The Prom
Performances of The Prom are September 13 through October 6, 2024.
Shows are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2:00pm.
Shows are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2:00pm.
GreenMan Theatre Troupe is pleased to announce auditions for its 2024 Fall Musical, The Prom. We are seeking a MULTI-ETHNIC cast of men, women and young adults with fantastic singing, acting and dancing abilities to play principal and supporting roles.
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.
The Prom encourages gender diverse and color conscious casting. Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds, gender identities, and abilities are encouraged to apply.
Raegan Kotz is Directing, Musical Director is Aaron Zimmerman, Choreography by Nikki Dizon and Carly Morgan Klaus, Assistant Director is Carol Brown, and Production Manager is Craig Gustafson.
To best utilize everyone’s time, auditions are by appointment only Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26 at the GreenMan Theatre Troupe - First Methodist Church, 232 S York Road, in Elmhurst, IL.
The process is as follows:
To schedule an appointment, please send an email to: thepromauditions@gmail.com
1. Please state your Name, the date/time you would like to audition, & any specific Roles you would like to be considered for. Attaching a headshot and resume is acceptable, but not required.
a. Actors will be scheduled into audition time blocks for Sat. May 25 (3:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm, 7:00pm, 8:00pm, 9:00pm) or Sun. May 26 (1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm, 6:00pm).
2. Actors will be assigned to groups and will spend 20 minutes in singing auditions, 20 minutes in dance auditions, and 20 minutes in reading auditions. Everyone who attends will get to read.
a. For Reading: Details will be provided when your appointment is scheduled. Everyone will get to read.
b. For Singing: Everyone will be asked to sing 32 bars of a song from a musical. No pop songs please! Select a song that shows your vocal ability, range, projection, expressiveness, and personality. Do not be concerned with the directors’ personal tastes regarding song choice or favorite shows. Instead, pick something that shows you at your very best. That is what we want to hear! It is HIGHLY recommended that you sing a song from “The Prom.” Please provide sheet music in the appropriate key for your pianist, which will be provided. Please do not sing a cappella. Recorded accompaniments will not be allowed.
3. For Dance: Please wear clothing and shoes that you can move in. You may not dance barefoot or in socks! All performers will be asked to do a simple dance combination, and performers who would like to be considered as featured dancers or leads who dance might be asked to do a more difficult combination. All performers auditioning must attend the dance audition.
4. Callbacks will be held on Thursday, May 30 at GreenMan Theatre Troupe - First Methodist Church, 232 S York Road, in Elmhurst, IL. Those called back will be notified by Tuesday, May 28. All those being considered for lead and supporting roles will be required to attend the callback auditions. If you are not called back, it doesn’t mean you have not been cast.
5. Actors who are cast will be called by Sunday, June 2.
For a synopsis of the show, go here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Prom_(musical)#Background
To hear the Original Broadway Cast Recording, go here: https://theprombroadwaymusical.lnk.to/OBCRMW
Performances of The Prom are September 13 through October 6, 2024. Shows are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2:00pm. Rehearsals will typically take place on Monday and Thursday evenings as well as Sunday afternoons/evenings. Not everyone will be called to every rehearsal and conflicts will be taken into consideration when making the schedule.
The Prom is presented by special arrangement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide.
For tickets & more information, please visit: www.greenmantheatre.org
ALL ROLES ARE AVAILABLE:
Character Breakdown and Vocal Ranges
See descriptions below for more information about principal and ensemble roles. Actors of any race/ethnicity or gender identity are encouraged to audition. Ages listed in description reflect character ages, not required actor ages.
If you have any questions, please email the production team at: PromProductionTeam@gmail.com
Please be advised that there will be some kissing, hugging and hand holding for some of the lead and supporting characters. If you are uncomfortable with any of the above, then you might consider going for ensemble roles rather than a principal character.
Character Breakdown:
BARRY GLICKMAN: (Male Identifying, 30-59, All Ethnicities) A proudly 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; high baritone/low tenor; principal.
