ABOUT THE SHOW
Based on the Paramount movie by Mike White
Book by Julian Fellowes
Lyrics by Glenn Slater
New Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
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 supply 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?
The stage musical on Broadway and in the West End is produced by Andrew Lloyd Webber, who has also composed 14 new songs for the show, which additionally features all of the original songs from the movie. The composer’s numbers “You’re in the Band” and “Stick it to the Man” are well on their way to becoming rock solid standards, while the finale with “Teacher’s Pet” brings audiences to their feet, eight shows a week.
Book by Julian Fellowes
Lyrics by Glenn Slater
New Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
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 supply 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?
The stage musical on Broadway and in the West End is produced by Andrew Lloyd Webber, who has also composed 14 new songs for the show, which additionally features all of the original songs from the movie. The composer’s numbers “You’re in the Band” and “Stick it to the Man” are well on their way to becoming rock solid standards, while the finale with “Teacher’s Pet” brings audiences to their feet, eight shows a week.
A LIVE PIT BAND
We are ecstatic to be offering the *NEW* opportunity for our summer youth cast to perform a full-length (not Junior) production with a live pit band of professional musicians! Live music is something Sudbrink Academy (especially Jacob!) is passionate about. We are eager for the opportunity for our next summer cast to rise up to this new challenge and better prepare them for future opportunities working with live musicians.
In addition to the professional band, 5 of the youth actors (under age 19) are required to play instruments onstage. More details on that below.
In addition to the professional band, 5 of the youth actors (under age 19) are required to play instruments onstage. More details on that below.
CASTING REQUIREMENTS
PRINCIPALS (approximate ages 12 - 18)
Dewey Finn*
Rosalie Mullins
Ned Schneebly
Patty
KIDS (approximate ages 10-15)
Summer Hathaway
Tomika
Zack Mooneyham (guitar)*
Freddie Hamilton(drums)*
Katie (bass)*
Lawrence (piano / keyboard)*
Marcy
Shonelle
Billy Sandford
Sophie
Mason Ward
James
Madison
TEACHERS (approximate ages 12-18)
Mrs. Sheinkopf
Mr.Noble
Mr. Green
Gabe Brown
Mr. Sanders
Ms. Gordon
Ms. Bingham
Mr. Woodward
Mr. Janes
Ms. Macapugay
Mr. Wagner
PARENTS (approximate ages 12-18)
Mr. Mooneyham
Mrs. Hathaway
Mr. Williams
Mr. Spencer
Mr. Sandford
Mr. Ward
Mr. Hamilton
Mrs. Turner
Mrs. Travis
OTHERS (approximate ages 12-18)
Jeff Sanderson – Manager of Battle of the Bands
Theo (No Vacancy)
Doug (No Vacancy)
Bob (No Vacancy)
Snake (No Vacancy)
Stanley
Security Guard 1
Security Guard 2
COMMENTS
Teachers, parents and other characters may be doubled as it is performed on Broadway.
Although there are 44 named roles, we will likely cast about 15 actors to play adult roles (approximate ages 12-18), and 13 to play the classroom kids (approximate ages 10-15). Exact numbers may change without notice. Age ranges are an estimate, not a rule. How old you LOOK will play into it more than how old you are.
*To be considered for one of these 5 roles, your audition will include extra time to play the character's corresponding instrument. It is REQUIRED these characters play live, per the contract of the show. There is NOT an option to fake it. Contact us if you would like more information on the instrument parts. [email protected]
VOCAL REQUIREMENTS
Dewey—Rock Tenor
Rosalie—Mezzo-Soprano
Ned—Baritone
Patty—Soprano
Summer—Mezzo-Soprano
Tomika—Mezzo-Soprano
Zack—Tenor
Freddie—Tenor
Billy—Tenor
Dewey Finn*
Rosalie Mullins
Ned Schneebly
Patty
KIDS (approximate ages 10-15)
Summer Hathaway
Tomika
Zack Mooneyham (guitar)*
Freddie Hamilton(drums)*
Katie (bass)*
Lawrence (piano / keyboard)*
Marcy
Shonelle
Billy Sandford
Sophie
Mason Ward
James
Madison
TEACHERS (approximate ages 12-18)
Mrs. Sheinkopf
Mr.Noble
Mr. Green
Gabe Brown
Mr. Sanders
Ms. Gordon
Ms. Bingham
Mr. Woodward
Mr. Janes
Ms. Macapugay
Mr. Wagner
PARENTS (approximate ages 12-18)
Mr. Mooneyham
Mrs. Hathaway
Mr. Williams
Mr. Spencer
Mr. Sandford
Mr. Ward
Mr. Hamilton
Mrs. Turner
Mrs. Travis
OTHERS (approximate ages 12-18)
Jeff Sanderson – Manager of Battle of the Bands
Theo (No Vacancy)
Doug (No Vacancy)
Bob (No Vacancy)
Snake (No Vacancy)
Stanley
Security Guard 1
Security Guard 2
COMMENTS
Teachers, parents and other characters may be doubled as it is performed on Broadway.
Although there are 44 named roles, we will likely cast about 15 actors to play adult roles (approximate ages 12-18), and 13 to play the classroom kids (approximate ages 10-15). Exact numbers may change without notice. Age ranges are an estimate, not a rule. How old you LOOK will play into it more than how old you are.
*To be considered for one of these 5 roles, your audition will include extra time to play the character's corresponding instrument. It is REQUIRED these characters play live, per the contract of the show. There is NOT an option to fake it. Contact us if you would like more information on the instrument parts. [email protected]
VOCAL REQUIREMENTS
Dewey—Rock Tenor
Rosalie—Mezzo-Soprano
Ned—Baritone
Patty—Soprano
Summer—Mezzo-Soprano
Tomika—Mezzo-Soprano
Zack—Tenor
Freddie—Tenor
Billy—Tenor