MLOC Productions presents

Brief history of MLOC

MLOC Productions Incorporated is a non-professional, not-for-profit organisation administered by a Board of Management and assisted by volunteers.

MLOC was first established as the Mordialloc Philharmonic Society in 1945, operating as a choral society until the 1970s when, as the Mordialloc Musical Society, the group began staging full musical comedy productions. From 1985, as an incorporated association, the group has been known as the Mordialloc Light Opera Company and, from 1992, as MLOC Productions Incorporated.

MLOC's aims and objectives

The aims and objectives of MLOC Productions Inc. can be summarised as follows:

• To provide opportunities for the residents of the City of Kingston and neighbouring cities to participate on stage as performers in the presentation of quality musical theatre and concert entertainment

• To provide opportunities for the residents of the City of Kingston and neighbouring cities to participate off stage in valued front of house, back stage and production roles in the presentation of quality musical theatre and concert entertainment

• To provide quality entertainment to the residents of the City of Kingston and neighbouring cities and provide opportunities for them to attend our productions at very affordable prices

• To provide a training platform and source of practical experience for persons (students and others) who are seeking professional careers in theatre and theatre craft.

MLOC Productions Inc is a member of the Music Theatre Guild of Victoria. The generous support of the City of Kingston is gratefully acknowledged by MLOC.

MLOC's functional locations MLOC's activities take place at the following locations: 1) Rehearsals — Parkdale Church of Christ, Como Parade, Parkdale - twice a week, (Tuesday

& Thursday). Weekend rehearsal – various venues 2) Set construction/storage & costumes — CLOCworks (at rear), 230 Kingston Road Heatherton 3) Shows – Shirley Burke Theatre, 46 Parkers Road Parkdale Membership of MLOC Any member of the community with an interest in performing on stage, assisting off stage or learning stagecraft is eligible and can apply for membership. MLOC's members have, at times, ranged in age from children under ten to adults in their eighties. The annual membership fee is $40 adult and $30 concession.

Student membership (same rate as concession) applies to persons who are full time students and can prove their full time student status.

Being part of the cast of ‘Rock Of Ages’

Show fees are $190 ($175 concession) payable by all members of the cast. Show fees are used to insure you against injury during your participation in the show, so it is very important for your own wellbeing that they are paid. The show fee includes your MLOC membership fee and a $40 refundable deposit for your rehearsal material. A show t-shirt is also included. You may “upgrade” to a show hoodie for an extra $35 or order both a t-shirt and hoodie for an extra $65. Show fees are payable at the first rehearsal. No exceptions!

Cast members need to attend all rehearsals unless they are told specifically they are not required. Included in this pack is a rehearsal schedule. You need to let us know when you audition if you are already involved in an activity that will preclude you from attending any of the scheduled rehearsals. This will allow the production team to plan around your absence. Being absent from too many rehearsals is not only unfair to your fellow cast members, but also may mean your exclusion from the show. In the event that you will be absent from a rehearsal due to sickness, or some other unforeseen event, you can let the production team know via phone call or SMS.

There will be attendance sheets at each rehearsal and each show at the theatre, which you will need to sign as you arrive. This is primarily for Workplace Health and Safety reasons. Should we need to evacuate the venue for any reason, we need to know who is present.

There will also be flyers available which you can use to publicise the show to your family and friends. Most non-professional companies, such as MLOC, rely upon the cast to sell tickets, so it’s in your interests to publicise the show as much as possible.

There are a range of social events which are planned for the new show which we encourage you to partake in to allow you to get to know your fellow cast members.

Should you have skills in other areas, including set construction and painting, costuming, marketing, etc. we would love to hear from you. We are always looking for help with these aspects of producing our shows.

Our production team for this production is: Director: Jane Court Musical Director: Paul Coles Choreographer: Leah Osburn

Our Production Manager is Andrew Gyopar. He is your first port of call if you need to talk about matters regarding the production.

Audit ions

Singing & Acting (Closed, Individual auditions - each individual audition will be booked in 10min timeslots)

Dance auditions will be held at 10am on Sunday 16 June 2019 NB: We are holding dance audit ions before siging/acting audit ions. You must attend dance audit ions to be considered for a role in Rock of Ages Singing and acting auditions are closed, individual auditions. Each audition will be booked in 10 minute timeslots on either: Sunday 16 June from Midday at Tania Robins Dance Acadamy – 6/272 Lower Dandenong Rd Mordialloc or Tuesday 18 June from 7.30pm at Parkdale Church of Christ hall – 176 Como Parade West, Parkdale It is COMPULSORY that everyone attends both an individual singing & acting audit ion and the Choreography/Dance Audit ions

Please arrive at the audit ion venue 10-15 minutes prior to your booked time. If you are running late, need to reschedule or decide not to attend your audit ion please contact audit ions@mloc.org.au or 041........ as soon as you can.

