"The Prom" - by Chad Beguelin, Bob Martin & Matthew Sklar - Theatre at the Mount (Gardner, MA.) - AUDITIONS
Theatre at the Mount
Will Hold AUDITIONS for
the Broadway Smash Musical
"THE PROM"
Music and Lyrics by Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin
Book by Bob Martin and Chad Beguelin
Based on an original concept by Jack Viertel
Directed by Craig Cormier
Music Director Katrina Baer
Choreographer Kaden Scopelliti
Auditions to be held at Mount Wachusett Community College, Room A110 (formerly 182)
Audition Dates:
May 21, 2024 at 7:00pm
May 22, 2024 at 7:00pm
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
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.
TENTATIVE REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:
Sundays from 6 – 9:00PM; Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 – 10:00PM, Rehearsals starting Sunday, June 9.
CAST REQUIREMENTS:
Large adult and teen cast and ensemble (ages 14 and up)
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.
CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:
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.
MR. 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.
Performances:
August 9, 2024 through August 18, 2024
(Contact Box Office for Exact Times)
Mount Wachusett Community College, 44 Green Street, Room 182, Gardner, MA.
Tickets are available online at mwcc.universitytickets.com or by phone at 978-630-9388.
For additional information contact Professor Gail Steele at 978 630-9162 or g_steele@mwcc.mass.edu
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ABOUT THE SHOW
Emma didn’t want to be a newspaper headline or the face of a movement.
She just wanted to take her girlfriend Alyssa to their high school prom.
But just when it seems like she might persuade the hesitant PTA, four bumbling Broadway has-beens in search of relevance barge into Edgewater, Indiana to put a spotlight on the issue — and themselves.
As the worlds of Broadway and Main Street hilariously collide, the courage of one girl reminds us all of the power of love to bring us together.
With non-stop laughs and show-stopping dance numbers, "THE PROM" is a feel-good musical with a message that is even more relevant today!
Mount Wachusett Community College
444 Green Street
Gardner, MA 01440
