Urgent! Actors Needed for "The Prom" Musical
"The Prom" musical needs cast. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See more info below. About the project: The Prom is a musical comedy that follows four Broadway stars as they travel to a conservative Indiana town to help a lesbian high school student, Emma, attend prom with her girlfriend. Additional info: Please prepare a 32 Bar cut in the style of the show. For every role, the creative team will consider all submissions. Directors strongly encourage actors of all ethnicities, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, body types, neurodiversities, and backgrounds to audition. They value and celebrate diversity in all forms and are committed to inclusive casting. Character descriptions indicate how a character may appear onstage in terms of age or gender, but do not require the performer to match those traits in real life. If you see yourself in a role, directors truly encourage you to audition. Please note that some roles involve moments of physical intimacy onstage. These will be handled thoughtfully and respectfully in collaboration with the cast. They're so excited to see your work and can't wait to create something meaningful together. Rehearsal dates: TBA Performance dates: July 19th to August 10th. When applying, please include video submissions.
13 roles
Teenager in Indiana. A reluctant poster child for LGTBQ+ youth. Very smart. A bit of a tomboy quality. Wears their heart on their sleeve. Not your typical leading lady. Must be a strong actor and singer with underdog energy and a charming sense of awkward/anxious humor. Ability to play guitar an asset but not a requirement. Female identifying. Vocal range: F3 - E5. Things to Know - Strong soloist - Needs to have a strong mix belt.
A cheerleader and top student. Secretly Emma's girlfriend. Faces constant pressure from her mother and friends. A little miss perfect who chafes under the pressure and isn't quite as perfect as she seems. Must be a strong actor, singer and mover. Female identifying. Vocal range: Ab 3 - Eb5. Things to Know - Strong soloist.
Alyssa's intimidating, conservative, single mother. The head of the PTA. Knows deep down that her daughter Alyssa is struggling with her identity. She is too afraid to face the reality because she fears her daughter will face a hard life. Strong actor. Late 30's-50's. Female identifying. Vocal range: A3 - C5. Things to Know - Primarily ensemble singing.
Broadway diva. A huge ego to match her huge talent. Hilariously self-involved but yearns to do something good for someone other than herself. Known for her strong Broadway belt vocals and large stage presence. Jaded with relationships so does not believe in true love until she meets Mr. Hawkins. Strong actor and singer. Late 30's-60's. Female identifying. Vocal range: E3 - D5. Things to Know - Actor needs to have a strong belt or a very strong mix belt.
Pretentious Juilliard graduate recently cast in the non-Equity tour of Godspell. Handsome, charming, funny and loves to hear himself speak. Strong actor/singer/mover. 30's-40's. Male identifying. Vocal range: C3- Ab4. Things to Know - Actor will require a large vocal range. The top is most important but having the full gamut would be ideal.
A long running ensemble member in the Broadway production of Chicago (20 years!). Jaded Fosse girl with a heart of gold. Strong actor/singer/dancer - flexibility an asset. Late 30's-50's. Female identifying. Vocal range: Ab3 - E5.
A very gay Broadway star. Completely politically incorrect and doesn't know it. Impulsive and loves to make a scene everywhere he goes. Strong singer. Big, Broadway belter. 30's -50's. Male identifying. Vocal Range B2 - F#4. Things to Know - High Baritone/Tenor. PRINCIPAL.
A small town principal. Easily flustered. Straight-laced. A Broadway enthusiast. Good singer. PRINCIPAL. 30's - 50's. Vocal Range G2 - C4. Things to Know - High Baritone.
A charismatic press agent who works for both Dee Dee and Barry. Dry wit a must. Great character actor. Late 30's-60's. Female, Male OR Non-Binary identifying.
Popular cheerleader at school. Kaylee's second in command, and Kevin's girlfriend. Bullies, but eventually learns to accept Emma. Strong singer/dancer. Female identifying. Vocal range: Wide range. Things to Know - Parts will be adjusted to fit the actor.
Head cheerleader and lead mean girl. Nick's girlfriend. Every girl wants to be her, and every guy wants to date her. Bullies, but eventually learns to accept Emma. Strong singer/ dancer. Female identifying. Vocal range top: Wide range. Things to Know - Parts will be adjusted to fit the actor.
Popular jock at school. Kaylee's boyfriend. Incredibly handsome - every guy wants to be him, and every girl wants to be with him. Bullies, but eventually learns to accept Emma. Strong singer/dancer. Male identifying. Vocal range: Actor needs to have an F4.
Jock at school and Shelby's boyfriend. Nicks right hand and the class clown. Bullies, but eventually learns to accept Emma. Strong singer/dancer. Male identifying. Vocal range: Actor needs to have a G4.
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