AUDITION BOOKINGS: auditions@mloc.org.au

About the show It’s the tail end of the big, bad 1980s in Hollywood, and the party has been raging hard. Aqua Net hairspray, lycra and leg warmers, lace, leather, love and liquor flow freely at one of the Sunset Strips last legendary club venues, the Bourbon Room, owned and managed by local icons Dennis Dupre and Lonnie Barnett. This is the place where rock god, sex machine Stacee Jaxx takes the stage and scantily clad groupies line up to turn their fantasies into reality. Amidst the madness, aspiring rock star (and resident toilet cleaner) Drew Boley longs to take the stage as the next big thing (and longs for small-town girl Sherrie Christian, fresh off the bus from Kansas with stars in her eyes). But the rock and roll fairy-tale is about to end when German developers sweep into town with plans to turn the fabled Strip into just another capitalist strip mall. Can Drew, Sherrie and the gang save the strip–and themselves–before it's too late? Only the music of hit 80’s bands; Styx, Twisted Sister, REO Speedwagon, Whitesnake and more, hold the answer. Audit ion Requirements Please bring your completed audit ion form with you to your audit ion, along with a basic theatre resume and a current headshot with you for the production team to keep.

Book your audition slot online http://mloc.org.au/rockofages/

Vocal Audit ions Please prepare two contrasting songs in the style of the show but not from the show. Please note: you should perform your strongest song first as second songs are often not required. This is a rock musical, not a musical theatre style show. Other rock musicals include We Will Rock You, Tommy, American Idiot, Bare, Rent, Hair, Hedwig, Spring Awakening, Little Shop of Horrors and many more. Your audition piece can also be a voice-suitable rock song from any era. However, please feel free to audition with any song with which you feel comfortable and best shows your performance ability.

• Please bring with you a backing track for your audition. The track must not have any vocals (including backing vocals). We will have equipment to play from iPhones and Android phones. Backing tracks are encouraged, however, if you are relying on piano accompaniment please prepare sheet music in correct key for audition pianist

- It is possible we may cut your song off so if you have a great finish you definitely want us to

hear, start somewhere in the middle - For the same reason, if the song is very long, please know the time at which you need to

start/finish the backing track - Yes, you can accompany yourself during the audition. We encourage you to let us know if

you can play any instrument for possible inclusion in the show. - A range check or harmony check may be done at audition or call-backs

The roles are open to all ages and looks. If you can be the role, then you are in with a chance. Remember that casting is NOT about how talented you are, sometimes the most talented people are not cast because the fit is not right. It is about matching people to the role and to each other to

create a cohesive cast. Reminders for audit ionees:

- Don’t tell us about your cold, everyone says that, and we can hear it anyway - Be confident in your audition. Perform to us, don’t just sing - We are there to support you, not judge you. We know auditions are nerve wracking but try

to enjoy it. We want you to do well. - If you don’t get the role you want, try again! - We are looking for people who will bond together and support each other to create an

amazing show but also to create a great community and lifetime memories for you and the audience.

Acting Audit ions Dialogue from the show will be available at the audition. Consider arriving early to read through. We recommend finding a quiet place to read out loud the dialogue, it helps more than you think to get your mouth and tongue around the words. Even ask anyone around to listen to you and you listen to them read. Its all about collaboration and team building. Dance Audit ions (compulsory) Everyone is required at the dance audition. It will start with a movement audition and progress to a more advanced dance audition. Everyone is required at the movement audition and you are welcome to stay for the advanced session and drop out when you feel you have gone as far as you can. We really need to know your movement ability. We can use people of varying movement abilities so get in there and give it a go. On the day:

- Wear loose clothing - Jazz runners or sneakers - Bring water with you - Ensure you notify the choreographer of any special talents (EG: pole dancing, burlesque,

acrobatics) - Do your best but don’t overdo, look after yourself

Call Backs (if required)

- Call backs will be notified. - Not being called back does not mean you did not get a role, sometimes it is not required - If you are called back, not attending may take you out of the casting decision - Call back will include vocals from the show and dialogue, often with other cast to try out

matching and chemistry, so interacting and getting to know each other is important.

We want you to do well, so try to relax and enjoy the process. Preparation is key Cast Announcement Phone calls are made by committee a few days after call backs and we cannot do public announcements till everyone (successful or otherwise) is notified so please answer your phone during this period or return messages.

