Mesa Encore Theatre's ROCK OF AGES
Written by Chris D’Arienzo
A Mesa Encore Theatre Mainstage Production
Sign up for a time to sing on Sunday evening, Feb 25th.
Dance auditions will occur on Sunday the 25th from 7:30-8:30 (either before or after your singing audition)
**You must bring sheet music in the correct key - an accompanist will be provided. Recorded accompaniment is also acceptable but must contain no vocals on the track - a karaoke version or recorded accompaniment only - we can accommodate a CD, phone (including iPhone 7), iPod, or other mp3 style player.
Character info and sign-up page: http://mesaencoretheatre.com/audition-for-rock-of-ages/
Auditioners must be 16 or older, and anyone under 18 must have parental permission; all performers must be comfortable with scanty, showgirl/stripper style costumes; must sing in an 80’s rock style; many of the male singing parts are high- high tenor. Dance styles may include pole dancing, aerial work such as hoop or silks, stripper moves, stylized sexuality.
Prepare two 80s style rock songs: one ballad and one up-tempo (Men show us your high range!)
Bring a headshot (or any photo that looks like you) and resume (or be prepared to list your past experience in acting, dancing, and singing).
**Come dressed and prepared to move: ladies, wear character shoes with heels.
Auditions will be held in the Black Box Theatre at 933 E. Main St. in Mesa
Callbacks will be held on Tuesday, Feb 27
Rehearsals begin April 8th
Performances will be at the Nesbitt/Elliott Playhouse in the Mesa Arts Center, Thurs-Sun (including Sat and Sun matinees) from May 18 – June 3, for a total of 13 performances
Director: Virginia Olivieri
Choreographer: Katy Callie
Music Director: Tristen Peterson-Steinert
Stage Managers: Emma Walz and JennAfer Sankar
Rock of Ages is a jukebox musical set in the seedy, sordid, vibrant heart of the Sunset Strip, at a music venue that has seen better days. Run by chilled-out former rock impresario Dennis Dupree, and tended to by Dennis’s mischievous assistant Lonny, it is the essence of rock and roll. When bright-eyed young hopeful Sherrie Christian, a small-town girl who wants to make it as an actress, arrives in town, she bumps into Drew, a Bourbon Room busboy with dreams of rock and roll stardom. Love-struck Drew convinces Dennis to hire Sherrie, and the stage seems set for their romance. But when the Mayor of West Hollywood, persuaded by a couple of scheming German real estate developers, announces his intention to demolish the Bourbon Room and the entire gritty Sunset Strip, the stakes are raised.
*The role of Dennis Dupree has been pre-cast
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