SCHOOL OF ROCK - Omaha Community Playhouse Non Equity Auditions

SCHOOL OF ROCK - Omaha Community Playhouse

Audition Notice—School of Rock

The Omaha Community Playhouse (OCP) is holding in-person, youth and adult auditions for the upcoming production of School of Rock at the Omaha Community Playhouse, located at 6915 Cass St. Omaha, NE 68132. A list of audition dates and times are listed below. Adult callbacks will be held on Tuesday, June 21 from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. at OCP. To schedule an audition please email Dana Smithberg at
dsmithberg@omahaplayhouse.com.

Through upholding high ethical standards, demonstrating respect for all and consciously working to provide diverse representation, OCP is committed to creating an inclusive and safe environment in which all community members feel a sense of belonging, and does not discriminate in casting practices on the basis of an individual's ethnicity, age, gender, physical and cognitive ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, country of origin or other factors. Omaha Community Playhouse is committed to diverse and inclusive casting.

Production: School of Rock

Credits: Based on the Paramount movie by Mike White | Book by Julian Fellowes | Lyrics by Glenn Slater |New Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber

Director: Stephen Santa

Choreographer: Melanie Waters

Music Director: Jim Boggess

Show Dates: Sept. 16 – Oct. 16, 2022

Omaha Community Playhouse, Hawks Mainstage Theatre

Rehearsals: Begin July 18, 2022

Show Synopsis: A middle-aged wannabe rock star lands a new gig as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school, where he transforms a group of straight-A students into a face melting rock band. Based on the hit movie starring Jack Black, School of Rock features a cast of young rock stars who act, sing and perform all of the show’s rock instrumentals live on stage.

Youth Auditions: Those who wish to audition may choose one of the following three audition dates:

• • • Saturday, June 4, 1:00-4:00pm
    • Sunday, June 5, 6:00-9:00pm
    • Monday, June 6, 6:00-9:00pm

Adult Auditions: Those who wish to audition may choose one of the following two audition dates:

• • • Sunday, June 12, 6:00-9:00pm
    • Monday, June 13, 6:00-9:00pm

Adult Callbacks: Tuesday, June 21 from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Audition and callbacks location:

Omaha Community Playhouse

6915 Cass Street

Omaha, NE 68132

Notes: Auditions are by appointment only. Please contact Dana Smithberg at dsmithberg@omahaplayhouse.com to schedule an audition appointment and request audition paperwork and sides.

When arriving to audition at the Playhouse, please enter through the Stage Door entrance on the West side of the building.

Please Bring: All contact information, personal schedules and a list of rehearsal conflicts with which to fill out an audition form. To expedite the check-in process, please bring a recent photo if you have one available. Please note, photos will not be returned.

Youth Instrumentalists

Please prepare a 45-second-1 minute rock and roll solo. Be prepared to learn a few notes from the show. A drum kit, keyboard, and amp will be provided. Please bring your own guitar or bass with cables.

Youth Singers
Please prepare 32 bars of a contemporary musical theater song or rock/pop song. Cold readings from the script will be provided.

Adult Singers
Please prepare 32 bars of a contemporary musical theater song or rock/pop song. Cold readings from the script will be provided.

Roles:
Click here for character breakdown.

Compensation: Onstage performers 19 and over for this show will be compensated $825.00 in total.

The Omaha Community Playhouse is supported in part by the Nebraska Arts Council, the Nebraska Cultural Endowment and the Douglas County Board of Commissioners. Established in 1924, the Omaha Community Playhouse is the largest community theatre in the United States based on memberships sold and facility size, among other factors. The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

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