Rehearsal Attendance Rock of Ages is a very busy show for everyone (a couple of leads excepted) and ensemble are in nearly every song and will be on stage nearly the entire show, so please be available for all listed rehearsals and commit to attendance. Please note that some cast may be required for additional character development workshops on some Sundays in Edithvale. This will be discussed further during the season. CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS LEAD ROLES DREW BOLEY Drew works at the legendary Bourbon Room waiting for his big break and for his dreams to come true. He is instantly attracted to Sherrie, the new arrival from the Midwest who encourages him to go after his dreams. Boy meets girl, boy loses girl. “I wanna rock!” Appealing good-looking rocker with a boyish charm and vulnerability. Good comedic timing and strong rock tenor voice. Advantage: play guitar (even air guitar) (Vocal Range: Bb3-D5) Plays similar age to Sherrie SHERRIE CHRISTIAN A pretty, fresh-faced from the mid-West, who steps off the bus into the bright lights of downtown Los Angeles seeking stardom. Instantly attracted to Drew who comes to her aid when she is mugged on the Strip. Her dreams are shattered, and she ends up working as a Venus Club. “You gave me your heart, but words to you were lies” Strong acting (she has the clearest character arc) and comedic timing, strong rock belt, good movement, good harmony. Advantage: comfortable in revealing costumes (Vocal Range: G3-F5 Mezzo) Plays similar age to Drew LONNY BARNETT Lonny is the manager of the Bourbon Room and the narrator of the story who ‘breaks the fourth wall’. He is charming with a vibrant, ‘out there’ personality, the type of guy with who it would be fun to spend a drunken night. Lonny is two characters in this show. He is the very important narrator who holds the audience’s attention and tells the jokes and he is also the ‘mother’ of the Bourbon Room family. “You know what I mean, you little Playbill-holding freak machine” Very strong comedic timing and improvisation skills and strong rock vocals. Advantage: Stage presence and charisma and ability to make connections with the audience (Vocal Range: D3-D5 Tenor) Age can be flexible DENNIS DUPREE Dennis is the owner of the Bourbon Room. He’s a bit of a stoner, who’s been around a bit. He has been in a band or two, might be a Vietnam vet. He’s not sure if he should sell the club to the German developers or fight to keep it. A nice guy with a past that haunts his present. He has formed a family unit with Lonnie and Drew and the regulars at the Bourbon Club. “You remember when you ….. that baby llama?” Bari-tenor rock vocals. Advantage: strong comedic timing (Vocal Range: D3-G4) Plays old enough to have seen a lot of the world

STACEE JAXX Stacee is the lead singer of the highly successful hair/metal-rock band Arsenal who has decided to go solo and has ‘artistic’ differences with his bandmates who hate him. He has the typical big ego of a charismatic rock star. Self-important and intriguing in all the wrong ways. He is the ultimate bad boy, all about sex, drugs and rock-n-roll. “And the sushi in the Midwest! Did you know there’s no oceans there?” Great strong comedic timing and strong rock tenor voice. Advantage: Can play sexy on stage whether he is or is not (Vocal Range: C3-Eb5 Tenor) Age flexible JUSTICE CHARLIER Strong stage presence, charismatic with an easy sensuality. She was once a performer but now operates the Venus strip club where Sherrie winds up working. Takes on a maternal role for the girls that work for her – they call her Mama. Think Tina Turner or Cher strength. “Even sang backup on a few hit records” Strong, soulful vocals and belt needed. (Vocal Range: G3-Db5 Mezzo/Alto) Plays old enough to have been around West Hollywood during the disco era HERTZ KLINEMANN An older German male. Uptight, cold, intimidating businessman trying to buy up the Strip to develop it into shopping mall. He is the villain of the story but learns to connect with his son, Franz. “Clean, efficient living” Good comedic timing and baritone vocals. German accent required. (Vocal Range: F3-G#4 Baritone) Plays old enough to be Franz’s father FRANZ KLINEMANN Hertz’s dandyish son. Franz is shy and gentle with a big heart but pressured and intimidated by his father. He would rather be running a candy shop back in Hamburg. “I’m not gay, I’m just German” Strong vocals and excellent comedic timing. German accent (Vocal Range: Db3-E5 Tenor) Plays similar age to Regina. REGINA MCKAIG Regina is the ultimate protestor and a bit of a hippie. She is fighting to save Sunset Strip against the attempted takeover of the Strip and to save rock and roll. She is a leader, a fighter who never gives up. She also supports Franz to help him stand up to his overbearing father Hertz. “Power to the Proletariat” Good comedic timing and very strong belt vocals. (Vocal Range: A3-Eb5 Mezzo/Alto) Plays similar age to Franz. SUPPORTING ROLES (also appear with the ensemble) JA'KEITH GILL Boy band agent who lures Drew away from the Bourbon Room with a promise to make him a star. Will also appear as a member of the ensemble. A strong character actor with good comedic timing, strong rock bari-tenor. (Vocal Range: D3-B4 Bari/Tenor) Age open

