Actors for Production of "The Awesome 80s Prom"
Auditions for "The Awesome 80s Prom" show. Seeking cast. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: Get ready to relive the totally rad decade of big hair, neon colors, and unforgettable tunes with The Awesome 80s Prom! Step back in time to Wanaget High’s 1989 Senior Prom — an interactive, immersive party where you decide who’s crowned Prom King and Queen. Packed with iconic ‘80s music, outrageous fashion, and hilarious high school archetypes — from the jock to the geek to the drama queen — this show is part comedy, part dance party, and all nostalgia. So grab your best prom outfit, tease that hair, and join the fun in this ultimate throwback celebration of the decade that rocked! Additional info: Readings from the script (some improvisational elements). Rehearsals: February and March (Sun/Tue/Thur & TBD). Performances: March 26 through April 12. If you are interested, please apply.
20 roles
Charming, egotistical. Everything comes easily to Blake.
A preppie young Republican. A Guy-Smiley, game show host type. Born to be a politician.
Introverted, computer geek.
The character name and backstory for this character are to be chosen by the actor who is cast in the role. He is thrilled to be in America and at prom. He just wants to fit in.
Mean, defensive, obnoxious.
Sexy, bitchy and vain. Popular and proud.
A sweet but hyper nerd. Wears headgear. In love with Blake Williams.
Perfect. Way too perky. A goodie-goodie.
Tall and voluptuous. Speaks very little English, but speaks the “International Language of Love” very well.
Flamboyant, fabulous and bitter. Wanted to play the lead in the spring musical but Missy Martin beat him out.
A fascist dictator. Hates prom night because the students get to have fun.
Loves everyone. Treats the students as if they were her friends. A bit of a leftover hippie. The teacher who always let you have class outside.
Whitley’s backup cheerleader. Beef’s girlfriend.
Whitley’s other backup cheerleader. Beef’s other girlfriend.
Big and intimidating, but not too bright. The center of the Wanaget High Beavers football team. Blake’s “wing man.”
Although he’s called a DJ, he doesn’t have anything to do with music. He’s more of an “Emcee.” An extremely charismatic host who can warm up a crowd. A former student, Johnny is back at the prom as the cheesy host. Keeps the action going all night long.
The president of the Audio-Visual Club allowed to come to the prom to take pictures.
Lloyd’s tag-along twin sister, although they look nothing alike. A Junior Varsity cheerleader hoping to be like Whitley someday.
An 80s impersonator.
A breakdancer disguised as an audience member.
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