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To register your audition:Email your name, mobile number, a photograph and the role

you wish to audition for to [email protected]

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE READTHE INFORMATION IN THIS PACK.

AUDITION PACK

Book by Chris D’ArienzoArrangements and Orchestrations by Ethan Popp

By Arrangement with ORiGiN™ Theatrical

on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.

PRODUCTION TEAM

MORGAN ORTH - DIRECTORMorgan has been involved with theatre since the age of 17, doing a year of youth theatre with NAPA and starting in community theatre with ‘The Producers’ with Spotlight Theatre in 2008. Since then, Morgan has had a wide variety of experience in theatre, including studying Musical Theatre at CQCM, being on the production team for the 2012 National tour of Annie, directing several successful productions, and being lucky enough to perform in a plethora of wonderful shows. Some of Morgan’s performance credits include: ‘25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ as, Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre, ‘The Wizard of Oz’ as Glinda, ‘How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying’ as Miss Jones, ‘The Full Monty’ as Georgie, ‘Rent’ as Joanne, ‘Annie’ as Grace and recently in the 24hr Musical Project’s produc-tion of ‘Witches of Eastwick’ as Felicia. Morgan has also been involved with Phoenix Young Performers as co tutor and on the Board of Directors since 2014 and is the current Artistic Director.

NICK NG - MUSICAL DIRECTORNick is an experienced musician, performer and musical director, having acted as MD across a range of theatre productions for over 15 years. He was the joint winner of the best Musical Director category of the Gold Coast Theatre Awards for Phoenix’s production of Little Shop of Horrors, and has also acted as musical director of a large number of Phoenix productions, including the Oneders, I’m too sexy for the 90s, Sweeney Todd, Avenue Q, the Full Monty, the Sound of Music, South Pacific, Sweet Charity, Chess, Murphy’s Law (which he co-wrote), Cats and Oliver.

SHELLEY SCOTT - CHOREOGRAPHERShelley has loved performing for as long as she can remember. Whether it be on the stage, singing Karaoke or dancing whilst making dinner for her three children. Three years ago she cho-reographed her first show at BTG, which to her surprise landed her a Gold Coast Theatre Award nomination for Best Choreography. Soon after, she scored the role of Jewel in BTG’s The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. Shelley has performed, assistant directed & choreographed her way through numerous productions with her most memorable role being her performance as Ursula in Phoenix Ensemble’s production of The Little Mermaid 2016, which saw her again nominated for Best Actress in a supporting role. She was recently seen as Melpomone in Phoenix’s Production of ‘Xanadu’.

REGISTER FOR AUDITIONS: [email protected]

ABOUT PHOENIX ENSEMBLE

ABOUT ROCK OF AGES

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Unassumingly nestled within Beenleigh showgrounds, Phoenix Ensemble has been producing award-winning theatre for 25 years. From intimate small-cast shows to more elaborate Broadway-style show stoppers ‘The Tin Shed’ has been a heart of the community for a quarter of a century and has no plans to stop any time soon!

Phoenix Ensemble presents a unique theatre experience in the Pavilion Theatre or what has aff ectionately become known as “The Tin Shed”. This intimate theatre ac-commodates 90 people in comfortable raked seating giving every patron an up close and personal experience. Our shows both rehearse and perform at this theatre, which is located within the Beenleigh Showgrounds, James Street, Beenleigh.

Phoenix Ensemble’s aim is to produce an eclectic mix of shows from family favourites to shows that push the envelope of musical theatre. They have won countless awards and are regularly nominated in the Gold Coast Arts Palm Awards.

Cast members must become members to participate in our shows. Rehearsal materials and costumes are provided and all participants are covered by our Voluntary Workers Personal Accident Insurance. You will receive more information upon acceptance.

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 Strips 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 and 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, Twisted Sister, REO Speedwagon, Whitesnake and more hold the answer.


WE ARE SEEKING » Male and female ADULT performers. Note: this is not a youth theatre production & all members must be 18 years old if

they are applying for a lead role. » This is an amateur production, and therefore Phoenix Ensemble does not pre-cast. All roles are open for audition. » Ages given in this list are stage ages of characters, not the performer’s actual age. If you require any clarification, please

email us.

PRINCIPALS/FEATURED ROLES

DREWAn 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. (Vocal Range: Bb3-D5)

SHERRIECaucasian female, an in-shape, 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. (Vocal Range: G3-F5)

LONNYThe 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. (Vocal Range: D3-D5)

DENNIS DUPREEClassic 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. (Vocal Range: D3-G4)

STACEE JAXX/FATHERA 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. (Vocal Range: C3-Eb5)

ROLES

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ROLES


JUSTICE/MOTHERAfrican American female, strong 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. (Vocal Range: G3-Db5)

HERTZ KLINEMANNAn 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. (Vocal Range: F3-G#4)

FRANZ KLINEMANNHertz’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. (Vocal Range: Db3-E5)

REGINAA fun, hippie type, in shape, earthy girl who fights against the attempted take over of The Strip. Strong comedic timing, belt vocals and comfortable in revealing/skimpy clothing. (Vocal Range: A3-Eb5)

ENSEMBLE ROLES

MAYOR/JA’KEITH/ENSEMBLEA strong character actor with good comedic timing to play numerous roles, strong rock tenor and strong dance/movement ability. (Vocal Range: D3-B4)

MALE ENSEMBLEYoung males with the rocker sensibility, strong rock tenor and dance/movement ability required.

