Melbourne’s next generation of performers are set to dial up the volume in Theatrical Inc’s School of Rock the Musical, which hits the National theatre in St Kilda from Saturday 1 to Sunday 9 November.
Theatrical Inc and Executive Producer Andrew Gyopar have brought the play based on the 2003 cult classic to life through a meticulous casting process which focused on bringing together young talent from across Melbourne.
Doreen’s 13-year-old Maia Vuillermin forms part of the ensemble and said she just had to audition for the challenge.
“I listen to a lot of rock music and love what this musical stands for. I think a lot of people will relate to the themes of identity and connection, so I had to audition,” she said.
“I have been trained to sing mostly in Broadway songs and this is rock so it was a great challenge to do a new style.”
Maple Rosbrook, 12, from Marymede Catholic College has a longstanding love for performance and takes on the role of the outgoing and bubbly Shonelle.
“I’ve loved singing and dancing since I was little. I started taking Acting for Stage classes when I was seven. When I was nine my parents took me to see 13 The Musical and I absolutely loved it,” Rosbrook said.
The musical is directed by Regional Tony Award winner Cody Riker, featuring musical direction by Mal Fawcett and choreography by Jaimee White.
Theatrical Inc are promising an energetic and explosive take on the cult classic following Dewey Finn’s journey of turning a class of prep-school students into a high-voltage rock band.
Tickets: booktickets.com.au/schoolofrock
