Audition Dates:
- February 15 (10:00am-12:15pm)
- February 16 (12:00pm-1:30pm)
- February 22 (3:00pm-5:15pm)
- February 23 Callbacks if needed
Performance Dates:
- July 11th at 7:30p
- July 12th at 7:30p
- July 13th at 2:00p
- July 17th at 7:30
- July 18th at 7:30
- July 19th at 7:30
- July 20th at 2:00
- Strike Following the performance July 20th from roughly 4:30p-6:30pm
Rehearsal Dates:
Beginning May 16th, Monday through Friday starting at 6:30p at the Butterworth Garage. Beginning June 16th, Monday through Friday starting at 6:30p at Quad City Music Guild.
About the Show:
Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know that it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue…and themselves. The town’s parents want to keep the high school 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. On a mission to transform lives, Broadway’s brassiest join forces with a courageous girl and the town’s citizens and the result is love that brings them all together. Winner of the Drama Desk Award for Best Musical, THE PROM expertly captures all the humor and heart of a classic musical comedy with a message that resonates with audiences now more than ever.
What to Prepare For In-Person Auditions:
All auditioning must be 16 by the start of the rehearsals
- All: Fill out an AUDITION SHEET prior to or upon arrival at the theater.
Virtual sheets are found on our website. Please fill out accurately and include all known conflicts with the above rehearsal schedule as this will be used by the directing staff to finalize scheduling if cast in the show.
- All: Learn the CHOREOGRAPHY prior to or upon arrival at the theater.
Click this link to go to the choreography video that will shows what will be taught at auditions. All performers will learn/review and then perform the short routine at the audition. Please dress for movement.
- All: Please prepare a MUSIC SELECTION prior to arrival at the theater.
All who audition will prepare 16-32 bars of a song that best suits their voice and desired role(s). Songs from the show are welcome, but not necessary. Please bring sheet music for the accompanist, no recorded music or acapella singing will be allowed. If no music is prepared for auditions and/or no sheet music is provided for the accompanist, auditioners will be asked to perform a provided excerpt from The Star Spangled Banner. Keep in mind that this show is funny, upbeat and constantly moving, so keep that in mind when choosing your selection.
What to Prepare For Video Auditions
In-person auditions are preferred. If auditioners are not able to make either of the audition times, we will accept video auditions of them singing, with accompaniment, up to 32 bars of a song that best suits their voice and roles(s). (Please do not submit videos of previous performances, concerts or recitals.) They may include a 1 minute or shorter monologue. Dancers, please include a short dance of up to 1 minute in length. Tappers may include tap combinations. PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE DETAILS
Send your video audition and completed audition form to: [email protected] no later than 3pm on Saturday, Feb 22nd. Submissions that are either incomplete or received after that date and time will not be accepted.
A Note on Intimacy
The Prom touches on a lot of very poignant issues in society, many revolving around LGBTA+ relationships. Along with the fact that it is a dance heavy show with lots of character interaction, this calls for lots of physical movement and some partner dancing between both opposite sex and same sex couples. As such some level of comfortability with physical intimacy/touch is important for many roles. Characters who engage in specific scripted moments of physical intimacy and kissing are noted in character descriptions. You will be asked to fill out an intimacy comfort level questionnaire during auditions to ensure you are only being asked to do what is comfortable for you.
Character Breakdown:
EMMA NOLAN Teenager in Indiana. A reluctant poster child for LGTBQ+ youth. Very smart. A bit of a tomboy quality. Not your typical leading lady. Must be a strong actor and singer with underdog energy and a charming sense of awkward/anxious humor Vocal Range: F3 – E5
Requires onstage intimacy/kiss with same sex
ALYSSA GREENE A cheerleader and top student. Secretly Emma’s girlfriend. Faces constant pressure from her mother and friends. A little miss perfect who chafes under the pressure and isn’t quite as perfect as she seems. Must be a strong actor, singer and mover. Ab4 – Eb5
Requires onstage intimacy/kiss with same sex
DEE DEE ALLEN (Late 30’s-60’s.) Broadway diva. A huge ego to match her huge talent. Hilariously self-involved but yearns to do something good for someone other than herself. Known for her strong Broadway belt vocals and large stage presence. Jaded with relationships so does not believe in true love until she meets Mr. Hawkins. Must have incredibly strong stage presence. Strong actor and singer. Vocal Range: E3 – E5
Requires onstage intimacy/kiss with opposite sex
TRENT OLIVER Pretentious Juilliard graduate recently cast in the non-Equity tour of Godspell. Handsome, charming, funny and loves to hear himself speak. Strong actor/singer/mover. Vocal Range: C3 – Ab5
ANGIE DICKINSON (Late 30’s-50’s.) A long-running ensemble member in the Broadway production of Chicago (20 years!). Jaded Fosse girl with a heart of gold. Strong actor/singer/dancer – flexibility an asset. Vocal Range: Ab4 – E5
BARRY GLICKMAN (Late 30’s-50’s.) 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. Must have comedic timing and incredibly strong stage presence. Vocal range: Bb3 – F#4 (Ab5, if possible)
MRS. GREENE (Late 30’s-50’s.) Alyssa’s intimidating, conservative, single mother. The head of the PTA. Knows deep down that her daughter Alyssa is struggling with her identity. She is too afraid to face the reality because she fears her daughter will face a hard life. Vocal Range: A4 – C5
MARION HAWKINS (Late 30’s-50’s.) A small town principal. Easily flustered. Straight-laced. A Broadway enthusiast. Good singer. High Baritone. Vocal range: G2 – F4
Requires onstage intimacy/kiss with opposite sex
SHELDON or “SHELLY” SAPERSTEIN A charismatic press agent who works for both Dee Dee and Barry. Dry wit a must. Great character actor. Open vocal range.
SHELBY/ENSEMBLE Popular cheerleader at school. Kaylee’s second in command, and Kevin’s girlfriend. Bullies, but eventually learns to accept Emma. Strong singer/dancer. Vocal range: Ab4 – Bb5
Requires onstage intimacy/kiss with opposite sex
KAYLEE/ENSEMBLE Head cheerleader and lead mean girl. Nick’s girlfriend. Every girl wants to be her, and every guy wants to date her. Bullies, but eventually learns to accept Emma. Strong singer/ dancer. Vocal range: Ab4 – C5
Requires onstage intimacy/kiss with opposite sex
NICK/ENSEMBLE Popular jock at school. Kaylee’s boyfriend. Incredibly handsome – every guy wants to be him, and every girl wants to be with him. Bullies, but eventually learns to accept Emma. Strong singer/dancer. Vocal range: C3 – F4
Requires onstage intimacy/kiss with opposite sex
KEVIN/ENSEMBLE Jock at school and Shelby’s boyfriend. Nick’s right hand and the class clown. Bullies, but eventually learns to accept Emma. Strong singer/dancer. Vocal range: D3 – G4
Requires onstage intimacy/kiss with opposite sex
Ensemble – will consist of the following roles: Olivia Keating, Opening Night Party attendees, reporters, students, PTA members, motel clerk, cast of the non-Equity tour of Godspell, Monster Truck rally attendees, Mrs. Greene’s friend, LGBT students
Soprano:C4 – G5; Alto: Ab4 – G5; Tenor: C3 – Ab5; Bass: C3 – G4
May have the need for onstage intimacy/touching/kiss with same or opposite sex.