Auditions: Rocky Horror Picture Show Live Shadow Cast Edition (in Nov)
September 14 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Rocky Horror Picture Show — Live Shadowcast Edition
Auditions · Sunday, September 14 · 7:00 p.m. · Sherbino (604 Clinton St.)
The Sherbino is casting for its live shadowcast production of The Rocky Horror Picture Show! This is your chance to step into the spotlight, don a wild costume, and bring this cult classic to life on stage.
What’s a Shadowcast?
A shadow cast is a troupe of live performers who act, lip-sync, and dance in front of the movie screen while the film plays. The audience joins the fun with call-backs, props, and dance numbers—creating a mash-up of film, live theater, and interactive party. Since the 1970s, shadowcasts have been the heartbeat of Rocky Horror’s midnight movie legacy, turning every performance into a raucous celebration of freedom, fun, and camp.
What to Expect if Cast
- Rehearsals:
- Monday, 9/15: 6-9pm
- Thursday, 9/18: 6-9pm
- Monday, 9/22: 6-9pm
- Saturday, 9/27: 12:30-3:30pm
- Thursday, 10/2: 6-9pm
- Sunday, 10/5: 11am – 2pm (before Barrelfest)
- Monday, 10/6: 6-9pm
- Thursday, 10/9: 6-9pm
- Sunday, 10/12: 2-5pm
- (NO rehearsals 10/13-10/19)
- Monday, 10/20: 6-9pm
- (NO rehearsal 10/23)
- Saturday, 10/25: 12:30-3:30pm
- Sunday, 10/26: 2-5pm
- Monday, 10/27: 6-9pm
- Sunday, 11/2: 2-5pm
- NOVEMBER 4 – 8: TECH AND SHOW WEEK
- Performances: Nov 7 & 8 (Nov 6 possible add)
No prior experience needed—just bring your enthusiasm, confidence to play big, and a willingness to be part of a high-energy team. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a first-timer, this is your chance to “do the Time Warp” in front of a live audience. Roles for All: From leads like Dr. Frank-N-Furter, Janet, and Brad, to ensemble characters, stage crew, and audience hype roles. Vibe: Big costumes, over-the-top characters, lip-sync performance, and lots of laughter.
Auditions are Sunday, September 14 at 7:00 p.m. at the Sherbino. Come ready to move, read, and show us your personality!
Audience participation & props
Part of the fun is joining in—dancing the Time Warp, shouting classic lines, and (at many shows) using safe, venue-approved props at specific moments (think newspapers in the “rain,” rubber gloves during the lab scene, lights during “There’s a Light,” etc.). We’ll share our house rules and provide a recommended prop list so everyone (and our screen!) stays happy. First-timers don’t need to know anything in advance—we’ll guide you.
Questions? Come meet the team on Sept 8 at 5:30 pm and get all the details. Costumes optional for the meeting—campy enthusiasm encouraged!
Sample of what a shadow cast looks like (from another show’s promotional video):
