Casting Notice The Rocky Horror Show and The Wizard of Oz

The Rocky Horror Show (October 2022): Directed by Fred Munzert

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."

The original London production of The Rocky Horrow Show, directed by Jim Sharman, premiered at the Royal Court Theatre on 19 June 1973 and won the 1973 Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Musical. Later transferring to several other locations in London, the show ran for a total of 2,960 performances. On March 10, 1975, The Rocky Horrow Show opened on Broadway at the Belasco Theatre, starring Tim Curry and featuring Meatloaf and "Ritz" O'Brien. In 2001, the show returned to Broadway at Circle in the Square Theatre, starring Raúl Esparza, Tom Hewitt, Alice Ripley and Jarrod Emick. Directed by Christopher Ashley, the revival ran for 437 performances.

Character List

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 fiancé, 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 into pressure easily.

NARRATOR: Male, Age Flexible (Non-Singing Role)

Follows our two hero’s 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 Transvestite, 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. Scott is Eddie’s Uncle.

4 PHANTOMS/TRANSYLVANIANS (SATB)

Various Singers.

The Wizard of Oz (December 2022): Directed by Candice Alfonso Castro

Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum's beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide.

Character List

Dorothy Gale - Range: G3-C5 (opt. E5)

Glinda (doubles as Aunt Em) - Range: G3-C5

Scarecrow (doubles as Hunk — a farmhand) - Range: Bb2-F#4 (opt. Ab4)

Tinman (doubles as Hickory — a farmhand) - Range: Bb2-G4

Lion (doubles as Zeke — a farmhand) - Range: Bb2-F4

Emerald City Guard (doubles as Uncle Henry) - Range: Bb2-Eb4

Wicked Witch of the West (doubles as Miss Gulch)

The Wizard of Oz (doubles as Professor Chester Marvel)

Ensemble: Munchkins, Flying Monkeys, Ozians, Winkies