DEE DEE ALLEN: (Female Identifying, 30-59, All Ethnicities) 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; alto; principal. (Role will require intimacy)
TRENT OLIVER: (Male Identifying, 30-59, All Ethnicities) A pretentious Broadway star who is probably better known for TV infomercials. Loves the sound of his own voice. Strong singer, pop and legit; baritone; principal
EMMA NOLAN: (Female Presenting, 16+, All Ethnicities) 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. A bit of a tomboy quality. Sweet pop voice. Guitar playing a plus but not required. Strong singer; principal. (Please note that you must be comfortable having intimate moments with another identifying Female including but not limited to kissing)
ALYSSA GREENE: (Female Presenting,16+, All Ethnicities) 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. Afraid to stand up to her mother. Pop voice. Strong singer; principal. (Please note that you must be comfortable having intimate moments with another identifying Female including but not limited to kissing)
TOM HAWKINS: (Male Identifying, 30-59, All Ethnicities) A small town principal. Easily flustered. Straight-laced. A Broadway enthusiast. Good singer; high baritone; principal.
ANGIE DICKINSON: (Female Presenting, 30-59, All Ethnicities) An ensemble member in the Broadway production of “Chicago”. Jaded Fosse girl with a heart of gold. Strong Singer; alto with a belt; principal.
MRS. GREENE: (Female Presenting – 30-49 – All Ethnicities) 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; alto; principal.
SHELDON SAPERSTEIN: (Male Presenting – 30-49 – All Ethnicities) A charismatic press agent. Traditional musical theatre sound; baritone; principal.
SHELBY/ENSEMBLE (Female Presenting,16+, All Ethnicities) Popular cheerleader at school. Kaylee’s second in command, and Kevin’s girlfriend. Bullies, but eventually learns to accept Emma. Strong singer/dancer. Female identifying Vocal range: Wide range Parts will be adjusted to fit the actor
KAYLEE/ENSEMBLE (Female Presenting,16+, All Ethnicities) 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. Female identifying Vocal range top: Wide range Parts will be adjusted to fit the actor
NICK/ENSEMBLE (Male Presenting,16+, All Ethnicities) 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. Male identifying Vocal range: Actor needs to have an F4
KEVIN/ENSEMBLE (Male Presenting,16+, All Ethnicities) Jock at school and Shelby’s boyfriend. Nicks right hand and the class clown. Bullies, but eventually learns to accept Emma. Strong singer/dancer. Male identifying: Vocal range: Actor needs to have a G4
ENSEMBLE: (All Gender Identities, 18-55, All Ethnicities) Seeking charismatic singer/dancers to play a variety of roles including: 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. Strong singer/dancers.
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.
The Prom encourages gender diverse and color conscious casting. Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds, gender identities, and abilities are encouraged to apply.
Raegan Kotz is Directing, Musical Director is Aaron Zimmerman, Choreography by Nikki Dizon and Carly Morgan Klaus, Assistant Director is Carol Brown, and Production Manager is Craig Gustafson.
To best utilize everyone’s time, auditions are by appointment only Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26 at the GreenMan Theatre Troupe - First Methodist Church, 232 S York Road, in Elmhurst, IL.
The process is as follows:
To schedule an appointment, please send an email to: thepromauditions@gmail.com
1. Please state your Name, the date/time you would like to audition, & any specific Roles you would like to be considered for. Attaching a headshot and resume is acceptable, but not required.
a. Actors will be scheduled into audition time blocks for Sat. May 25 (3:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm, 7:00pm, 8:00pm, 9:00pm) or Sun. May 26 (1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm, 6:00pm).
2. Actors will be assigned to groups and will spend 20 minutes in singing auditions, 20 minutes in dance auditions, and 20 minutes in reading auditions. Everyone who attends will get to read.
a. For Reading: Details will be provided when your appointment is scheduled. Everyone will get to read.
b. For Singing: Everyone will be asked to sing 32 bars of a song from a musical. No pop songs please! Select a song that shows your vocal ability, range, projection, expressiveness, and personality. Do not be concerned with the directors’ personal tastes regarding song choice or favorite shows. Instead, pick something that shows you at your very best. That is what we want to hear! It is HIGHLY recommended that you sing a song from “The Prom.” Please provide sheet music in the appropriate key for your pianist, which will be provided. Please do not sing a cappella. Recorded accompaniments will not be allowed.
3. For Dance: Please wear clothing and shoes that you can move in. You may not dance barefoot or in socks! All performers will be asked to do a simple dance combination, and performers who would like to be considered as featured dancers or leads who dance might be asked to do a more difficult combination. All performers auditioning must attend the dance audition.
