THE PROM AUDITIONS

Audition Dates: July 29 & 30 at 7:00 pm. This is an open call, no appointments are necessary (Possible callbacks July 31).

Video auditions are accepted on a case by case basis. If you cannot make the open audition, please contact Artistic Director Daniel Eilola at daniel@lakeworthplayhouse.org to discuss submitting a video.

Production Dates: October 4 – 20, 2024

Director: Debi Marcucci
Music Director: Erin Ragonese
Choreographer: Kasandra Meiler
Stage Manager: Jessica Perry

Where: The Lake Worth Playhouse – 713 Lake Ave, Lake Worth Beach, Florida 33460

What to Prepare:

Prepare 16 to 64 bars of a song in the style of the show, and that shows off your vocal abilities, and acting chops, especially for the role(s) that interest you. Please bring a karaoke track to accompany you. Bluetooth devices are available in the audition room.

Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes as some actors may be taken through a basic choreography audition.

Some actors may also be asked to read from the script.

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 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.

Available Roles (The Lake Worth Playhouse encourages people of all races, abilities, and genders to audition for the roles they most identify with.):

Emma Nolan (Late Teen/ Young Adult): student, shy, in love with Alyssa, warm-hearted, quiet, reluctant, smart, kind, intelligent, strong actor/singer, ability to play the guitar an asset but not required. Vocal Range: F3 – E5.

Dee Dee Allen (Adult): diva, narcissistic, egotistical Broadway star, comical, self-involved, domineering, big stage presence, strong actor/singer Vocal Range: E3 – E5.

Barry Glickman (Adult): campy, over-the-top, politically incorrect, flamboyant Broadway star, self-involved, impulsive, kind-hearted, strong singer Vocal range: Bb3 – F#4 (Ab5, if possible).

Alyssa Greene (Late Teen/ Young Adult): top student, cheerleader, closeted girlfriend, in love with Emma, fearful, strong actor/singer/mover Vocal Range: Ab4 – Eb5.

Mr. Hawkins (Adult): high school principal, concerned, star-struck fan of Dee Dee’s, kind, honest, ally to Emma, reprimanding Vocal range: G2 – F4.

Angie Dickinson (Adult): actress, dancer, frustrated Broadway veteran, heart of gold, experienced, kind-hearted, flamboyant, jaded “Fosse” girl, strong actor/singer/dancer Vocal Range: Ab4 – E5.

Mrs. Greene (Adult): Alyssa’s mother, strict, controlling, intimidating, traditional, straight-laced, school PTA President, conservative, shocked, tough, strong actor Vocal Range: A4 – C5.

Tent Oliver (Adult): pretentious Juilliard graduate, struggling Broadway actor, pompous, enthusiastic, funny, strong actor/singer/mover Vocal range: C3 – Ab5.

Sheldon Saperstein (Adult): Broadway publicist, straight-talking, hard-working, charismatic agent, open vocal range. Ensemble range as appropriate.

Shelby, Kaylee, Nick, Kevin (Teens/ Young Adults): students who bully Emma (but eventually learn to accept her), the popular kids (cheerleaders and jocks), strong singers/dancers Shelby Solo Vocal range: Ab4 – Bb5; Kayley Solo Vocal range: Ab4 – C5; Nick Solo Vocal range: C3 – F4; Kevin Solo Vocal range: D3 – G4.

Students (Late Teens/ Young Adults): all genders, prejudiced, mean, bullying, small town, bigoted (but have a change of heart), excitable, strong singers/movers, ensemble.

Parents (Adults/ Mature Adults): both genders, bigoted, homophobic, small town, prejudiced, worried, afraid, strong singers/movers, ensemble.

Ensemble (these parts may double with Students/ Parents): 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: Alto: Tenor: Bass: C4 – G5 Ab4 – G5 C3 – Ab5 C3 – G4.

For questions or to request further information, please contact Artistic Director Daniel Eilola at daniel@lakeworthplayhouse.org.

The Lake Worth Playhouse encourages people of all races, abilities, and genders to audition for the roles they most identify with. The Lake Worth Playhouse strives to make all of our staff and volunteers feel valued, appreciated, and free to be who they are at work regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes them unique. Please let us know if you have any questions, concerns, or if there are any accommodations we can provide.