RICHARD O’BRIEN’S THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Richard O’Brien
Director—Andrew Rhodes
Music Director—Andrew Wray
Choreographer—Amy Oldenquist
Producer—Sharyn Taitz
Stage Manager—Jen Ryan Gelzleichter
Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show is presented by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals Company.
PERFORMANCE DATES
• Friday, October 10, 2025 @ 7:30 PM
• Saturday, October 11, 2025 @ 7:30 PM
• Sunday, October 12, 2025 @ 2:00 PM
• Thursday, October 16, 2025 @ 7:30 PM
• Friday, October 17, 2025 @ 7:30 PM
• Saturday, October 18, 2025 @ 7:30 PM
LOCATION
Auditions, rehearsals, and performances at the Old Hose House Theater, 1249 Main Street, Reading, MA.
AUDITION DATES & CALLBACKS
Please sign up for one of the following dates & blocks of time on Signup Genius.
• Monday, June 2, 7–8:30 PM
• Monday, June 2, 8:30–10 PM
• Thursday, June 5, 7–8:30 PM
• Thursday, June 5, 8:30–10 PM
Date for callbacks, if needed, to be determined.
Link to Signup Genius
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805044AADAB2FA75-51515067-auditions
AUDITION PREPARATION
Prepare 32 measures (30–60 seconds) of a musical theatre song in the style of the show, but not a song from the show, and mark sheet music for accompanist. Following vocal auditions, the choreographer will teach a short routine to the group. You may also be asked to read from the script. Note: Improv experience appreciated. Must be comfortable on stage in various stages of undress.
Bring completed Audition Form (link below), Rehearsal Conflicts Calendar (link below), sheet music, and headshot and résumé if you have them. Arrive 15 minutes early to complete paperwork, and expect to stay for your entire 90-minute block of time.
Link to Audition Form
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HX7A9eFTYgRGpByvzQg0pozgW3rk7jBP/view?usp=sharing
Link to Sides
[TO COME]
Link to Rehearsal Conflicts Calendar
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dJVFzvCTbocW1wE9XBYPgSipaxZmXSYf/view?usp=sharing
CONFLICTS
Please print the Rehearsal Conflicts Calendar, fill out any conflicts, and bring it with you to your audition. No additional conflicts except for emergencies will be accepted once rehearsals begin. Not everyone will be called for every rehearsal. Dress rehearsals and performances are mandatory for all cast members.
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE (Beginning Sunday, August 3)
• Sundays, 6–9 PM
• Mondays, 7–10 PM
• Tuesdays, 7–10 PM
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
All roles open to inclusive casting to all ethnicities, races, genders, identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. Actors must be at least 18 years old to participate in this production.
• USHERETTE/MAGENTA: Female, Age Flexible (Range: Mezzo Soprano Belt, Bb3–Eb5) One of Frank’s servants.
• BRAD: Male, 26–35 (Range: Bari Tenor, Bb2–G4) Quirky, but very much in love with his fiancée, Janet. Overly optimistic at times.
• JANET: Female, 26–35 (Range: Mezzo Soprano Belt, A3–Eb5) Good girl who is madly in love with Brad. Always seems to be frightened of something. Keeps losing more of her clothes throughout the story. Emotionally weak and caves under pressure easily.
• NARRATOR: Male, Age Flexible (Non-Singing Role) Follows our two heroes through the story by narrating directly to the audience.
• RIFF RAFF: Male, 25–40 (Range: High Rock Tenor, D3–B4) Creepy man resembling more of a zombie. Often makes harmless conversation seem awkward and foreboding. One of Frank’s servants.
• COLUMBIA: Female, Age Flexible (Range: Mezzo Soprano Belt, E4–E5) One of Frank’s servants.
• FRANK-N-FURTER: Male, 30–45 (Range: Baritone, D3–G4) Master of the castle. Welcomes Janet and Brad with open arms. Obsessed with creating a man to be part of his sexual entourage. Master of seduction.
• ROCKY: Male 18–30 (Range: Tenor, A3–G4) Frank’s magnificent creation. Sexually appealing with prominent muscles.
• EDDIE/DR. SCOTT: Male, 28–40 (Range: Baritone, E3–F#4) Eddie, delivery man, “went to pieces.” Misses the rock and role of life. Comes back to life only to die after his solo. Dr. Scott is Eddie’s uncle.
• PHANTOMS/TRANSYLVANIANS: (SATB) Various singers.
FINANCIAL COMMITMENT
Adult cast members are required to become a member of Colonial Chorus Inc. by paying annual dues of $25 for the season that runs June 2025–May 2026.
GENERAL POLICIES
This document contains important information about Colonial Chorus Players. Please read before auditioning.
Link to General Policies
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LtVvQ6xx4Ta4mRRTeQZ4ryyeqkWiKagx/view?usp=sharing
QUESTIONS?
Contact Sharyn Taitz at
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