FEMALE ENSEMBLESome of the sexiest female singer/dancers around. Sassy, in shape, beautiful. Should be comfortable in very skimpy/sexy clothing if necessary. A variety of abilities of dance are required in the ensemble.


AUDITION REQUIREMENTS


REQUIREMENTS For ALL AUDITIONEES

» By appointment only; individual 10 minute private sessions. » Please note, all potential cast members will need to complete a 10 minute private session, even if you are only

interested in an ensemble role. » Prepare two songs - one should be rock influenced, the other Musical Theatre. Do not sing a song from the

show. » Bring sheet music in correct key. Piano accompaniment will be provided. Alternatively, speakers will be available

if you bring a backing track. NO CDs. » COLD READS may be required during your individual private audition. You do not need to prepare anything. » Colour headshot (minimum size 10cm X 15 cm). Non-returnable. » Audition form, completed in full and listing ALL clashes with the ROCK OF AGES Calendar (supplied in this

document). » Bring/wear appropriate dance shoes (jazz/chorus or similar if you have them) and wear clothes you can move

in. Please do not wear thongs. » All auditionees will be required to attend a dance call from 9am - 11am on Saturday July 14. This will be split

into two groups: A) Dancers & B) Non-Dancers. Please notify us on your form which group you would like to be placed into.

CALLBACKS & NOTIFICATION OF OFFERS

» If you are offered a callback, you will be required to learn a musical excerpt from the show. All offers of callbacks will be advised by telephone at the end of the audition weekend and any additional material will be available for download online.

» All auditionees will be notified via email or phone of their offer or otherwise at the completion of the audition process.

» Call backs (if required) will be on SUNDAY JULY 15 from 7pm.


WHAT SHOULD I DO NOW?


1. CHECK THE ROCK OF AGES CALENDARPlease check the ROCK OF AGES Calendar for conflicts. Some absence in rehearsals can be accommodated but this must be recorded on your audition form to allow us to prepare rehearsal schedules productively. Please discuss any concerns with us when you book your audition.

2. BOOK YOUR AUDITIONEmail your name, mobile number and the role/s you wish to audition for to [email protected] auditionees must register. We will then email you an appointment time.Ensemble auditions will have their registration confirmed.

3. CHECK IMPORTANT DATES, TIMES & VENUES

DANCE CALL AUDITION - GROUPSPavillion Theatre, Beenleigh ShowgroundsSATURDAY, 14th JULY, 2018 | 9am - 11am - 10.45am

PRINCIPAL AUDITIONS – 10 MINUTE INDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENTSPavillion Theatre, Beenleigh Showgrounds, James Street, BeenleighSATURDAY, 14th JULY, 2018 | from 11.30am - email us for a time.

CALLBACKSPavillion Theatre, Beenleigh Showgrounds, James Street, BeenleighSUNDAY, 15 JULY, 2018 (if required)

REHEARSALSRehearsals start Sunday July 22 and continue every Monday & Wednesday (7 or 7.30 – 10pm) and Sunday (1pm – 6pm) until performances. There will be a mandatory working-bee on a date TBC - you will be provided with ample notice.

PERFORMANCE CALENDAR

Friday October 5– 7.30pm [opening night]Saturday October 6 – 7.30pmFriday October 12 – 7.30pmSaturday October 13 – 2.00pmSaturday October 13 – 7.30pm

Friday October 19 – 7.30pmSaturday October 20 – 7.30pmFriday October 26 – 7.30pmSaturday October 27 – 7.30pm [closing night]


AUDITION FORM


Please complete this form IN FULL and present it, to the Audition co-ordinator when you arrive at the ‘Tin Shed’. Please staple your performance history and colour 10x15cm headshot to this form. If under 18 years old, form must be signed by guardian.

Personal Information (this will not be passed to any third parties - it is for our use only)

Name:

Address: Postcode:

Mobile: Email Address:

I acknowledge that, if I am cast in this show, I will be photographed and filmed as part of the promotional aspects of the pro-duction. I give consent for my image & voice to be used in all Phoenix Ensemble media and release all copyright to Phoenix Ensemble. Signature: Date:

Your vocal range: DOB: Height:

Your dance styles:

auditioning foro Drew o Reginao Sherrie o Mayoro Lonny o Dennis Dupree o Stacee Jaxx o Justice/Mother o Hertz Klinemann o Ensemble

Phoenix Ensemble understands that unexpected commitments may arise during the production and will make every effort to accommodate them but the company expects a high level of commitment from all cast members.

Please list all dates you are unavailable:

I am willing to be cast in another role.o Yes o No

I am willing to be cast in the ensemble.o Yes o No

If you do not receive an offer would you like to be included behind the scenes, e.g. props, crew, etc?o Yes o No

WHICH AUDITION GROUP WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE SORTED INTO?o A) DANCER o B) NON-DANCER

Phoenix Ensemble Use Only

Casting Offer:

Final Casting Communicated via: o phone o email

Notes:


PERFORMANCE HISTORY


Name: Mobile Number:

PERFORMANCE HISTORY (beginning with most recent please)

RELEVANT TRAININGVoice

Dance

Other (include other skills you may have - juggling, mime, accents, instrumental experience etc.)

Production Role Theatre Company / Year


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Audition Pack Rock of Ages - phoenixensemble.com.au€¦ · of the Gold Coast Theatre Awards for Phoenix’s production of Little Shop of Horrors, ... » Bring sheet music in