Thank you for your interest in performing at CenterStage Theatre at the JCC!
Most roles are paid a stipend which varies by production. We do not provide housing.Â
An American in Paris, The Musical
Auditions: September 10 at 6pm
Still looking for a few roles!
An American in Paris, The Musical
Rehearsals begin March 2025
Performances: May 3–18, 2025
All adult roles are paid.
Book by Craig Lucas. Music and Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin
Director: CenterStage Artistic Director Ralph Meranto
Choreographer: Draper Artistic Director Jamey Leverett
Musical Director: Andrew Cooke
Accent Coach/Intimacy Director: Sara Bickweat Penner
Stage Manager: Thomas Markham
Location:Â Jewish Community Center, 1200 Edgewood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618
Prepare 32 bars of a musical theatre song consistent with the style of the show. Have an alternate/contrasting song prepared as well. Bring sheet music in the correct key. Please come prepared to dance and sing.
Auditions will begin at 6pm with vocals. Dance call for all will follow.
Video submissions are accepted, but not preferred. Email rmeranto@jccrochester.org
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About the Show…
Inspired the by the classic Gene Kelly film, the story of American soldier Jerry Mulligan at the end of WWII has been reimagined as a dance extravaganza.
Roles for adults and young adults as lead characters and ensemble tracks. All performers will need some degree of dance ability which varies by role. All tracks open to all races and ethnicities.
Produced in partnership with the Draper Center for Dance Education, the production will feature Draper dancers as the core dance ensemble.
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Thank you to thse that auditioned for AN AMERICAN IN PARIS at the JCC. We will be announcing the cast soon but we are still looking for the following tracks:
Lise Dassin (Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano) Age range 17-30 – French, Jewish – A skilled Ballet Dancer who has been in hiding at the Baurel house during Hitler’s occupation of France. She has an internal struggle with her grief, guilt, sense of loyalty and dreams for the future. Strong classical/ballet dance training required. Vocal experience helpful but not required.
Madame Baurel (Mezzo-Soprano) – Age range 40+ – French, Henri’s parents. They have been hiding Lise during the war. They are encouraging Henri to propose to Lise. Loving, supportive, shell-shocked from the Nazi occupation. Acting and singing role, she dances in select ensemble numbers.
Male Ensemble – Will play townspeople, soldiers, customers, Ensemble will perform in several dance numbers, customized to the ability of the performer.
French accents required for all French characters. Accent coaching will be provided.
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s
School of Rock, the Musical
Auditions: Sunday, September 15 and Tuesday, September 17
Youth Tracks: 6pm (School age performers able to play youth ages 10–15)
Adult Tracks: 7pm (Adult performers ages 25+)
Callbacks: Wednesday, September 18
Rehearsals begin October 2024.
Performances: December 7–22, 2024
Roles available to for all races, ethnicities and genders.
All adult roles are paid.
Location: RocStar Academy, 349 West Commercial Street, East Rochester, NY 14445, Suite 2850Â
Entrance on the back side of the Piano Works complex. Please park behind the plaza all the way to the left. Enter through door 349-3 and follow the signs for ROC Star Academy.  Come to either audition day, not both.
Based on the Paramount movie by Mike White
Book by Julian Fellowes, Lyrics by Glen Slate, New Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Director: Karin Bowersock
Choreographer: Katie Keller Groat
Vocal Director: Jordan Bachmann
Musical Director: Jason Tortorici
Stage Manager: Beverly Bauman
Prepare 32 bars of a musical theatre song consistent with the style of the show. Have an alternate/contrasting song prepared as well. Bring sheet music in the correct key.
Auditioners that play a musical instrument (see tracks below) please come prepared to perform a brief section that shows your skills. Drum kit and piano will be provided.
Dance auditions will be at callbacks only.
Video submissions are accepted. Email centerstage@jccrochester.orgÂ
About the Show…
Based on the hilarious film, this fish-out-of-water musical follows Dewey Finn, a failed rock star who decides to earn a few extra bucks by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. There, he turns a class of straight-A students into a mind-blowing rock band. Produced in partnership with the RocStar Academy.
