Casting Call for Boys and Girls for "The Prom" Stage Play
Casting call for boys and girls ages 13-18 for the stage play "The Prom." See details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Four fading Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town Indiana prom—and the press is involved—they know that it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue…and themselves. The town’s parents want to keep the dance on the straight and narrow—but when one student just wants to bring her girlfriend to prom, the entire town has a date with destiny. Now, Broadway’s brassiest are coming to join the fight and they are ready to kick-ball-change the world. Additional info: Be prepared to perform a 1-2 minute song showcasing your range in the style of the show. Bring a recorded track to sing to. You will also be learning and performing a short dance in a group. Callbacks as needed will be on Sunday, February 23 at 1 pm. Rehearsals begin with a read through Sunday, April 13. Regular rehearsals will be Sundays 6-9 pm and Mondays – Thursdays, 7-10 date TBD. Starting Tech Week (June 8) rehearsals typically run longer. There will also be a Cue-to-Cue on Saturday, June 14 (10 am – 4 pm). Evening Performances: June 20, 21 & July 10, 12, 18 (8:00 pm, 6:30 call) Matinee Performances: June 22, 28, 29 & July 13, 19 (2:00 pm, 12:30 call) Please see the attachment for details. If you are interested please apply.
23 roles
Student, shy, in love with Alyssa, warm-hearted, quiet, reluctant, smart, kind, intelligent, tomboy, strong actor/singer, ability to play guitar an asset but not required. Vocal Range: F3 - E5
Diva, narcissistic, egotistical Broadway star, comical, self-involved, domineering, big stage presence, strong actor/singer Vocal Range: E3 - E5
Campy, over-the-top, politically incorrect, flamboyant Broadway star, self involved, impulsive, kind-hearted, strong singer Vocal range: Bb3 - F#4 (Ab5, if possible)
Top student, cheerleader, closeted girlfriend, in love with Emma, fearful, strong actor/singer/mover Vocal Range: Ab4 - Eb5
High school principal, concerned, star-struck fan of Dee Dee’s, kind, honest, ally to Emma, reprimanding Vocal range: G2 - F4
Actress, dancer, frustrated Broadway veteran, heart of gold, experienced, kind hearted, flamboyant, jaded “Fosse” girl, strong actor/singer/dancer Vocal Range: Ab4 - E5
Alyssa’s mother, strict, controlling, intimidating, traditional, straight-laced, school PTA President, conservative, shocked, tough, strong actor Vocal Range: A4 - C5
Pretentious Juilliard graduate, struggling Broadway actor, pompous, enthusiastic, funny, strong actor/singer/mover Vocal range: C3 - Ab5
Broadway publicist, straight-talking, hard-working, charismatic agent Open vocal range. Ensemble range as appropriate
Students who bully Emma (but eventually learn to accept her), the popular kids (cheerleaders and jocks), strong singers/dancers. Solo Vocal range: Ab4 - Bb5
Students who bully Emma (but eventually learn to accept her), the popular kids (cheerleaders and jocks), strong singers/dancers. Solo Vocal range: Ab4 - C5
Students who bully Emma (but eventually learn to accept her), the popular kids (cheerleaders and jocks), strong singers/dancers. Solo Vocal range: C3 - F4
Students who bully Emma (but eventually learn to accept her), the popular kids (cheerleaders and jocks), strong singers/dancers. Solo Vocal range: D3 - G4
Prejudiced, mean, bullying, small town, bigoted (but have a change of heart), excitable, strong singers/movers, ensemble *