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 Strip’s 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 ’n’ 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, Journey, Bon Jovi, Whitesnake and more hold the answer. 

Directors: Jocelyn Walters & Lucas Gajewski
Choreographer: Kim Javoroski

Audition Info:

This show is for performers age 16 and up only!

Song: Prepare 32 bars of music, preferably rock in the style of the show. Have a backing track ready to play to accompany you.

Dance: There will be a dance call. Wear clothes you are comfortable dancing in.

Cold readings: Be ready to read a couple of scenes!

Further information will be emailed upon signing up for an audition slot.

Rock of Ages Character Breakdown:
Note: These descriptions refer to the character, not the actor.

DREW - Male, 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) 

LONNY - Male, 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 DUPREE - Male, classic 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, real dude. Bari-tenor rock vocals. (Vocal Range: D3-G4) 

STACEE JAXX - Male, 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) 

SHERRIE - Female, 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. (Vocal Range: G3-F5) 

HERTZ KLINEMANN - 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 KLINEMANN - Hertz’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) 

REGINA Female, hippie girl who fights against the attempted takeover of The Strip. Strong comedic timing, belt vocals. (Vocal Range: A3-Eb5) 

JUSTICE - Older 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)

ENSEMBLE - Seeking strong character actors with good comedic timing to play numerous roles, strong rock voices and dancers proficient in jazz and modern. May understudy principal roles Not all ensemble roles need strong dance but all will have some movement. (Male Vocal Range: D3-B4) 

BACKGROUND SWEETENER - Off stage singing-only ensemble.