I want to try out for the Rocky Horror shadowcasted "chorus", what do you think they'll have me do?

Question

it's small theater, and you don't actually have to speak except for call-outs, what do you think the auditions will consist of?

Thanks!

Answer 1

probably LOTS of dancing, and of course a singing portion. but i remember that the chorus did a lot of dancing... so make sure to wear clothes you can move in! hope that helps!

Answer 2

At my theater, the trannies/chorus are required to put in a few training sessions with other trannies. They train them to do the Time Warp, any screen gags, as well as the blocking specific to our theater.  

During this time they are also required to pick which trannie they want to be and put together the costume.

Once they are ready, they perform for (I think) 5 regular Saturday night shows with an audience. After that, the trannie/chorus sub group votes on if the person passed. Since trannies are handled as a sub group, the rest of the cast does not vote on their auditions.

Anyway, that is how it is handled at my theater. Each theater is different and handles it in their own way. Hope this gives you some idea of what to expect though.

And no, you do not have to actually sing. You just have to move your lips whenever the trannies sing in the actual movie. Some people perfer to sing-along, but that is your choice. I always sing at the same time because I feel it looks more realistic.