Auditions for Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show
“Don’t dream it, be it”
Audition Dates
December 5th 10am to 4pm
December 6th 10am to 4pm
December 7th 5pm to 9pm
To set up an audition email guildproducer@gmail.com
Because of the mature content of Rocky Horror we will be casting performers 18+.
What to prepare
- Come prepared to read a scene from the play! We will send you an audition package with scenes of the major characters. You can pick a scene that jumps out for you. You don’t need to memorize it, just be familiar with the scene!
- Prepare a song either acapella or with your own backing track. We will have a bluetooth speaker that you can connect to. Bring a song that you feel good singing and that showcases your vocal range.
Production Details and Dates
Directed by Allyn Walton
Musical Direction by Scott Maynard
Rehearsals begin in mid-January with music and choreography (Schedule To be determined based on cast availability and needs of the show - lighter commitment)
Rehearsals continue through February and March (Tues-Fri evenings. Saturdays through February and some Sundays as we move into March). We will be as flexible as we can and accommodate people’s schedules .
Performances - March 16th to 21st, 2027 at the Yukon Arts Centre.
Performers will receive an honorarium.
Note from Director Allyn Walton and Assistant Director Anya Close
This is going to be SO MUCH FUN! If you love this show, we absolutely want to see you at the auditions. The Guild is putting together an amazing production team to support an accessible, inclusive, safe, and extraordinary experience for the company of The Rocky Horror Show. RHS celebrates a wide spectrum of self-expression that exists outside of the mainstream cis, hetero, able-bodied expressions. It’s important to us that this is what we see on stage! So…
- All body types are encouraged for all roles.
- Any Race/Ethnicity welcome for all roles.
- No nudity will occur! Although most costume pieces may be form-fitting and/or considered “revealing”, we are open to making adjustments so that actors feel safe, confident, and comfortable.
- Casting is limited to 18+ for The Rocky Horror Show.
- All roles will perform choreography. Choreography can be adapted for non-able bodied actors.
- All roles are open to all actors of all gender identities and expressions for this production.
If you need an accommodation for the audition or the rehearsal/production process if cast, please let us know by filling out this FORM.
We can’t wait to see you at the Guild!
xox
Allyn (Director) and Anya (Assistant Director)
*In an effort to ensure this process is accessible and inclusive; Allyn and Anya will be using their people resources throughout the production. Access notes will be made available at a later date. We would like to thank Queer, SWANA, Disabled interdisciplinary artist Farah Dinga, Associate Producer at Boom Arts (PDX) for their consultation on these character descriptions and accessibility plan.
Character Descriptions
DR. FRANK N. FURTER
Masc presenting, Trans/2S/gender queer/gender expansive/nonbinary actors encouraged, open to all
30s-50s
Range: Baritone D3-G4
A magnetic, flamboyant, and utterly unpredictable leader of the Transylvanians. A mad scientist and master of seduction, he’s part rock star, part diva, and part predator. He has impeccable comedic timing, an incredibly-forward sense of sexuality.
This role has intimate scenes and choreography with Brad and Janet.
BRAD
Masc presenting, open to all gender expressions
20s-30s
Range: Bari-Tenor Bb2-G4
Strait-laced, optimistic, quirky and very much in love with his fiancé, Janet.
This role has intimate scenes and choreography with Frank and Janet.
JANET
Femme presenting, open to all gender expressions
20s-30s
Range: Mezzo-Soprano A3-Eb5
Good girl who is madly in love with Brad. Always frightened of something. She keeps losing clothing throughout the story. She caves into pressure easily.
This role has intimate scenes and choreography with Brad, Frank and Rocky.
RIFF RAFF
Masc presenting, open to all gender expressions
20s-50s
Range: Rock Tenor D3-B4
Transylvanian brother/lover of Magenta. Makes harmless conversation seem awkward and foreboding. Responsible for some of the most iconic vocal moments in the show.
MAGENTA
Femme presenting, open to all gender expressions
20s-50s
Range: Mezzo-Soprano Bb3-Eb5
Transylvanian sister/lover of Riff-Raff. A maid in the castle, who doesn’t ever clean. Slightly scary, overtly sexual. Should be comfortable with movement.
COLUMBIA
Femme presenting, open to all gender expressions
20s-40s
Range: Mezzo-Soprano E4-E5
A groupie who falls in love with Eddie. Quirky, lost soul. Traditionally this character does a little tap dance.
ROCKY
Masc presenting: Trans/2S/gender queer/gender expansive/nonbinary actors encouraged, open to all
20s-40s
Range: Tenor A3-G4
A tanned, toned, physically flawless creation of Frank’s, he is the epitome of “the perfect man.”
EDDIE
Masc presenting, open to all gender expressions
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 is all rock and roll madness.
DR. SCOTT
Masc presenting, open to all gender expressions
40s-60s
Range: Baritone F3-F#4
Mentor of Brad and Janet who senses trouble in the castle. Strong comedic timing. Eddie’s uncle.
NARRATOR
Gender non-specified, open to all gender expressions
30s-70s
Range: Non-Singing Role
Speaks directly to the audience in a professional manner. Could have a British accent. Must have great delivery timing and be great with improv as this character has direct interaction with a sometimes very vocal audience.
USHERETTE
Femme presenting, Trans/2S/gender queer/gender expansive/nonbinary actors encouraged, open to all
20s-50s
Range: SA (soprano, alto)
Introduces us to the world of Rocky Horror. They sing Science Fiction/Double Feature. This role opens and closes the show.
PHANTOMS (x4)
Gender non-specified, Trans/2S/gender queer/gender expansive/nonbinary actors encouraged, open to all gender expressions
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.
TRANSYLVANIANS
Gender non-specified, Trans/2S/gender queer/gender expansive/nonbinary actors encouraged, open to all gender expressions
20s-50s
Range: SATB (soprano, alto, tenor, bass: a combination of voices)
A larger ensemble of vocalists and movers who want to be in Time Warp and Wild and Untamed Thing. This is a smaller time commitment during the rehearsal process