4. Callbacks will be held on Thursday, May 30 at GreenMan Theatre Troupe - First Methodist Church, 232 S York Road, in Elmhurst, IL. Those called back will be notified by Tuesday, May 28. All those being considered for lead and supporting roles will be required to attend the callback auditions. If you are not called back, it doesn’t mean you have not been cast.
5. Actors who are cast will be called by Sunday, June 2.
For a synopsis of the show, go here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Prom_(musical)#Background
To hear the Original Broadway Cast Recording, go here: https://theprombroadwaymusical.lnk.to/OBCRMW
Performances of The Prom are September 13 through October 6, 2024. Shows are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2:00pm. Rehearsals will typically take place on Monday and Thursday evenings as well as Sunday afternoons/evenings. Not everyone will be called to every rehearsal and conflicts will be taken into consideration when making the schedule.
The Prom is presented by special arrangement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide.
For tickets & more information, please visit: www.greenmantheatre.org
ALL ROLES ARE AVAILABLE:
Character Breakdown and Vocal Ranges
See descriptions below for more information about principal and ensemble roles. Actors of any race/ethnicity or gender identity are encouraged to audition. Ages listed in description reflect character ages, not required actor ages.
If you have any questions, please email the production team at: PromProductionTeam@gmail.com
Please be advised that there will be some kissing, hugging and hand holding for some of the lead and supporting characters. If you are uncomfortable with any of the above, then you might consider going for ensemble roles rather than a principal character.
Character Breakdown:
BARRY GLICKMAN: (Male Identifying, 30-59, All Ethnicities) A proudly 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; high baritone/low tenor; principal.
DEE DEE ALLEN: (Female Identifying, 30-59, All Ethnicities) 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; alto; principal. (Role will require intimacy)
TRENT OLIVER: (Male Identifying, 30-59, All Ethnicities) A pretentious Broadway star who is probably better known for TV infomercials. Loves the sound of his own voice. Strong singer, pop and legit; baritone; principal
EMMA NOLAN: (Female Presenting, 16+, All Ethnicities) 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. A bit of a tomboy quality. Sweet pop voice. Guitar playing a plus but not required. Strong singer; principal. (Please note that you must be comfortable having intimate moments with another identifying Female including but not limited to kissing)
ALYSSA GREENE: (Female Presenting,16+, All Ethnicities) 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. Afraid to stand up to her mother. Pop voice. Strong singer; principal. (Please note that you must be comfortable having intimate moments with another identifying Female including but not limited to kissing)
TOM HAWKINS: (Male Identifying, 30-59, All Ethnicities) A small town principal. Easily flustered. Straight-laced. A Broadway enthusiast. Good singer; high baritone; principal.
ANGIE DICKINSON: (Female Presenting, 30-59, All Ethnicities) An ensemble member in the Broadway production of “Chicago”. Jaded Fosse girl with a heart of gold. Strong Singer; alto with a belt; principal.
MRS. GREENE: (Female Presenting – 30-49 – All Ethnicities) 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; alto; principal.
SHELDON SAPERSTEIN: (Male Presenting – 30-49 – All Ethnicities) A charismatic press agent. Traditional musical theatre sound; baritone; principal.
SHELBY/ENSEMBLE (Female Presenting,16+, All Ethnicities) Popular cheerleader at school. Kaylee’s second in command, and Kevin’s girlfriend. Bullies, but eventually learns to accept Emma. Strong singer/dancer. Female identifying Vocal range: Wide range Parts will be adjusted to fit the actor
KAYLEE/ENSEMBLE (Female Presenting,16+, All Ethnicities) 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. Female identifying Vocal range top: Wide range Parts will be adjusted to fit the actor
NICK/ENSEMBLE (Male Presenting,16+, All Ethnicities) 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. Male identifying Vocal range: Actor needs to have an F4
KEVIN/ENSEMBLE (Male Presenting,16+, All Ethnicities) Jock at school and Shelby’s boyfriend. Nicks right hand and the class clown. Bullies, but eventually learns to accept Emma. Strong singer/dancer. Male identifying: Vocal range: Actor needs to have a G4
ENSEMBLE: (All Gender Identities, 18-55, All Ethnicities) Seeking charismatic singer/dancers to play a variety of roles including: 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. Strong singer/dancers.