Staff
Producer/Sound & Video Designer: Zach Rosing
Director: Zack Neiditch
Choreographer: Kenny Shepard
Music Director: Tenéh B. C. Karimu
Costume Designer: Anthony James Sirk
Hair/Makeup Designer: Drew Bryson
Lighting Designer: Michael Moffatt
Technical Director: Phoenix Lyons
Intimacy Director: Claire Wilcher
Original Scenic Design: Shane Cinal
Associate Producer: Craig Mince
Stage Manager: Katie Angel
Marketing: BC Productions
Performance Dates
Thursday October 15th 7:30pm - Preview
Friday October 16th 7:30pm - Opening Night
Saturday October 17th 7:30pm
Friday October 23rd 7:30pm
Saturday October 24th 7:30pm
Thursday October 29th 7:30pm
Friday October 30th 7:30pm
Saturday October 31st 7:30pm (Possible 10:30 Show)
Auditions will be held by appointment on Sunday, May 17th, starting at 6pm, or Monday, May 18th, starting at 7pm. Callbacks will be on Tuesday, May 19th. Auditions are scheduled at the Athenaeum, 401 E Michigan St in Indianapolis. We are also accepting video submissions.
Visit https://bit.ly/rockyauditions26 to register for auditions. We will email you a specific time slot a few days before your audition.
Please prepare a song no longer than two minutes that fits the style of Rocky Horror (but nothing from the show, please) and bring sheet music in the correct key. An accompanist will be provided. Dress appropriately for the dance audition.
If you're only auditioning for the narrator, you just need to read from the script. Video submissions are encouraged, but you're welcome to attend in-person auditions.
Auditioners should be:
-18+ (as of September 1st)
-strong singer
-comfortable in revealing clothing/underwear
-comfortable in sexual situations
-comfortable(ish) in high heels
Rehearsals start in September. Attendance at strike on Sunday, November 1st, is mandatory. Conflicts are discouraged and may affect casting decisions—please list any conflicts on your audition form. All roles are paid.
To learn more about the show, like us on Facebook or Instagram @RockyHorrorIndy. Questions? Text Producer Zach Rosing at (317) 727-6772 or email rocky@rockyhorrorindy.com.
Video Auditions
While in-person auditions are strongly encouraged, video submissions will be accepted for those unable to attend. Register using the audition link above and choose the video option. The deadline for video submissions is Monday, May 18th, at 7pm.
If you’re submitting for a lead role, include a reading of your character. You can find sides for each part at https://bit.ly/4swto1U.
Please submit a dance video. You’ll find choreo instructions at https://youtu.be/Py8F9sW5_QI and a demonstration at https://youtu.be/72l60hMxSpY. In your video, please mention if you have any tumbling experience, such as aerials, walkovers, handsprings, etc.
Those submitting for the ensemble, please include a ballet pass if possible: tombé, pas de bourrée, glissade, grand jeté développé / (saut de chat). Feel free to also showcase a right and left grand battement.
Character Breakdown
The roles of Rocky and Frank ‘N Furter have already been cast. All listed roles are still open. There are no restrictions on age, race, gender, or size—any auditioner may be considered for all roles. All roles will be paid.
Brad Majors: Uptight, nerdy young professional. A bit of a stick in the mud. Spends much of the show in underwear. Tenor/Baritone
Janet Weiss: Young, sunny, and optimistic. Spends much of the show in underwear. Mezzo-Soprano
Riff Raff: The sinister, creepy butler. Tenor, Strong Rock Belter
Magenta: The overdramatic, mysterious maid. Mezzo-Soprano/Alto, Strong Belter
Columbia: A tubular, energetic groupie. You must be a strong technical dancer; tapping is preferred. Mezzo-Soprano
Eddie/Dr. Scott (role will be double cast): Frank’s rockabilly ex-lover and also his stuffy German uncle. Baritone
Ensemble: 6 strong singer/dancers, present onstage through the majority of the show.
Criminologist (Narrator): A stuffy and pompous storyteller. Non-singing.
Zach & Zack
...strive to blend their separate styles of detailed technical work and highly physical acting into productions that leave lasting impressions on audience members. Our 2014 and 2016 productions of Rocky Horror and our 2018 production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch won NUVO’s Best of Indy for #1 Locally Produced Play. Other collaborations include Julius Caesar (co-production with IndyShakes), YAS TWAIN, The Gab (IndyFringe 2017 Outstanding Local Show and Audience Choice winner), The Great Bike Race, Holy Ficus, Bat Boy The Musical, Heathers The Musical, and Mad Mad Hercules. Follow us on Instagram @zachnzack