WAITRESS #1 Works with Sherrie at the Bourbon Room and is her friend. She is a groupie who is keen to hook up with Stacee Jaxx. Hilariously referred to as “Waitress Number 1” in the show. Will also appear as a member of the ensemble. Featured singer with some dialogue. Strong vocals with strong rock belt. Alto. JOEY PRIMO Joey is a massive Arsenal and Stacee Jaxx fan who eventually replaces Stacee as Arsenal’s lead singer. Will also appear as a member of the ensemble. A young male with the rocker sensibility, strong rock tenor and strong/dance/movement ability. Tenor. GIRL TRIO (Sapphire, Destiny, Angel) Three featured, sassy female dancers / strippers. Must be comfortable in very skimpy/sexy clothing. Strong dancers proficient in jazz and modern, who work well together. Advantage: acting or singing CAMEO ROLES (all cameo cast wil l also be part of ensemble) MAYOR (male or female) Mayor of West Hollywood, who is faced with the decision to sell-out to Hertz. Strong vocals and comedic timing. Can be male or female, Tenor. Age open FATHER Sherrie’s conservative father, who objects to Sherrie’s move to LA. Strong vocals. MOTHER Sherrie’s conservative mother, who objects to Sherrie’s move to LA. but remains in contact. Strong vocals. CONSTANCE Reporter who is assigned to interview Stacy Jaxx. Must be able to deliver confident dialogue and move comfortably from uptight reporter to groupie in love with Stacee. Dialogue and movement skills. CANDI Transgender stripper at the Venus Club. Comedic timing. Dialogue. Dance skills an advantage DRUNK GIRL on the STRIP Sunset Strip character who appears frequently as a metaphor of how Sherrie’s life might turn out. Sings with Sherrie in Harden My Heart. YOUNG GROUPIE Young girl who hooks up with Stacee Jaxx. PROTESTORS Protestor #1 vocal line and dialogue Protestor #2 vocal line and dialogue Protestor #3 dialogue SLEEZY ORION RECORD PRODUCER Sleezy male record producer who tries to pick up Sherrie when she is working at the Venus Club.

Dialogue scene with Sherrie RECORD PRODUCERS Record Producer #1 and Record Producer #2 who turn down Drew as a rock performer - vocal ENSEMBLE Further cameo roles wil l come from the ensemble

• Stylist • Mugger • Oscar Presenter • Secretary • Hertz’ Assistants • Mugger • Announcer (TBC)

The ensemble also appears as: • Sunset Strip characters from the 1980s • Rockers/Dancers • Bourbon Room Patrons • Waiters/waitresses • Bartenders/Groupies • Riot Police/Protestors • Heavenly choir

Please note this show is a very busy show for ensemble members. Some or all ensemble appear in every song/item. About the show Writer: Chris D’Arienzo Origin Theatrical (Samuel French) Full Length Musical (120 minutes) Some Adult Themes (mild nudity, drug references, coarse language) Time: late 1980s Place: The Bourbon Room, Sunset Strip, West Hollywood, California, U.S.A.

Rock of Ages… … is a juke box musical that uses the rock hits of the late 80’s by the glam rock groups to bring fun and rock to the stage. It takes you back to the time of the big rock bands with the big egos playing big guitar solos with even bigger hair. Note: the musical differs from the 2012 movie which changed the plotline and some of the characters, moderated the jokes and as in most movie musicals took out the ensemble. The stage version is vastly superior to the movie version. Act One

• Cum on Feel the Noize - Lonny, Ensemble • Just Like Paradise - Lonny, Justice, Dennis, Drew, Ensemble • Nothin’ But a Good Time - Drew, Lonny, Dennis, Ensemble • Sister Christian - Lonny, Father, Mother, Sherrie, Drew, Ensemble • We Built This City - Regina, Hertz, Franz, Ensemble

• Too Much Time on My Hands - Dennis, Lonny, Drew, Hertz, Franz, Mayor, Regina, Stacee, Groupies

