Rocky Horror Musical: Non-Union, Volunteer

Rocky Horror Musical: Non-Union, Volunteer
Las Positas College, Livermore CA, is holding Non-Union Auditions for Rocky Horror.
Director: Dyan McBride
Choreography: Staci Arriaga
Musical Director: Greg Zema
CASTING INFORMATION Large Cast (20+ Performers)
In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad and Janet, stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker and a creepy butler. Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named “Rocky.” Music, lyrics and book by Richard O‘Brien.
Rated: PG-13 for adult language and sexually explicit content Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show is presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals | concordtheatricals.com
Rehearsal Dates: September 2-October 22, Strike-November 2
Performance Dates: October 23-November 1
PLEASE NOTE While the characters themselves may have a designated gender identity, all roles are open to all actors of all gender identities for this celebration of theatre.
1. All body types are welcome for all roles.
2. Language used in the character descriptions is representative of the time in which the musical was written.
3. The ages listed should be the ages that actors can play/appear on stage.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
DR. FRANK N. FURTER Male Identifying Any Race/Ethnicity 20s-50s Range: Baritone D3-G4 A self-indulgent cross-dressing mad scientist/transvestite/master of the castle. He has impeccable comedic timing, a forward sense of sexuality, and an irresistible charisma.
BRAD Male Identifying Any Race/Ethnicity 20s-30s Range: Bari-Tenor Bb2-G4 A straight-laced, optimistic, stereotypical “All-American” man. Until he isn’t.
JANET Female Identifying Any Race/Ethnicity 20s-30s Range: Mezzo-Soprano A3-Eb5 A naive, wholesome, stereotypical “All-American” girl. Until she isn’t.
RIFF RAFF Male Identifying Any Race/Ethnicity 20s-50s Range: Rock Tenor D3-B4 Transylvanian brother/lover of Magenta. Disgruntled underling in the castle. A bit creepy. Must have strong rock vocals.
MAGENTA Female Identifying Any Race/Ethnicity 20s-50s Range: Mezzo-Soprano Bb3-Eb5 Transylvanian sister/lover of Riff-Raff. A maid in the castle. Slightly scary, overtly sexual, weird.
COLUMBIA Female Identifying Any Race/Ethnicity 20s-40s Range: Mezzo-Soprano E4-E5 A groupie who falls in love with Eddie. Quirky, passionate, a lost soul. Must be able to tap dance/have some ability with dance.
ROCKY Male Identifying Any Race/Ethnicity 20s-40s Range: Tenor A3-G4 A sun-kissed, caramelized, toned creation of Frank’s—his epitome of “the perfect man.”
EDDIE Male Identifying Any Race/Ethnicity 30s-50s Range: Baritone F3-F#4 An ill-fated delivery boy with no sense of control or sanity. Emerges from the deep freeze with half his brain and rock and roll madness.
DR. SCOTT Male Identifying/Any Gender Any Race/Ethnicity 40s-60s Range: Baritone F3-F#4 Mentor of Brad and Janet who senses trouble in the castle. Strong comedic timing and perhaps a German accent.
NARRATOR Any Gender Any Race/Ethnicity 30s-70s Range: Non-Singing Role Speaks directly to the audience in a professional manner. British/Mid Atlantic accent. Must be great with improv as this character has direct interaction with a sometimes very vocal audience. Confident actor/emcee type.
USHERETTES (3) Female Presenting Any Race/Ethnicity 20s-50s Range: SA (soprano, alto) A trio of Usherettes introduce us to the world of Rocky Horror. They sing and inform us that this play is an homage to all the great camp movie classics of the 50s and 60s. Must be able to harmonize and move in the style of the Ronnettes, The Supremes, The Shangri-Las. They will also play Transylvanians.
PHANTOMS/TRANSYLVANIANS Any Gender Any Race/Ethnicity 20s-50s Range: SATB (soprano, alto, tenor, bass: a combination of voices) Ever-present, always lurking inhabitants of The Rocky Horror Show. Various body types and vocal ranges. Must be able to move well, harmonize and realistically inhabit strange character types. They are the backbone of The Rocky Horror show
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Additional Info
Callback date, time, and location: : Wed, Aug 27, 6-9pm
Will there be callbacks? : Yes
Number of roles available: : 20
Audition Location: : Auditions are in person only. Bldg 4000, 3000 Campus Hill Drive
Audition Date(s) and Time(s): : Monday, August 25
6-9 pm
Pay Rate: : Volunteer, No Pay, No Travel Stipend
Performance Location: : Bldg 4000, 3000 Campus Hill Drive, Livermore CA
Rehearsal Location: : Bldg 4000, 3000 Campus Hill Drive
Performance Start Date: : 10/23/2025
Rehearsal Start Date: : 9/2/2025
Playwright: : Richard O'Brien
Director: : Dyan McBride