musical comedy The Rocky Horror Show
Burien Actors Theatre
About the project and the company
Burien Actors Theatre (BAT) is seeking actors for the musical The Rocky Horror Show, written by Richard O’Brien.
All roles are open. Actors of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, gender expressions and physical/mental ability are sought.
Synopsis: A humorous and sexy tribute to the science fiction and horror B movies of the late 1940s through early 1970s, this campy musical comedy follows Brad Majors and Janet Weiss, a newly engaged young couple whose car breaks down in a storm. They end up in the home of Dr. Frank-n-Furter, a mad transvestite scientist from the planet Transsexual unveiling his new creation, a muscle man named Rocky Horror. This sexual parody of horror and science fiction films premiered onstage in London in 1973, becoming the popular cult classic film The Rocky Horror Picture Show in 1975.
Performances are at BAT in Burien from Feb. 21 through March 22, 2020. Shows are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.
Rehearsals begin the week of Jan. 5 at BAT on some weeknight evenings, plus some Saturday afternoons or Sunday afternoons or evening, exact times to be determined based on actor availability, until tech week.
BAT has free on-site parking and is two blocks from the Burien Transit Center.
The stage director is Marc “Mok” Moser, music director is Aimee Hong, and choreographer is Gayle Staker.
Location of Audition
Burien Actors Theatre, 14501 4th Ave SW, Burien, WA 98166
Other details
NOTE: Seeking actors of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, gender expressions and physical/mental ability for all roles. Actors do not have to be the ages indicated but must be able to convincingly portray them.
While we are not trying to re-create the movie, and may go in different directions, this play ultimately deals with overt sexuality. Everyone who auditions needs to be comfortable with this and all it entails. Any questions may be emailed to us when requesting an audition slot.
Audition requirements
Please come to auditions prepared to perform a comic monologue and 32 bars of a song in the style of the show (see character list for suggestions), and bring with you the written music (in your key). Accompanist will be provided. ANY auditioner who plays Tenor Sax (rock style) would be MOST welcome, regardless of the roles for which you are auditioning; please bring sax to the auditions and be prepared to play a few bars. Please also bring resume and headshot. Callbacks will consist of cold readings from the script, working with music from the show, and some dance work.
Character breakdown / Project needs
Narrator
Brad Majors
Janet Weiss
Riff Raff
Magenta/Usherette
Columbia
Dr. Frank-n-Furter
Eddie/Dr. Everett Scott
Rocky
Phantom Male 1
Phantom Male 2
Phantom Female 1
Additional information
Preferred method of submission
Audition/Interview dates
Auditions are Thurs. Oct. 24 from 7 to 10 pm and Sunday, Oct. 27 from 6 to 9 pm. If these dates are problematic for you, let us know, as there may be some limited ability to work around it.
Pay type
Stipend
Audition location
Burien WA
Pay type
$200 $200
Callbacks or second audition/interview?
Callbacks are Sunday, Nov. 3 from 6 to 10 pm
Submission instructions
For audition appointment, please email audition@burienactorstheatre.org or call 206-242-5180.
Union Requirements
Open to All
Equity Contract
Non-Union