by the kids' talent and confidence on stage, alongside Rosalie becoming ecstatic. Some time later, an after-school program known as the School of Rock opens and Summer obtains many offers for shows and record deals from the band. Dewey continues to coach the students he played with before, while Ned, who has rediscovered his passion for rock music, teaches beginner students. Cast Jack Black as Dewey Finn (lead and backing vocals, rhythm guitar), an energetic, down-on-his-luck guitarist slacker who becomes a substitute teacher. Joan Cusack as Rosalie "Roz" Mullins, the overworked principal of the Horace Green prep school who secretly loves rock music. Mike White as Ned Schneebly, Dewey's responsible but submissive roommate and best friend, who formerly dreamed of being a rock star, but gave up. Sarah Silverman as Patty Di Marco, Ned's domineering girlfriend Miranda Cosgrove as Summer "Tinkerbell" Hathaway (band manager), the class factotum Joey Gaydos Jr. as Zack "Zack-Attack" Mooneyham (lead guitar) Kevin Clark as Freddy "Spazzy McGee" Jones (drums) Rivkah Reyes as Katie "Posh Spice" (bass) Robert Tsai as Lawrence "Mr. Cool" (keyboards) Maryam Hassan as Tomika "Turkey Sub" (lead and backing vocals) Aleisha Allen as Alicia "Brace Face" (lead and backing vocals) Caitlin Hale as Marta "Blondie" (lead and backing vocals) Brian Falduto as Billy "Fancy Pants" (band stylist) Z Infante as Gordon "Roadrunner" (assistant, lights) James Hosey as Marco "Carrot Top" (assistant, special effects) Angelo Massagli as Frankie "Tough Guy" (security) Cole Hawkins as Leonard "Short Stop" (security) Jordan-Claire Green as Michelle (groupie) Veronica Afflerbach as Eleni (groupie) Adam Pascal as Theo (lead singer, guitar) Lucas Babin as Spider (lead guitar) Lucas Papaelias as Neil (bass) Frank Whaley as Battle of the Bands director (uncredited) Production Screenwriter Mike White's concept for the film was inspired by The Langley Schools Music Project. Jack Black once witnessed a stage dive gone wrong involving Ian Astbury of rock band The Cult, which made its way into the film. Many scenes from the movie were shot around the New York City area. The school portrayed in School of Rock is actually Main Hall at Wagner College in Staten Island, New York. In the DVD commentary, the kids say that all of the hallway scenes were shot in one hallway. One of the theaters used in many of the shots was at Union County Performing Arts Center located in Rahway, New Jersey. Music Soundtrack The eponymous album was