08/13/2026
🚨 AUDITION NOTICE: ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW (Shadow Cast edition)
Who can audition?
Anyone aged 18+
Casting Statement:
We strongly encourage performers of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to audition. We are committed to inclusive casting and enthusiastically welcome actors of diverse races, ethnicities, body types, abilities, gender identities, and expressions. Casting decisions will be based on strength of storytelling and acting ability.
Synopsis:
On a dark and stormy November evening, newly engaged innocents Brad Majors and Janet Weiss are on the way to visit their former high school science teacher and now friend, Dr. Everett Scott. Along the way, they face car trouble, and find an isolated mansion where they hope to be able to use the telephone to call for road service. Instead of quickly getting help and leaving, Brad and Janet get caught up in the goings-on at the mansion and its master, a transvestite scientist, Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Beyond the annual Transylvanian Convention ball taking place, they also become privy to Dr. Furter's private unveiling of her latest scientific project. If they could speak to Dr. Scott, they would further learn the bigger secret kept by Dr. Furter and her closest associates. If Brad and Janet are able to make it out of the diabolic lair that is Dr. Furter's mansion alive, they may be forever changed from their innocent selves by the experience.
CONTENT WARNING: This play contains adult language and themes for comedic affect.
Show Dates:
Friday Oct. 30, 2026 @7:00pm
Friday Oct. 30, 2026 @ 12:00am
Saturday Oct. 31, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Saturday Oct. 31, 2026 @12:00am
Audition Dates, Times, and Links:
August, Saturday 29th, 2026 6:00-9:00pm
August, Sunday 30th, 2026 7:00-9:00pm
Location: Rhode Center for the Arts, 514 56th Street, Kenosha, Wisconsin 53140
Audition Sign Up Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844AAAF2BA4FEC25-65116136-rocky
Audition Form: https://rhodecenter.ludus.com/form.php?form_id=21237
Audition Preparation:
For all: please prepare a 30-60 second comedic monologue. Please show me what you can do! While there is no actual speaking in the shadowcast, I want to see how you move. We will also participate in some improvisation activities, so wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
If submitting a pre-recorded audition, present a monologue that is consistent with the character you are trying for (see character descriptions below). Please send submissions to [email protected].
Rehearsals:
Rehearsals will be Monday through Thursday evenings (6:30PM-9:00PM), starting Monday September 14, 2026.
Please expect Sunday for Que to Que and a Saturday work day (early afternoon to early evening)
Expect fight, dance, and intimacy choreography.
Must be available Saturday, October 24 through Thursday, October 29th (tech/dress rehearsal week).
Director: Molly Grabiel ([email protected])
Assistant Director: Jay Ballard
Characters: All characters are available for all genders and identities.
Dr. Frank-N-Furter, A Scientist- A charismatic, “sweet transvestite” alien mad scientist. He is theatrical, dominant, and determined to create the perfect man.
Janet Weiss, A Heroine- A naive, squeaky-clean heroine who undergoes a major awakening.
Brad Majors, A Hero- Janet’s boring, conservative fiancé who also loses his inhibitions in the castle.
Riff Raff, A Handyman- The creepy, hunchbacked handyman. He is Frank-N-Furter’s loyal but ultimately rebellious brother from the planet Transylvania.
Magenta, A Domestic- Riff Raff’s sister and a domestic servant. She is seductive and extraterrestrial.
Columbia, A Groupie- A high-energy, tap-dancing groupie who is deeply devoted to Frank-N-Furter.
Rocky Horror, A Creation- Frank’s physically perfect, artificially created “muscle man” who is naive and sensitive.
Eddie, Ex Delivery Boy- A rough, rebellious delivery boy and rocker who was formerly Frank’s lover.
Dr. Everett Scott, A Rival Scientist- A wheelchair-bound scientist investigating Eddie’s disappearance.
The Criminologist, An Expert- This character stands apart from the action to guide the audience through the story with a dry, comedic tone.
Transylvanian Party-goers
