Auditions
Thank you for your interest in Starlight Auditions! Local Kansas City auditions for School of Rock will be held in January 24-26, 2025. Local Kansas City auditions for Young Anna and Young Elsa in Frozen will be announced in early 2025.
To be notified of future opportunities, please be sure to join our auditions email list below. We are not accepting online submissions at this time. Thank you.
ADULT + YOUTH AUDITION NOTICE
Show: SCHOOL OF ROCK
Rehearsal Dates: Saturday, May 24 – June 2, 2025
Performance Dates: June 3 – 8, 2025
Location: Starlight Theatre
4600 Starlight Road Kansas City MO 64132
Directions: Park in Yellow Lot next to zoo -Enter Gate #8 to Administration Building
Production Staff:
Executive Producer – Caroline Gibel
Director – Jerry Jay Cranford
Musical Director – Anthony T. Edwards
Choreographer – Christina Burton
Associate Producer – Kent Andel
Equity Agreement: RMTA – $1346 Minimum Salary
By agreement with Actors’ Equity Association, Equity members must be given audition priority over non-union talent. Non-union talent will be seen as time allows after all Equity members.
Starlight is committed to inclusive, diverse casting practices and maintaining a safe and welcoming creative environment.
**ALL ROLES ARE PROFESSIONAL AND FOLLOW ACTOR’S EQUITY RMTA AGREEMENT**
Links to register for each session are included in the drop downs below.
School of Rock Audition Sessions
FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 2025, 5 – 9 p.m.
Audition Information:
*Bring a resume and headshot
*Prepare two songs to perform on your instrument:
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- 64 bars of a rock song of your choice (we will have playback available for backing tracks)
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- Stick it to the Man from the show (links below)
*Prepare to sing two songs:
- 32 bars of a rock or pop song of your choice. Provide sheet music for piano accompaniment in correct key.
- From the show: If Only You Would Listen
*Be familiar with the acting selection in the links
Links:
Zack: Guitar Music & Scene
Lawrence: Keys Music & Scene
Katie: Bass Music & Scene
Freddie: Drums Music & Scene
Tutorials:
Guitar – https://youtu.be/LUn2aN1LDL0?si=xiwkY6xJZdFL4E7D
Bass – https://youtu.be/uE6oZrXuXuA
Drums – https://youtu.be/5o3wT4sim6M
Keys – https://youtu.be/ZfQnDEYaDaI
**We will provide drums, keyboard, guitars & amps. Bass & guitar players are encouraged to bring their own & drummers encouraged to bring their own sticks**
**CALLBACKS (Dance & Scene work): Saturday, 25 January 2 – 5 p.m.**
Our intention for this production is to cast youth that look between the ages of 11 – 13.
Zack Mooneyham – Electric Guitar – Vocal range A3-D5 (Pop/Rock)
Zach is the band’s lead guitarist and also a talented songwriter. He desperately wants to impress his father who’s usually too busy with work to take an interest. Must be able to move well and seriously rock some guitar solos.
Lawrence – Keyboard – Vocal range A3-D#5 (Pop/Rock)
Awkward and lacking confidence, Lawrence is hesitant to attempt something “cool” like joining a band, but he soon turns out to be a fantastic keyboardist. Good mover with excellent piano skills.
Katie – Electric Bass – Vocal range A3-D#5 (Pop/Rock)
Quiet and serious. Katie plays the cello, but switches to bass to fill out the band. Able to be energetic with a lot of rhythm and attitude. Must move well.
Freddy Hamilton – Drums – Vocal range A3-D5 (Pop/Rock)
Freddy loves a bit of rowdiness and noise, making him a great drummer. His working-class father doesn’t see his ability and belittles his son. Exceptional drum skills and outgoing personality.
Please note, these are acting roles that require some dancing
If you have any questions, please contact us at auditions@kcstarlight.com
Audition Information:
*Bring a resume and headshot
*Prepare to sing two songs:
- 16 bars of a rock or pop song of your choice. Provide sheet music for piano accompaniment in correct key.
- If Only You Would Listen (From the show)
Wear comfortable clothes to dance in. All roles must move well. No formal dance training needed.
**Callbacks (Dance & Scene work) will be from 2:00 – 5:00PM**
Our intention for this production is to cast youth that look between the ages of 11 – 13.
Summer Hathaway –Vocal range A3-D5 (Pop/Rock)
Confident and outspoken, highly intelligent with a demanding presence. Summer is the ideal manager for the band. Ambitious and clever with high expectations.
Tomika –Vocal range A3-G5 (Pop/Rock)
New girl struggling to fit in. She conquers her shyness to reveal her phenomenal singing ability and becomes the lead singer of the band. Very strong singer.
Marcy & Shonelle –Vocal range A3-G5 (Pop/Rock)
Quiet girls with angelic voices. Backup singers and dancers in the band. Great movers.
Mason –Vocal range A3-D5 (Pop/Rock)
A whiz with technology, becomes the lighting designer for the band.
Billy –Vocal range A3-D5 (Pop/Rock)
Flamboyant and artistic, with an interest in fashion. Designs the band’s costumes.
James –Vocal range A3-D5 (Pop/Rock)
Tough and reliable, becomes security for the band and a look-out while they rehearse in the school.
Sophie & Madison –Vocal range A3-D5 (Pop/Rock)
Serves as the band roadies, but also as backup singers and dancers during the performances.
