythm and attitude.
LAWRENCE Piano/keyboard – pop/rock vocals & good mover. Epic keyboard skills are a must. A shy,
awkward boy, unconfident, gauche, but a genius on the keyboard who needs a free spirit like Dewey
to lead him out of the darkness.
MARCY & SHONELLE Pop/rock vocals & good mover. Back-up singers with style.
BILLY SANDFORD Pop/rock singer & confident mover. A boy with a marked artistic flair.
SOPHIE Pop/rock vocals & good mover
MASON WARD Pop/rock vocals & good mover
JAMES Pop/rock vocals & good mover
MADISON Pop/rock vocals & good mover
ADULT ENSEMBLE
An adult ensemble will play the remaining roles, parents, and teachers, with cast expected to fill
multiple roles where possible. Ensemble members will need great characterisation and comedic
skills, some basic movement ability & strong vocal abilities. While some roles may be suitable for
individuals aged between 20 & 30, the roles of each of the parents are intended to be for ages 30+.
NON-ACTING ROLES
THEO, DOUG, BOB & SNAKE (On-stage band, ‘No Vacancy’) – competent musicians, age range 25-40.
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MONOLOGUES
Please familiarise yourself with the following monologues selecting the appropriate pages for which
character/role your are auditioning for.
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Dewey Finn & Rosalie Mullins – pages 16 - 17
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Ned Schneebly & Patty Di Marco- pages 3 - 6
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The School Children (All) pages 59 - 60
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Parents & Teachers – pages 44 - 47
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ABN 59 570 553 873
PO Box 1732 Bairnsdale VIC 3875
E: [email protected]
W: www.bairnsdaleproductionline.org
AUDITION APPLICATION (MUSICAL)
MUSICAL NAME: SCHOOL OF ROCK
Name ______________________________________ Female Male Bib Number:
Home Address ______________________________________________________________________
______________________________ Postcode _______
Phone ___________________________________ Email _________________________________________
Age (if under 18) _____ 18-24 25-30 31-40 41-55 56+
Height (required for costume) ___________ Size S M L XL Hair colour _______________
Working with Children Card (18 years and over) Yes No
Previous onstage experience in last five years (ie acting, singing, dancing, stand-up, instrumental)
Previous training in vocal, music, dance, instrumental in last five years (type and duration of tuition)
Are you auditioning for a particular part? ________________________________________________________
Are your auditiong for:
Adult Ensemble On Stage Band Anything _________________________________
Instruments: Keyboard Guitar Bass Guitar Drums
Have you any other talents which would be useful to a theatre production?
If you are not selected in the cast, which of the following would suit?
Scenery Costumes Lighting Sound Backstage Properties Make-up
Dressing Room Assistant Publicity Front of House
Audition panel only
Comments:
Suitable role:
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