MTG School of Rock auditions this weekend

A109 Light Utility Helicopter flight with mayor Gisborne City from the air in November 2023.

Auditions for musical comedy School of Rock, produced by Musical Theatre Gisborne, are on this weekend.

Andrew Lloyd Webber bought the rights to the show for a stage musical in 2013. The musical has a book by Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes

People might be more familiar with the earlier incarnation that is the classic School of Rock movie, starring a hilarious Jack Black.

Here in Gisborne, the musical is being directed by Belinda Campbell who has previously directed The Addams Family and will be working alongside  music director Waiora Paul-Utiera and choreographers Kylah Ashwell and Paul Hawaikirangi.

The story hinges on failed wannabe rock star Dewey Finn who takes up his friend’s job by posing as a substitute teacher. With no qualifications for teaching, he instead starts introducing the students to the glories of rock music.

Four key roles (for musicians and singers)  are up for grabs —Dewey Finn , Rosalie Mullins, Ned Schneebly and Patty di Marco.

As well, there is a need  for people wanting to  play the roles of the adult ensemble which includes a group of teachers and parents.

There are roles for  teens (year 9 upwards) and adults.

A pre-audition info session starts tomorrow June 17 at 4pm at MTG Clubrooms in Innes Street. Bookings for auditions are required.

Callbacks will  be on Sunday. Check the MTG website for further details.