• Heaven - Drew • I Wanna Rock - Drew, Ensemble • Heaven (Reprise) - Drew • We’re Not Gonna Take It - Regina, Ensemble • Heaven/More Than Words/To Be With You - Drew, Sherrie, Waitress #1, Ensemble • Waiting for a Girl Like You - Drew, Sherrie, Stacee, Ensemble • Wanted Dead or Alive - Stacee, Sherrie, Ensemble • I Want to Know What Love Is - Stacee, Sherrie, Drew, Ensemble • Cum on Feel the Noize/We’re Not Gonna Take It (Reprise) - Stacee, Dennis, Sherrie,

Regina, Drew, Ja’Keith, Ensemble • Harden My Heart/Shadows of the Night - Sherrie, Justice, Ensemble • Here I Go Again - Sherrie, Dew, Stacee, Dennis, Lonny, Regina, Franz, Ensemble

Act Two

• The Final Countdown - Dennis, Lonny, Hertz, Franz, Regina, Ensemble • Anyway You Want It/I Wanna Rock - Justice, Drew, Ja’Keith, Ensemble • We’re Not Gonna Take It (Reprise) - Regina, Ensemble • High Enough - Sherrie, Drew, Ensemble • Beaver Hunt - Joey Primo • I Hate Myself for Loving You/Heat of the Moment - Sherrie, Stacee, Drew, Ensemble • Hit Me With Your Best Shot - Franz, Regina, Ensemble • Can’t Fight This Feeling - Lonny, Dennis, Ensemble • Every Rose Has Its Thorn - Justice, Sherrie, Drew, Franz, Regina, Hertz, Dennis, Lonny,

Stacee, Ensemble • Keep on Lovin’ You - Hertz • Oh Sherrie - Drew, Sherrie, Ensemble • The Search Is Over - Drew, Sherrie, Ensemble • Renegade - Stacee, Ensemble • Don’t Stop Believin’ - Company

Rehearsals, Production Week and Show Season • Welcome & induction Thursday 27 June 2019, 7.30pm

Parkdale Church of Christ, 176 Como Parade West, Parkdale • Induction & welcome (will include meet & greet, taking head shots, some promo photos,

costume measurements, handing out of scripts & scores, and other required paperwork)

• First rehearsal on Sunday 30 June from midday to 5pm and then each Tuesdays & Thursdays 7.30pm – 10.30pm Parkdale Church of Christ, 176 Como Parade West, Parkdale

• Rehearsal weekend – 17 & 18 August • Sunday Rehearsals, From Sunday 25 August 12.00pm – 5.00pm, Tania Robins Dance

Academy, Lower Dandenong

Rd, Mordialloc (Some Sundays may include some earlier start times as required) **From 25 August - 3 rehearsals a week until prod week (people required as scheduled)

• Sitzprobe 6 October 2019 – Details TBA

Production Week – Shirley Burke Theatre, Parkdale • Bump in Saturday 5 October 2019 – Start & Finish Time TBA • Production week Sunday 5 October to Thursday 10 October 2019

Sunday from 12.00pm (will include Theatre Induction, possible run through of show TBA) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

Call time 6.00pm Warmups 7.00pm Show Run 8.00pm

Monday 7 October - Show run (with available tech, costumes etc TBA)) Tuesday 8 October - Full Run – Full Costume & Makeup etc – Band & Tech Wednesday 9 October - Full Run – Full Costume & Makeup etc – Band & Tech Thursday 10 October – Preview/Charity Night - Full Run – Full Costume & Makeup etc – Band & Tech

Show Season – Shirley Burke Theatre, Parkdale 8pm shows

o Call time 6.00pm o Warmups 7.00pm o Curtain up 8.00pm

5pm shows o Call time 3.00pm o Warmups 4.00pm o Curtain up 5.00pm

2pm shows o Call time 12.00pm o Warmups 1.00pm o Curtain up 2.00pm

• Friday 13 October 8pm - Opening Night • Saturday 14 October 8pm

(please keep Saturday afternoon free for possible extra performance 2pm Matinee) • Sunday 15 October 5pm • Thursday 19 October 8pm • Friday 20 October 8pm • Saturday 21 October (2 Shows) 2pm & 8pm – Closing Night

Please note, you may be required for all rehearsals. If there are any dates during the rehearsal period you will be unavailable, please advise on your audition form (this is essential). This also includes any dates you may also be late to a rehearsal (eg work commitments etc). A detailed rehearsal schedule will be given to you at the induction night.

• Rehearsals will be Tuesday and Thursday evenings (7.30pm – 10.30pm) at Parkdale Church of Christ hall.

• Sunday Rehearsals will be from 18 August onwards (10.00am – 5.00pm with some possible earlier call times as required) at Tania Robins Dance Academy, Lower Dandenong Road, Mordialloc

For more information, please contact our Director Jane Court by email jane.court.roa2019@gmail.com

We all look forward to seeing you at the audit ions!