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The production staff is made up of volunteers who generously offer their services and talents. The sets are designed and painted by the membership, so that there is a personal touch in each production we create. We have experienced members who are willing to teach newcomers about the various aspects of theater production.

Whether you have a lot of free time, or just a few hours to come paint with us, there is always something fun and exciting to do with Colonial Chorus Players!

AUDITIONS

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Miscast Cabaret || Rocky Horror

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A MISCAST CABARET

A Fundraiser for Colonial Chorus Players
Directed by Dr. Kellie Tropeano
Produced by Luisiana Cruz and Tricia Freitas

PERFORMANCE DATES
Friday, June 13, 2025
Saturday, June 14, 2025

LOCATION
Auditions, rehearsals, and performances at the Old Hose House Theater, 1249 Main Street, Reading, MA.

AUDITION SIGNUPS
Sunday, June 1, 3–8 PM

Sign up for one 15-minute time slot on the Signup Genius Signup Genius.


AUDITION PREPARATION
Prepare two full songs that would potentially be performed in the Miscast Cabaret, and please bring sheet music for the accompanist.


REHEARSAL One rehearsal Sunday, June 8, 4–7 PM

FINANCIAL COMMITMENT
We are asking each cast member to make a donation of $25. Each cast member will receive two comp tickets to one of the performances. All proceeds benefit our campaign to put a new roof on our historic building.

QUESTIONS?
Contact Luisiana Cruz at . president@ccp1961.org

RICHARD O’BRIEN’S THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Richard O’Brien

Director—Andrew Rhodes
Music Director—Andrew Wray
Choreographer—Amy Oldenquist
Producer—Sharyn Taitz
Stage Manager—Jen Ryan Gelzleichter

Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show is presented by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals Company.

PERFORMANCE DATES
Friday, October 10, 2025 @ 7:30 PM
Saturday, October 11, 2025 @ 7:30 PM
Sunday, October 12, 2025 @ 2:00 PM
Thursday, October 16, 2025 @ 7:30 PM
Friday, October 17, 2025 @ 7:30 PM
Saturday, October 18, 2025 @ 7:30 PM

LOCATION
Auditions, rehearsals, and performances at the Old Hose House Theater, 1249 Main Street, Reading, MA.

AUDITION DATES & CALLBACKS
Please sign up for one of the following dates & blocks of time on Signup Genius.
Monday, June 2, 7–8:30 PM
Monday, June 2, 8:30–10 PM
Thursday, June 5, 7–8:30 PM
Thursday, June 5, 8:30–10 PM

Date for callbacks, if needed, to be determined.

AUDITION PREPARATION
Prepare 32 measures (30–60 seconds) of a musical theatre song in the style of the show, but not a song from the show, and mark sheet music for accompanist. Following vocal auditions, the choreographer will teach a short routine to the group. You may also be asked to read from the script. Note: Improv experience appreciated. Must be comfortable on stage in various stages of undress.

Bring completed Audition Form, Rehearsal Conflicts Calendar, sheet music, and headshot and résumé if you have them. Arrive 15 minutes early to complete paperwork, and expect to stay for your entire 90-minute block of time.
Link to Audition Sides.

CONFLICTS
Please print the Rehearsal Conflicts Calendar, fill out any conflicts, and bring it with you to your audition. No additional conflicts except for emergencies will be accepted once rehearsals begin. Not everyone will be called for every rehearsal. Dress rehearsals and performances are mandatory for all cast members.

REHEARSAL SCHEDULE (Beginning Monday, February 24, 2025)
Sundays, 6–9 PM
Mondays, 7–10 PM
Tuesdays, 7–10 PM

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
All roles open to inclusive casting to all ethnicities, races, genders, identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. Actors must be at least 18 years old to participate in this production.

• 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 fiancée, 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 under pressure easily.
• NARRATOR: Male, Age Flexible (Non-Singing Role) Follows our two heroes 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, 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. Dr. Scott is Eddie’s uncle.
• PHANTOMS/TRANSYLVANIANS: (SATB) Various singers.

FINANCIAL COMMITMENT
Adult cast members are required to become a member of Colonial Chorus Inc. by paying annual dues of $25 for the season that runs June 2025–May 2026.

GENERAL POLICIES
This General Policies document contains important information about Colonial Chorus Players. Please read before auditioning.

QUESTIONS?
Contact Sharyn Taitz at srtz1@comcast.net