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AUDITIONSShow logo for musical The Prom

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 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.

Director – Craig Cormier

Music Director – Katrina Baer

Choreographer – Kaden Scopelliti

CAST REQUIREMENTS – Large adult and teen cast and ensemble (ages 14 and up)

Where? Mount Wachusett Community College, room A110 (formerly 182)

When?  Tuesday, May 21st and Wednesday, May 22nd at 7PM sharp. All auditions are by appointment only. Possible Thursday callbacks if needed.

TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT, CALL THE THEATRE AT THE MOUNT BOX OFFICE AT 978-630-9388, MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY, 9AM TO 2PM, OR EMAIL YOUR APPOINTMENT REQUEST TO box-office@mwcc.mass.edu

What? Please prepare a short vocal selection that best shows your abilities and range (bring sheet music if selection is not from the show).

Wear comfortable clothing and footwear for dance audition.

Also expect cold-readings from the script for key roles.

Performance Dates:  August 9, 10, 16, 17 at 7:30PM; August 18 at 2PM

Tentative Rehearsal Schedule: Sundays from 6 – 9:00PM; Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 – 10:00PM, Rehearsals starting Sunday, June 9.

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS

Theatre at the Mount auditions and roles are open to ALL. Persons of all races, ethnicities, national origins, genders, sexual orientations, ages and ability statuses are given fair consideration for any and all roles.

BARRY GLICKMAN: 30s–50s, High Baritone/Low Tenor. 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. PRINCIPAL.

DEE DEE ALLEN: 30s–50s, Alto. A current Broadway diva. A huge ego to match her huge talent. No filter. Hilariously self-involved but yearns to do something good for someone other than herself. Strong Singer. Big, Broadway belter. PRINCIPAL.

TRENT OLIVER: 30s–40s, Baritone. A pretentious Broadway star who is probably better known for TV infomercials. Loves the sound of his own voice. Strong singer, pop, and legit. PRINCIPAL.

EMMA: 14+ to play a high school senior. Mix/belt up to a C#. Forced into the spotlight because she asked her girlfriend to the prom. A reluctant poster child for gay / lesbian youth. Very smart but may not be classically beautiful. A bit of a tomboy quality. Sweet pop voice. Strong singer. PRINCIPAL.

ALYSSA: 14+ to play a high school senior, Mix/belt up to a D. Tries desperately to fit in. A cheerleader. Secretly Emma’s girlfriend, but afraid to come out. May be classically pretty. Afraid to stand up to her mother. Pop voice. Strong singer. PRINCIPAL.

HAWKINS: 30s–50s, High Baritone. A small-town principal. Easily flustered. Strait-laced. A Broadway enthusiast. Good singer. PRINCIPAL.

ANGIE: 30s–40s, Alto with a belt. An ensemble member in the Broadway production of “Chicago”. Jaded Fosse girl with a heart of gold. Strong Singer. PRINCIPAL.

MRS. GREENE: 30s–40s, Alto. Alyssa’s Mother and the school board president. Very strong, controlling, and intimidating. Loves her daughter very much but has a very specific view of what is right and wrong for her daughter and the school. Strong Singer. PRINCIPAL

SHELDON SAPERSTEIN: 30s–40s, Baritone. A charismatic press agent. Traditional musical theatre sound. PRINCIPAL.

ENSEMBLE: Olivia Keating, Opening Night Party Attendees, Reporters, High School Students, PTA Members, Motel Clerk, Cast of the Non-Equity Tour of Godspell, Monster Truck Rally Audience, Mrs. Greene’s Friend, LGBT students.

For more information contact Professor Gail Steele at 978 630-9162 or at g_steele@mwcc.mass.edu