Please note, these are acting roles that require some dancing
If you have any questions, please contact us at auditions@kcstarlight.com
ADULT AUDITIONS (Ages 25-60)
10:30 a.m. – Registration Begins
11 a.m. – Equity Chorus Dancers Open*
12 p.m. – Equity Principal Auditions Open*
1 p.m. – Equity Chorus Singers Open*
4–6 p.m. – Reading Callbacks (Invite only, TBD)
Preparation:
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- Bring a résumé and headshot.
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- Music: Requesting 16 Bars of contemporary Broadway or Pop song. Songs from the show are welcomed. Bring sheet music in your key, accompanist will not transpose.
For dance, wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
PRINCIPALS
Dewey Finn – (25-40) Rock Tenor B2-E5. Must be competent guitar player.
A wannabe rock star with big dreams, but an underachiever. Highly energetic and comedic. Improvisation skills desirable.
Rosalie Mullins – (25-40) Soprano A3-D6.
Proper and a bit uptight. Headmistress of the school. Secret love of rock music. Must have the skill of sounding operatic.
Ned Schneebly – (25-40) Baritone C3-F#4. (Rock voice preferred)
Roommate and old friend of Dewey. Substitute teacher and former rock band member, has decided to be ‘responsible’ for the approval of his girlfriend.
Patty Di Marco – (25-40) Mezzo-Soprano B5-E5. (Strong belt required)
The loving but dominating girlfriend to Ned, constantly trying to mold him to her ideal. Hates Dewey and wants to separate the two friends.
Mrs. Sheinkopf/Security Guard – (35-50) Mezzo-Soprano B3-E5. (Pop/Rock)
Longtime teacher at the school. Hard disciplinarian. Must move well.
ADULT ENSEMBLE
Adult ensemble will play multiple roles. Should have great characterization and comedic skills, some basic movement and strong vocal ability. (Ages 26-60)
| TEACHERS | PARENTS | OTHER |
| Mr. Noble | Mr. Mooneyham | Jeff Sanderson – MC |
| Mr. Green | Mrs. Hathaway | Theo (No Vacancy Band – Range: D3-D5) |
| Gabe Brown | Mr. Williams | Doug (No Vacancy Band – Range: G3-G4) |
| Mr. Sanders | Mr. Spencer | Bob (No Vacancy Band – Range: G3-D5) |
| Ms. Gordon | Mr. Sandford | Snake (No Vacancy Band – Range: G3-G4) |
| Ms. Bingham | Mr. Ward | Stanley – Record store owner |
| Mr. Woodward | Mr. Hamilton | Security Guard #1 |
| Mr. Janes | Mrs. Turner | Security Guard #2 |
| Ms. Macapugay | Mrs. Travis | |
| Mr. Wagner |
If you have any questions, please contact us at auditions@kcstarlight.com
SCHOOL OF ROCK AUDITION FAQs
No, not for the singing portion, you must provide music for piano in the proper key, pianist will not be transposing. For instrumental auditions you can bring a backing track.
Yes, rehearsals will be at Starlight Theatre, typically 10:00AM-6:30PM, until we get on stage and will rehearse 12:00-11:00PM.
Yes. You will learn ‘Stick It to The Man’ from School of Rock in addition to another song of your choice. We do not need your personal song to be played start to finish. Just 32 bars or so to show us your talent. This is your opportunity to really show us your skills so pick a great song and go for it. We may ask you to play your song of choice again during the call back so please make sure you know it.
Both. This production will have an orchestra band in the pit as well as actors performing live on stage. For the classroom songs, it will be just the instruments on stage playing. There are several songs performed outside of the classroom without instruments.
No. There are several “students” that will sing & dance only.
Yes, band members will also be singing during the show. There are several songs in the show that are more typical Broadway numbers for which everyone will sing and wear a microphone.
Yes. The current age range for children performing in this production is between 10 and 13 by the first rehearsal at the end of May. Our intention for this production is to cast youth that look the age of 11 – 13. The combined look of the student characters will be considered, so if you are 13 but will be 14 by the time rehearsals start you will also still be considered.
Sure! But please keep in mind that we may only call you back for one of your instruments.
At this stage we are looking to cast just the 13 children. However, if someone auditions for one of the instrumental parts and is not cast in that role, they may be cast as one of the other children if they sing and move well enough to serve as an understudy.
Yes, all roles will be singing, dancing and acting.
If you think you have the skills we are looking for and can pull off the appearance of a 13-year-old then we would happily have you audition. You are most aware of what you can do and how you look.
Yes, at this stage the ‘playing age’, ‘performance age’ or ‘stage age’ we are looking for in this production is 11 to 13. While some children may be younger or older than this age, we would like the cast to appear as if they are in this age range.
Yes, we will have some speakers available to use with digital media along with mini–stereo input. If your phone or device requires a dongle to adapt to a mini-stereo connector we ask that you bring that with you. We will also have an accompanist available who can play the sheet music provided if needed.
Cast members who play an instrument will have to demonstrate enough competence to be able to play their instruments as part of a live band, including solos. If you are unsure if you would be able to play in the band, we recommend listening to the soundtrack to get an idea of what would be required of you.
We always recommend you warm up before coming to an audition and maintain your voice while at the audition. It is never recommended that you audition without warming up vocally as you will be unlikely to perform at your best and could potentially hurt and damage your voice. There will be spaces available to warm-up onsite as needed.
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