Casting Call for Teens for "The Awesome 80s Prom"
Looking for teen performers for "The Awesome 80s Prom" Show. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. 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). Performances March 26 through April 12. Rehearsals February and March (Sun/Tue/Thur & TBD). If interested, please apply.
20 roles
THE CAPTAIN OF THE FOOTBALL TEAM – Charming, egotistical. Everything comes easily to Blake.
THE CLASS PRESIDENT – A preppie young Republican. A Guy-Smiley, game show host type. Born to be a politician.
THE NERD – Introverted, computer geek.
THE MALE EXCHANGE STUDENT – 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.
THE BAD BOY – Mean, defensive, obnoxious.
THE HEAD CHEERLEADER – Sexy, bitchy and vain. Popular and proud.
THE SPAZ – A sweet but hyper nerd. Wears headgear. In love with Blake Williams.
THE HEAD OF THE PROM COMMITTEE – Perfect. Way too perky. A goodie-goodie.
THE SWEDISH EXCHANGE STUDENT – Tall and voluptuous. Speaks very little English, but speaks the “International Language of Love” very well.
THE DRAMA QUEEN – Flamboyant, fabulous and bitter. Wanted to play the lead in the spring musical but Missy Martin beat him out.
THE PRINCIPAL – A fascist dictator. Hates prom night because the students get to have fun.
THE DRAMA TEACHER – 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.
A CHEERLEADER – Whitley’s backup cheerleader. Beef’s girlfriend.
ANOTHER CHEERLEADER – Whitley’s other backup cheerleader. Beef’s other girlfriend.
A FOOTBALL PLAYER – Big and intimidating, but not too bright. The center of the Wanaget High Beavers football team. Blake’s “wing man.”
THE DJ – 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 FRESHMAN – The president of the Audio-Visual Club allowed to come to the prom to take pictures.
THE FRESHMAN’S SISTER – 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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