Resolution Rocks: A New Musical

Had the best time auditioning for this new show last weekend! Such an exciting opportunity to be involved at the start of what I’m sure is going to be a massive hit! They’re still looking for men if anyone is interested or knows someone that might be right!

It’s giving, Brassed off/Come from away vibes, Open Mic Night brings together loads of diferent personalities to save the bar and music venue they’ve all come to love so much

There’s a character for everyone to relate to. Unexpected friendships, deep conversations and everyone’s own backgrounds have been curated so carefully by the incredibly talented creative team!

Emily – June 7th 2026

Send your expression of interest to info@resrocks.com

1. THE AUDITIONS

If you are interested in being a part of this exciting new Musical, why not consider auditioning?
The first audition workshop happened on June 7th 2026 and a second is planned for June 20th.

There are still main and supporting roles available.

The Auditions will be held at Move@HD1 which is situated just inside the Huddersfield Ring-Road above the Thai Sakon restaurant.

Have a look at the character descriptions below and contact us on info@resrocks.com if you are interested in auditioning.

The door is open and the music’s live!

2. THE SHOWS CHARACTERS

2.1 Principal Characters

• Alvin Corbet (50 – 65 years) – Bar manager and MC for the open-mic night. Alvin is a sharply dressed, larger than life host. He introduces the acts, and makes all the announcements. He tells jokes, creates the atmosphere and keeps the show going. Everybody loves Alvin. We later find out that, underneath the carefree surface, Alvin is not what he seems. A good man, haunted by his own demons. Requirements: Strong singing voice, experienced actor, with the ability to portray both humour and pathos.
• Toby (25 – 30 years) – An extraordinarily gifted guitarist, vocalist and songwriter. He had an abusive mother, and remains scarred by the constant undermining of his confidence. He is now a barman at Resolution and always looks forward to open-mic night. Nobody knows his ‘musical’ secret – he’s just the barman, and he would never have the confidence to perform for them. Toby is the male love interest in the show. Requirements: Strong singing voice, experienced actor. Will need to portray a mixture of socially comfortable and shy. Some basic guitar skills needed.
• Kelly (25 – 30 years) – The choir’s chief mutineer. A socially confident young lady, Kelly is at constant loggerheads with Dorothy the choir mistress. Kelly is a dental nurse by day but dislikes her job. She has a secret desire to pack it in and travel the world. Kelly and barman Toby become the show’s love interest. Requirements: Strong singing voice, experienced actor. Will need to portray ‘flirty’ authentically.
• Joe (20 – 25 years) – A perennial churchgoer, the only songs he will perform are the gospel songs he sings in church. Dad left when he was a young and mum raised him on her own. He has always been a loner and others tend to perceive him as strange. He had a childhood filled with bullying.  When his mum dies unexpectedly, a long-awaited change in Joe’s identity is triggered. Requirements: Strong singing voice, experienced actor. Will need to portray transgender female authentically.
• Gabby Dawson-Jones (40 – 55 years) – Head-Teacher of a local primary school. She was brought up on the music of Dolly Parton, Tammy Wynette and Patsy Cline. Gabby has always had a love of country music and has a voice to match. The only thing that allowed her to get over her breakdown is her music. She discovered Resolution and her weekly visits there are her salvation. Requirements: Strong singing voice, experienced actor. Will need to portray wisdom with a strong motherly approach.
• Zak-Attak (18 years) – Writes and records songs in his bedroom and is becoming an international success on TikTok, with his own particular brand of techno. He has a strong relationship with his adopted sister Jem. She writes the lyrics to go with his music. Requirements: Strong singing voice, experienced actor. Will need to portray Gen-z teen with an endearing older-brotherly warmth. Must have a sense of comedy timing.
• Jem-I’m-a-Rhymer (16 years) – Jem is Zak’s younger sister. She has a selective mutism and can’t speak in public, due to some previous unspecified trauma. She writes the lyrics to Zak’s tunes. She and Zak are close. Requirements: Strong singing voice. Will need to be a good physical actor who can portray emotion without words. Must have dancing skills.
• Colin Taylor (70 – 80 years) – a regular at Resolution, Colin has been involved in the music industry since he was a young man and is always desperate to perform at Resolution. However, he is never taken seriously by the other regulars and is constantly being put off performing. Unbeknown to anyone else, Colin has been diagnosed with Motor Neurons Disease (MND), which is why he is unable to play the piano properly anymore. Requirements: Strong singing voice, experienced actor. Will need to portray both comedically and with pathos. Some basic piano skills would be helpful.
• Dorothy (50 – 70 years) – the choir-leader, who thinks that anything after 1893 is not worth the paper it was written on. She will tolerate some modern music – a few Beatles songs and the odd Andy Williams maybe, but even that feels like a compromise. She is also foster-mother to both Zak and Jem. Requirements: Strong singing voice, experienced actor. Will need to portray strict, over the top feistiness with a light undercurrent of warmth at times.

2.2 Support Characters

THE CHOIR

The local choir use Resolution as a rehearsal space. There is dissent in the ranks and a break off group who want to become more modern, end up performing at the open-mic night. The choir includes:

• Claire (25 – 40 years) – Emotional and likely to overdramatise. Must be a strong singer and comfortable with harmonies.
• Tracy (25 – 40 years) – Level-headed and sensible. Must be a strong singer and comfortable with harmonies.
• Ryan (18 – 25 years) – Sensible and academic. Must be a strong singer who is comfortable with harmonies and has a strong solo voice. Must play piano to a reasonably high standard. Will also play ‘Young Colin’ in one scene.
• Chris (25 – 40 years) – Prone to being socially clumsy and insensitive.
• Maurice McManus (50 – 70 years) – A&R man and Colin’s old mate from the Abbey Road days. Maurice is a dapper, opulent and glittery professional. Maurice appears in one long scene and one shorter scene. Requirements: Needs to be able to portray 1970’s transatlantic style.
• The Chorus – x5 – Who play some of the choir, punters and electricians. Must have strong singing voices and some acting experience. One female chorus member will play Joe’s mum for a short scene and will need to be an experienced actor.

FOR ONE SCENE ONLY

• Mr Carnegie (50+ years) – An eccentric electricity inspector. Some experience of basic dance. Must be able to portray comedy well.
• Mr Forbes (50+ years) – An eccentric electricity inspector. Some experience of basic dance. Must be able to portray comedy well.

3. Rehearsals

3.1 Commitment

3.2 Performance Venue

The Halifax Playhouse, King Cross Street, Halifax, HX1 2SH

3.3 Rehearsal Venue

Weekdays: TBA Probably Tuesdays & Thursdays
Sundays: Move@ HD1

Move@HD1 which is situated just inside the Huddersfield Ring-Road above the Thai Sakon restaurant.

If you are interested, please contact info@resrocks.com and we will add you to our list. Please supply us with your name and contact details and an indication for your preferred character/s. We will then contact you later with audition requirements.

4. The auditions

The initial auditions for the Principal and Support Roles were held on Sunday the 7th June 2026. Recruitment of the cast will continue during June and July. Further audition dates will be added here and applicants informed of the time and venue.