Adult Principal Roles
Dewey Finn – Rock Tenor (B2-A5) 25-40 An overly ambitious, rock-obsessed, under achiever. A highly energetic and comedic role. Must be able to play guitar competently.
Rosalie Mullins – Soprano (A3-D6) 25-40 An uptight and highly strung headmistress of an elite school. Driven by success and prestige. However, inside lives a caged, rock and roll lover. Sings in both high coloratura and rock-belt styles.
Ned Schneebly – Baritone (C3-F#4) 25-40 Substitute teacher and former bandmember of Dewey’s, Ned has decided to take the ‘responsible’ road in life and has given up on his dreams of becoming a rock legend. Desperate for the approval of his partner, Patty, even if it goes against his core beliefs. Rock voice preferred. Guitar a plus.
Patty di Marco – Mezzo-Soprano (B3-E5) 25-40 The loving but dominating partner of Ned, Patty is constantly trying to mould Ned into the person she thinks he should be. Hate’s Dewey and wants him out of her and Ned’s life. Strong belt required.
Mrs. Sheinkopf 35-50 Ms. Sheinkopf has been at Horace Green for as long as anyone can remember. Her years of service have not softened her. Pop/Rock singer who moves well.
Adult Ensemble
Tracks for 5 men and 4 women, ages mid twenties and up. Looking for a fun group who will play the teachers, parents, rock musicians, punks, and all the remaining roles. Each track is high energy and has a lot of stage time, singing and movement/dance. Ensemble will need great characterization and comedic skills, and will do lots of costume changes!
Youth Roles
Roles for school age performers able to play youth ages 10–15.
Youth of all ethnicities and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Most roles are open to everyone, regardless of gender.
Summer Hathaway – (A3-D5) Highly intelligent, over achieving and overly controlling Horace Green student with a demanding presence. Holds high expectations and standards for herself and everyone around her. Suspicious of Dewey and his unorthodox teaching ways. Pop singer with the ability to move well.
Tomika – (vocals, A3-G5) A new student at Horace Green, her fathers are failing to see that she is struggling to fit in. Withdrawn and shy but with an underlying enthusiasm and desire to be part of the band. Blows everyone away when she sings. Must have a strong singing voice.
Zack Mooneyham (guitar) – (A3-D5) A highly gifted musician and songwriter but struggles to connect with his overbearing, workaholic mother. Must be able to move well and seriously rock at guitar with some serious solo skills. Pop/rock vocals.
Freddie Hamilton (drums) – (A3-D5) High energy kid with no place to express it, until he finds the drums. This is the kid who comes from a working-class background and unlike many of his classmates – was not born with a silver spoon in his mouth. His father (who is not happy about Freddie’s obsession with music) never lets him forget it. Pop/rock singer with exceptional drum skills and personality.
Katie (bass)Â – (A3-D#5) Distinguished by her talent for the bass, Katie takes to being in the band like a fish to water. Energetic, enthusiastic with a lot of rhythm and attitude. Pop/Rock vocals with the ability to move well. Must play the bass well and bility to also play the cello is a plus for this role.
Lawrence (piano/keyboard)Â – (A3-D#5) A shy, awkward boy, unconfident and maybe clumsy, but a genius on the keyboard who needs a free spirit like Dewey to lead him out of the darkness. Pop/Rock vocals and good mover. Epic piano skills a must.
Marcy – (A3-G5) Back-up singer with style. Pop/Rock vocals and great mover.
Shonelle – (A3-G5) Back-up singer with style. Pop/Rock vocals and great mover
Billy Sandford – (A3-D5) A boy with a marked artistic flair, and other problems. Pop/Rock singer and confident mover.
Sophie – (A3-D5) Pop/Rock singing voice and with the ability to move well.
Mason Ward – (A3-D5) The techno expert of the class. A real brain. Sets up the lighting for the band on his/her laptop. Pop/Rock singing voice and with the ability to move well.
James – (A3-D5) Acts as the band’s security. Pop/Rock singing voice and with the ability to move well.
Madison – (A3-D5) Pop/Rock singing voice and with the ability to move well.