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Auditions: Schoolhouse Rock Live!
Raleigh Little Theatre is seeking performers for its upcoming production of Schoolhouse Rock Live! This show will be presented in the outdoor Stephenson Amphitheatre.
About the show
A pop culture phenomenon comes to the musical stage in Schoolhouse Rock Live! Tom, a nerve-wracked school teacher, is nervous about his first day of teaching. He tries to relax by watching TV, when various characters representing facets of his personality emerge from the set and show him how to win his students over with imagination and music. Inspired by the Emmy Award-winning 1970s Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math and more through clever, tuneful songs, experience Schoolhouse Rock Live! in RLT’s outdoor amphitheatre.
Originally Conceived and Directed by Scott Ferguson
Book by Scott Ferguson, Kyle Hall and George Keating
Music and Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, Bob Dorough, David Frishberg, Kathy Mandry, George Newall and Tom Yohe
Important dates
Audition Information Session: Monday, February 24, 2025 (Monday) 7-8pm [Register on Zoom here]
- This information session will include an overview of the audition process, forms, and guidance on how to prepare. This is a great session to attend if you have never auditioned for a show before, never volunteered at RLT, or if you would like to hear more from the creative team about the process and show.
General Auditions: March 3, 2025 (Monday) and March 4, 2025 (Tuesday) 7pm-10pm
Callback List: posted on RLT’s website by March 6, 2025 (Thursday) at 12pm
Callbacks: March 6, 2025 (Thursday) 7-10pm
Cast List: March 10, 2025 (Monday) by 5pm
Rehearsals: March 17 – April 24, 2025; Mondays, Tuesday, Thursdays, and Fridays 7-10pm, with some flexibility on weekends.
Tech rehearsals: April 26, 2025 (Saturday) and April 27, 2025 (Sunday), all day, exact times TBD
Tech dress rehearsals: April 28 – May 1, 2025 (Monday through Thursday) 7:30pm
Preview: May 2, 2025 (Friday) 7:30pm
Performances: Saturdays and Sundays, 1pm and 3pm, May 3 – 11, 2025; Rain hold dates May 18 and 19, 2025
Strike: Immediately following the last performance. All cast members are expected to stay for strike.
About the roles
Raleigh Little Theatre encourages actors of any ethnicity, identity, ability, etc. to audition for any role. If the script requires strict adherence to any characteristic(s), those will be listed in the character description. For this production, performers must be 16+.
TOM: (Male Presenting, Actor/Singer, Teen/Adult) Vocal Range: tenor/baritone/ability to sing harmonies, Bb2 – E4
GEORGE: (Male Presenting, Actor/Singer, Teen/Adult) Vocal Range: high tenor/baritone/ability to sing harmonies, Bb2 – A4
DINA: (Female Presenting, Actor/Singer, Teen/Adult) Vocal Range: alto/ability to sing harmonies, F3 – C5
SHULIE: (Female Presenting, Actor/Singer, Teen/Adult) Vocal Range: soprano/ability to sing harmonies, C4 – G5
About the production team
Executive Producer: Michele Weathers
Director: Kathleen Rudolph
Costume Designer: Ketti Shum
Music Director: Darylene Hecht
Choreographer: Sue Hill
Scenic Designer: Dennis R. Berfield
Sound Designer: John Maruca
Stage Manager: Doc Price
About the auditions
Click here to sign up for an audition day!
All auditionees should arrive ten minutes before the time they are signed up to help with check in. There are TWO general audition days. You need only attend ONE.
Actors ages 16 and older are eligible to audition. All those auditioning should bring sheet music in your preferred key and be ready to sing 16 bars of an upbeat comedic song. An accompanist will be provided. No a cappella or recorded accompaniments, please.
In addition, please come prepared to move – this means no skirts, sandals, flip flops or restrictive clothing. Please wear sneakers or jazz shoes and comfortable clothes. The ability to tap into your inner child is a plus.
All roles involve singing and movement, so we are looking for unique physical talents that you may have (ex: gymnastics, dance, juggling). Auditions may also involve improvisation and ensemble-building exercises.
Cold readings from the script will be done during the call back process.
Please fill out the following paperwork to bring with you to the auditions:
In addition to the paperwork, please email Cari@nullRaleighLittleTheatre.org with a recent picture of yourself by 4pm on Monday, March 3. The purpose of the picture is to help the director remember your amazing performance during auditions, so an informal picture is ideal, as long as it shows who you are and is recent.
Questions about auditions? Contact Michele@nullRaleighLittleTheatre.org
If you need any specific accommodations to audition, please contact Executive Producer Michele Weathers at Michele@nullRaleighLittleTheatre.org to make your request. Examples of accommodations made in the past are: wheelchair accessible audition space, large print materials, prompters in the audition room, volunteers to help fill out forms, and auditions by appointment.
Volunteer Access Fund
If you face financial barriers related to transportation to the theatre, please check out our Volunteer Access Fund pilot program!