THEATRE 121 announces auditions for its production of THE PROM.
From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation, THE PROM....
THE PROM is directed by Jorge Bermudez with choreography by Karen Shuman, vocal direction by Alex Fayer, orchestra direction by John Gelasi, and assistant director Ethan Drover. Auditions will take place at the Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock, IL. Use the front door and follow the signs to the auditions.
Sunday, April 6th – 6 - 9 P.M.
Monday, April 7th – 7-10pm
Callbacks BY INVITATION ONLY on Tuesday, April 8th- 7-10pm
Please prepare a highly dynamic musical selection of 45 to 60 seconds in the style of the show that showcases your musical range and ability to bring your character to your singing. Bring sheet music in the correct key with your start and stop points clearly marked. An accompanist will be provided.
A dance combination will be taught. Please wear clothes you can move in and bring dance or
gym shoes. If inclement weather, bring extra pair of shoes to change into.
If auditioning for the role(s) of: Emma, Dee Dee, Barry, Alyssa, Trent, Hawkins, Angie, or Mrs.
Greene, please prepare to present the monologue(s) linked
here. Memorization not required. If
auditioning for any other role(s), please come with a story, or joke you can tell in character of the
role(s) you’re auditioning for.
Expect to stay for the full hour block to do your song, dance auditions, and monologue or
joke/story, if applicable.
There is no designated age requirement, but you must look like you can be in high school and
anyone under 18, must have parent permission to audition and be in production, if cast.
This show is rated PG-13 and is not suitable for all audiences.
Click
here to download the audition forms. Please bring 3 copies to your audition with a headshot or picture of yourself.
If you are unable to attend auditions, we are accepting limited video submissions but please make sure you can be seen and heard clearly. Send your video no later than Sunday, April 6th directly to: rogerz.theatre121@gmail.com.
If chosen for the cast, only three conflicts will be allowed during rehearsals and no conflicts will be allowed during tech week or performances.
Rehearsals for THE PROM will be held in Woodstock at SARA on Rt. 47.
Rehearsals begin April 13 and will usually be held on Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, and
Thursdays, with some Wednesdays added.
Tech weeks are the week of June 8 and June 15.
The performance schedule is as follows:
Friday, June 20 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, June 21 at 2:00 and 7:30 pm
Sunday, June 22 at 2:00 pm
Friday, June 27 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, June 28 at 2:00 and 7:30 pm
Sunday, June 29 at 2:00 pm
ALL ROLES ARE AVAILABLE.
Theatre 121 is committed to diversity and inclusion in our casting practices. Character ages listed
are stage ages, and the genders are as presented in the script. We strongly encourage actors of all
gender identities, ethnicities, races, ages, and abilities to audition for any role they identify with.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN:
Emma Nolan - Teenager in Indiana. A reluctant poster child for LGBTQ youth. Very smart. A bit of a tomboy quality.
Gender: Female
Age: 17
Vocal range top: G4
Vocal range bottom: Bb2
Dee Dee Allen - Broadway diva. A huge ego to match her huge talent. Hilariously self-involved, but yearns to do something good for someone other than herself.
Gender: Female
Age: 40’s - 50’s
Vocal range: E3 - E5
Barry Glickman - Flamboyant Broadway star. Completely politically incorrect and doesn’t know it. Longs to give Emma the prom he was unable to have as a teen. Strong singer.
Gender: Male
Age: Around 47
Vocal range: Bb3 - F#4 (Ab5, if possible)
Alyssa Greene - A cheerleader and top student. Secretly Emma’s girlfriend. Faces constant pressure from her mother and friends.
Gender: Female
Age: 17-18
Vocal range: Ab4 - Eb5
Trent Oliver - Pretentious Juilliard graduate recently cast in the non-Equity tour of Godspell. Loves to hear himself speak.
Gender: Male
Age: Late 20’s - 30’s
Vocal range: C3 - Ab5
Tom Hawkins - The straitlaced school principal. An ally to Emma and a long-time fan of DeeDee.
Gender: Male
Age: 40’s and up
Vocal range: G2 - F4
Angie: An ensemble member in the Broadway production of Chicago. Jaded Fosse girl with a heart of gold.
Gender: Female
Age: Late 30’s - 40’s
Vocal Range: Ab4 - E5
Mrs. Greene - Alyssa’s intimidating, conservative, but ultimately loving mother. The head of the PTA.
Gender: Female
Age: 30’s and up
Vocal range: A4 - C5
Sheldon - A charismatic press agent
Gender: Open
Age: mid 20’s and up
Shelby - HS student at school who bullies (but eventually learns to accept) Emma.
Gender: Female
Kaylee - HS student at school who bullies (but eventually learns to accept) Emma.
Gender: Female
Nick - HS student at school who bullies (but eventually learns to accept) Emma. JV football player.
Gender: Male
Kevin - HS student at school who bullies (but eventually learns to accept) Emma.
Gender: Male
Ensemble - Olivia Keating (reporter), HS Students, reporters, Parents, Coach, Motel Clerk, Cast
of the Non-Equity Tour of Godspell, Mrs. Greene’s friend, LGBTQ students
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