AUDITION NOTICE: Rock of Ages: Youth Edition - Second Star Youth Theatre

Title: Rock of Ages: Youth Edition

Presented By: Second Star Youth Theatre

Genre: Rock Musical / Comedy

Synopsis: Set on L.A.’s iconic Sunset Strip in 1987, Rock of Ages: Youth Edition follows Drew, a hopeful rocker from South Detroit, and Sherrie, a small-town dreamer chasing stardom. Their love story unfolds against the chaos of The Dupree Room — a legendary rock bar under threat from developers. With rock gods, rebellious dreamers, outrageous glam, and some of the biggest ’80s anthems ever written, this musical is a loud, high-energy celebration of love, fame, friendship, and never stop believin’.

Audition Date: Video Auditions Only — Due Saturday 20 December 2025

Audition Time: Submit before 11:59pm on the due date

Audition Requirements:

• Full details are emailed to registered auditionees in early December.

• Requirements include:

• 1–2 songs from the show

• Scene reading options

• Dance combo with strong energy, personality and performance quality

• No need to prepare external songs — all material comes from the show

Audition Registration: https://forms.gle/3XEXV4rpuTr9CTkY9

Audition Pack: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dQUDdAw0asQLpvJStQOOaJfdrzltqDnn/view

Performance Dates: Saturday 17 January 2026

Performance Times: 3:00pm & 6:00pm

Performance Location: Marjorie Godfrey Theatre, Cavendish Road State High School, Cnr Cavendish Rd & Holland Rd, Holland Park

Rehearsal Dates: Monday 12 January – Friday 16 January 2026

Daily intensive rehearsals: 9:00am – 4:00pm

Performer Age: Ages 10–18 (as at 17 January 2026)

Director / Music Director: Lauren McNamara

Choreographer: Isabella Maric

Other Information:

• Participation Fee: $320 per performer

• Fee includes rights, creatives, venue hire, sets, props, costumes, t-shirt, script, and performance-day dinner

• All auditionees are guaranteed a place in the cast

• Some costume items may come from performers’ own wardrobe

• Audition instructions emailed in December

• Lead/featured cast will receive materials early to begin learning lines and lyrics

Available Roles / Character Breakdown:

• Lonny Barnett Charming, hilarious narrator. Great comic timing, big personality. Gender: Male — Range: Ab2–Eb4

• Justice Charlier Warm, soulful club owner with a powerhouse voice. Gender: Female — Range: Ab2–Eb4

• Dennis Dupree Laid-back bar owner with dry humour and heart. Gender: Male — Range: Gb2–E4

• Drew Boley Sweet, passionate aspiring rock star. Romantic lead. Gender: Male — Range: G2–Eb4

• Sherrie Christian Hopeful small-town girl chasing her dreams in L.A. Gender: Female — Range: G3–Eb5

• Stacee Jaxx Over-the-top rock legend with swagger and comedy. Gender: Male — Range: G2–B3

• Father Traditional, worried dad. Gender: Male — Range: A2–E4

• Mother Warm, supportive, compassionate. Gender: Female — Range: G3–F#4

• Mayor Confident, flashy politician. Gender: Any — Range: D3–A3

• Regina Energetic, outspoken activist fighting for the Strip. Gender: Female — Range: G3–Eb5

• Hilda Klinemann Bold, comedic German developer. Gender: Female — Range: G3–Db5

• Franz Klinemann Sweet, gentle-hearted son with big dreams. Gender: Male — Range: Db3–E4

• Ensemble Agents, fans, waitresses, bar patrons, dancers, reporters, rockers & Sunset Strip characters. All genders, all voice types encouraged to audition.