“The Rocky Horror Show”

Auditions

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Richard O’Brien’s “The Rocky Horror Show” follows a young, engaged couple, Brad Majors and Janet Weiss, whose car breaks down during a storm. They seek help at the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank N. Furter, a flamboyant and eccentric scientist who reveals his latest creation, Rocky, a muscular man brought to life. Throughout the night, Brad and Janet encounter a variety of bizarre characters and experience a series of surreal, comical, and sexually charged events. The show is known for its blend of horror, science fiction, and musical elements, with themes of sexual liberation and self-discovery.

Audition Time/Dates:

• Friday, February 27, 2026 – 6:00-9:00 pm

• Saturday, February 28, 2026 – noon-4:00 pm

• Saturday, March 7, 2026 – noon-4:00 pm (Invite Only Callbacks)

Location:

       The Campbell Theater, 636 Ward St, Martinez

Audition Requirements:

• Cast ages 18+

• Song of choice in the same style as the show (please do not sing songs from Rocky Horror), 32 bars (1 minute).

• A Bluetooth speaker will be available. Please bring a backing track for your music. We are only using background tracks for the audition (no piano available).

• Perform side for desired character. Preferred – memorize the side so you can perform it though you can hold the paper in your hand for reference (see audition packet)

• If you are solely interested in ensemble, perform Narrator side for the audition.

• Dance audition will be part of the callbacks only so please do not be concerned about that for the initial audition.

• Print/complete the audition application from the audition packet found at campbelltheater.com and bring with you to the audition.

Callbacks

• Callbacks are on Saturday, March 8 by invitation. Don't worry if you are not invited for callbacks. It only means that we need a second look at certain actors together in order to make final casting decisions.

• Callback music and sides be sent out on Monday, March 2. 

• Dance callbacks include a short combination for most roles. Those called back for Columbia will be given a brief tap combination.

Costume Information

• Although no nudity will occur in this production, there may be costume choices for some characters that are form fitting and/or more revealing. Please indicate your level of comfort with this type of costuming on the audition application.

• Actors are responsible for personal items such as shoes (character, jazz or tap shoes), as well as stockings and other personal undergarments.

• You can help create your own costume at your expense if you want to keep them for your personal use (not required). The Costumer will work with you to see if Onstage should provide your costume.

Rehearsal Schedule & Potential Conflicts

• First meeting (mandatory) is Sunday August 23, 2026.

• Music/Choreography rehearsals begin August 31 for the first 2-3 weeks.

• Blocking rehearsals begin September 21.

• Rehearsals planned for Monday thru Thursday 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm.

• Tech Rehearsals begin Sunday, October 25, starting at 1 pm with cue-to-cue then a full run through after a dinner break.

• Tech rehearsals October 26-28 and a preview on October 29.

Performances - 2026

• Performances planned (total of 12) with 2 optional Thursdays if there is a demand. Please keep these two Thursdays open.

• Current schedule of performances:

  • Friday, October 30 - midnight

  • Saturday, October 31 - midnight

  • Thursday, Nov 5 - 7:30 - Possible add on performance, keep date open

  • Friday, Nov 5 - 8 pm

  • Saturday, Nov 6 – 8 pm

  • Sunday, Nov 7 – 2:30 pm

  • Thursday, Nov 12 - 7:30 pm

  • Friday, Nov 13 – 8 pm

  • Saturday, Nov 14 – 8 pm

  • Sunday, Nov 15 - 2:30 pm

  • Thursday, Nov 19 - 7:30 - Possible add on performance, keep date open

  • Friday, Nov 20 – 8 pm

  • Saturday, Nov 21 – 8 pm

  • Sunday, Nov 22 - 2:30 pm

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN

USHERETTE/MAGENTA: Usherette opens the show and Magenta is sister to Riff Raff and Franks servant. Female, Age Flexible (Range: Mezzo Soprano Belt, Bb3-Eb5)

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 and 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/Female, Age Flexible (Non-Singing Role)

Follows our two heroes through the story by narrating directly to the audience.

Interactive role, desired actor to be quick witted and ready to respond to audience feedback breaking the 4th wall often.

RIFF RAFF: Male, 25-40 (Range: High Rock Tenor, D3-B4)

Creepy man resembling more of a zombie. Makes harmless conversations seem awkward and foreboding. One of Frank's servants.

COLUMBIA: Female, Age Flexible (Range: Mezzo Soprano Belt, E4-E5)

One of Frank's servants. Tap dancing required.

FRANK-N-FURTER: Male, 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/physique.  

EDDIE/DR SCOTT: Male, 28-40 (Range: Baritone, E3-F#4)

Eddie, delivery man, "went to pieces." Misses the rock and roll of life. Comes back to life only to die after his solo. Dr. Scott is Eddie's Uncle. 

PHANTOMS/TRANSYLVANIANS (SATB) (planning to cast 4 ensemble)

Various Singers (SATB), will perform in scenes and help with scene transitions.