"The Prom" The Musical Needs Cast
Seeking cast for "The Prom" show. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please see the details below. About the project: SYNOPSIS: Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. When they hear that trouble is brewing around a prom in small-town Indiana, they feel called to put a spotlight on the issue… and themselves. The town’s parents want to keep the prom on the straight and narrow but when one student decides to bring her girlfriend to the prom, the entire town has a date with destiny. On a mission to transform lives, Broadway’s brassiest join forces with a courageous girl and the town’s citizens and the result is love that brings them all together. Winner of the Drama Desk Award for Best Musical, The Prom expertly captures all the humor and heart of a classic musical comedy with a message of hope and inclusion that resonates with audiences now more than ever. Additional info: DANCE AUDITIONS: Friday, 11/22 at 6 pm All will be asked to attend. Bring sneakers to dance in as well as character heels (ladies) if you have them. There will be a mover combination, followed by a more technical dance combination for those asked to stay. Although a few roles don’t dance in the show, directors want to get to know your personality and movement styles. Walk-ins will be accepted, but they prefer you submit ahead of time. VOCAL AUDITIONS: Saturday, 11/23 from 10 am-5 pm (By appointment; walk-ins will be seen time permitting) Please prepare a short musical theatre song in the style of the show that showcases range, acting ability, and personality/comic timing. Singing from the show is welcomed. Please bring sheet music clearly marked in a binder for accompanist. CALLBACKS: Sunday, 11/24 at 6 pm Callbacks will be sent out Saturday night after vocal appointments and/or after the dance call; you will be given songs and or scenes via email to prepare before Sunday’s callbacks. *NOTE: Video auditions will be accepted if you cannot attend in person, but in person is preferred. REHEARSALS: Held mostly in January, weekday evenings and weekends during the day. Music rehearsals and initial choreography rehearsals will be held in December with time off during the holidays. TENTATIVE REHEARSAL SCHEDULE: MUSIC: December 2-4 & 9-11 CHOREOGRAPHY: December 15-22, 26-28, & 30 STAGING/CHOREOGRAPHY: January 1-16 TECH/DRESS: January 17-23 PERFORMANCES: January 24-26, January 31-February 2, & February 7-9. If you are interested, please apply.
13 roles
(High Baritone/Tenor, B2 – F#4) A very gay Broadway star. Completely politically incorrect and doesn’t know it. Impulsive and loves to make a scene everywhere he goes. Big, Broadway belter with huge stage presence and excellent comic timing. Must move extremely well.
(Alto w/ Belt, E3 – D5) A current Broadway diva. A huge ego to match her huge talent. Hilariously self-involved, but yearns to do something good for someone other than herself. Big, Broadway belter with huge stage presence and excellent comic timing. Must move well.
(Baritone/Tenor, C3 – Ab5) A pretentious Broadway star and Julliard graduate who is probably better known for TV infomercials. Handsome, charming, funny, and loves to hear himself speak. Versatile singer with range, comic timing, and strong movement ability.
(Alto w/ Belt, Ab3 -E5) A long-running ensemble member in the Broadway production of “Chicago”. Jaded Fosse girl with a heart of gold. Strong singer and dancer with comic timing; flexibility a plus.
(High Baritone, G2 – C4) A small town principal. Easily flustered. Straight-laced. A Broadway enthusiast and star-struck fan of Dee Dee’s. Excellent actor with strong singing ability.
(Alto, A3 – C5) Alyssa’s Mother and the school board president. Very strong, controlling and intimidating. Loves her daughter very much but has a very specific view of what is “right” and “wrong” for her daughter and the school. Excellent actress with strong singing ability.
(Baritone) A charismatic and straighttalking Broadway publicist who works for Dee Dee and Barry. Dry wit and a traditional musical theatre sound. Character actor with strong comic timing.
Broadway reporter who will double as other various character roles. Good singer/mover with strong comic timing.
ADULT ENSEMBLE: strong singers with big personalities who move very well. Some may understudy principal roles and/or swing alternate ensemble tracks.
ADULT ENSEMBLE: strong singers with big personalities who move very well. Some may understudy principal roles and/or swing alternate ensemble tracks.
ADULT ENSEMBLE: strong singers with big personalities who move very well. Some may understudy principal roles and/or swing alternate ensemble tracks.
ADULT ENSEMBLE: strong singers with big personalities who move very well. Some may understudy principal roles and/or swing alternate ensemble tracks.
ADULT ENSEMBLE: strong singers with big personalities who move very well. Some may understudy principal roles and/or swing alternate ensemble tracks.
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