School Of Rock
Movie Story
Rock got no reason, rock got no rhyme… you better get me to school on time!
School of Rock is a two-hour, two-act musical (plus intermission), based on the hit movie. The tuner 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?
School of Rock: The Musical || Based on the Paramount movie by Mike White
Book by Julian Fellowes || Lyrics by Glenn Slater || New Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Directed by Joy Bosley
DATES & TIMES ::
AUGUST 9, 15, 16, 22, 23 || 8:00 PM
AUGUST 10, 17, 24 || 2:30 PM
Audition Details [Youth Auditions Only!]
Saturday, February 1, 2025 || 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM || 10-14 YEARS OLD
Register for the audition here.
Sign-up for vocal slot here.
Be prepared to sing a 30-second cut of “If Only You Would Listen” from the show (around :24 seconds to :52 seconds)
There will also be a COLD READ from the script.
** Those auditioning for a role that involves playing an instrument should share that skill in their original audition. **
** If you are interested in an instrument-playing role and need to learn, you must enroll in classes at the School of Rock Northshore. **
Special pricing available for cast members.
** If needed, there will be a keyboard and drum set available, BUT please provide your own guitar or bass. **
Additional Details
A rehearsal schedule will be given out after casting.
We will be casting the kids roles in February, but only instrumentalists will be rehearsing prior to regular rehearsals starting in June. Those instrumental rehearsals will be weekly and held at the School of Rock, Mandeville location. Those cast as instrumentalists will be required to sign up for lessons at School of Rock for the Spring semester. Rehearsals will be tailored to the needs of the musicians! Prior to the June rehearsals, we will contact the cast in order to register any new conflicts….Please understand the commitment and be able to honor it!
(ADULT AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD AT A LATER DATE!)
Role Details
● Summer (Band Manager, Mezzo Soprano) ||
Summer is a high-achieving girl who hates nonsense. Initially, she absolutely despises Dewey, but comes to love the band—or, perhaps, the power that comes with it—and is willing to do anything to see it achieve. Summer is one of the brightest students at Horace Green. Throughout the show, she is convinced that winning the “Battle of the Bands” will look good on her college application.
● Zack (Guitarist, Tenor) ||
Zack is the band’s lead guitarist and also a talented songwriter. He desperately wants to impress his father, who’s usually too busy with work to take an interest in his family.
● Lawrence (Keyboardist) ||
Lawrence is an unconfident boy, and is also gluten intolerant. He initially believes that he isn’t cool enough to be a part of the band, but Dewey is able to convince him that he’s amazing.
● Freddy (Drummer, Tenor) ||
Freddy is a rambunctious boy, as shown when he repeatedly slams cymbals together disruptively during music class. He is constantly told he isn’t intelligent—by both his own father and Summer—but Freddy and Dewey both think that he’s intelligent in a different way, and that Freddy’s father just doesn’t see that.
● Katie (Bassist) ||
Katie is a quiet, serious girl who keeps mostly to herself. She plays the cello at school, but is quick to pick up the bass at Dewey’s encouragement. She is stone-faced when she plays, and takes her instrument and the band very seriously, although not as much as Summer takes managing.
● Tomika (Vocals, Mezzo Soprano) ||
Tomika transfers to Horace Green after being accepted off of the waiting list. She is shy and doesn’t speak to anyone at school, and feels as though she’s not as intelligent as the other students. However, it turns out that she is a highly gifted singer, and becomes the secondary singer in School of Rock, behind only Dewey.
● Shonelle and Marcy (Backup Vocals) ||
Shonelle and Marcy are quieter girls who tend to blend into the background. They are School of Rock’s backup singers, and also talented dancers. (Their film counterparts are Alicia and Marta.)
● Billy (Stylist, Tenor) ||
Billy is a flamboyant and artistic with a love of style and fashion magazines. He is disgusted with Dewey’s outfit choices, and how no one else in the band shares his artistic vision, but is confident in his styling choices regardless.
● Mason (Tech) ||
Mason is a super-smart, nerdy, tech-savvy boy who designs all the lighting and special effects for the band using his laptop. (His film counterpart is Gordon.)
● James (Security) ||
James becomes the band’s security guard. During rehearsals, Dewey has him stand near the door, and if James sees anyone potentially who might blow School of Rock’s cover he has the job of alerting the rest of the band so they can hide the instruments.
(His film counterpart is Frankie.)
● Sophie and Madison (Roadies) ||
Sophie and Madison are School of Rock’s roadies, but, since the band doesn’t go on tour, they are essentially backup dancers. Each girl is a talented dancer and they could often be found together, much like Marcy and Shonelle. (Their film counterparts are Eleni and Michelle.)