The Prom Auditions!

Name: The Prom Auditions!
Start: 2024-11-22T18:00:00-07:00
Location: 224 San Pasquale Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States, New Mexico 87104

Schedule

Fri Nov 22 2024 at 06:00 pm

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Location

224 San Pasquale Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM, United States, New Mexico 87104 | Albuquerque, NM

A Devon Frieder Production co produced with Albuquerque Little Theatre, Co-Producer
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Director / Choreographer – Devon Frieder
Musical Director – Alex Harden
Stage Manager – Alicia Leyva
DANCE AUDITIONS: Friday, 11/22 at 6pm
All will be asked to attend. Bring sneakers to dance in as well as character heels (ladies) if you have them. There will be a mover combination, followed by a more technical dance combination for those asked to stay. Although a few roles don’t dance in the show, we want to get to know your personality and movement styles. Walk-ins will be accepted, but we prefer you submit ahead of time.
VOCAL AUDITIONS: Saturday, 11/23 from 10am-5pm
(By appointment; walk-ins will be seen time permitting)
Please prepare a short musical theatre song in the style of the show that showcases range, acting ability, and personality/comic timing. Singing from the show is welcomed. Please bring sheet music clearly marked in a binder for our accompanist.
*VOCAL TIME SLOT: Will be emailed to you once you have submitted the audition form. If you have any questions about auditions or the production, please email [email protected]. Thank you.
CALLBACKS: Sunday, 11/24 at 6pm
Callbacks will be sent out Saturday night after vocal appointments and/or after the dance call; you will be given songs and or scenes via email to prepare before Sunday’s callbacks.
*NOTE: Video auditions will be accepted if you cannot attend in person, but in person is preferred. Please email [email protected] your initial video submissions NO LATER than Monday, November 18th.
REHEARSALS: Held mostly in January, weekday evenings and weekends during the day. Music rehearsals and initial choreography rehearsals will be held in December with time off during the holidays.
TENTATIVE REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:
MUSIC: December 2-4 & 9-11
CHOREOGRAPHY: December 15-22, 26-28, & 30
STAGING / CHOREOGRAPHY: January 1-16
TECH / DRESS: January 17-23
PERFORMANCES: January 24-26, January 31-February 2, & February 7-9 at Albuquerque Little Theatre
SYNOPSIS: Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. When they hear that trouble is brewing around a prom in small-town Indiana, they feel called to put a spotlight on the issue… and themselves. The town’s parents want to keep the prom on the straight and narrow but when one student decides to bring her girlfriend to the 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 of hope and inclusion that resonates with audiences now more than ever.
AVAILABLE ROLES: Seeking performers of all ethnicities, ages, gender identities and types. *Note: The role of Emma has been cast.HOWEVER, we are seeking strong Understudies for all roles.
THE ADULTS:
BARRY GLICKMAN: Male, 40’s-50’s (High Baritone/Tenor, B2 – F#4) A very gay Broadway star. Completely politically incorrect and doesn’t know it. Impulsive and loves to make a scene everywhere he goes. Big, Broadway belter with huge stage presence and excellent comic timing. Must move extremely well.
DEE DEE ALLEN: Female, 40’s-60’s (Alto w/ Belt, E3 – D5) A current Broadway diva. A huge ego to match her huge talent. Hilariously self-involved, but yearns to do something good for someone other than herself. Big, Broadway belter with huge stage presence and excellent comic timing. Must move well.
TRENT OLIVER: Male, 30’s-40’s (Baritone/Tenor, C3 – Ab5) A pretentious Broadway star and Julliard graduate who is probably better known for TV infomercials. Handsome, charming, funny, and loves to hear himself speak. Versatile singer with range, comic timing, and strong movement ability.
ANGIE DICKINSON: Female, Late 30’s-50’s (Alto w/ Belt, Ab3 -E5) A long-running ensemble member in the Broadway production of “Chicago”. Jaded Fosse girl with a heart of gold. Strong singer and dancer with comic timing; flexibility a plus!
MR. HAWKINS: Male, 40’s-50’s (High Baritone, G2 – C4) A small town principal. Easily flustered. Straight-laced. A Broadway enthusiast and star-struck fan of Dee Dee’s. Excellent actor with strong singing ability.
MRS. GREENE: Female, Late 30’s-50’s (Alto, A3 – C5) 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. Excellent actress with strong singing ability.
SHELDON SAPERSTEIN: Male, Late 30’s-50’s (Baritone) A charismatic and straighttalking Broadway publicist who works for Dee Dee and Barry. Dry wit and a traditional musical theatre sound. Character actor with strong comic timing.
OLIVIA KEATING/ENSEMBLE: Female, 30’s-40’s. Broadway reporter who will double as other various character roles. Good singer/mover with strong comic timing.
ADULT ENSEMBLE: To play Parents, Broadway attendees, Reporters, the Non-Equity touring cast of Godspell, and other featured roles. Strong singers with big personalities who move very well. Some may understudy principal roles and/or swing alternate ensemble tracks.
THE STUDENTS:
EMMA NOLAN (UNDERSTUDY): Female, to play high school senior (Soprano/Mezzo w/ Belt, F3 – E5) 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. Strong singer with a charming sense of awkward/anxious humor.
ALYSSA GREENE: Female, to play high school senior (Soprano/Mezzo w/ Mix/Belt, Ab3 – Eb5) A cheerleader and top student who tries desperately to fit in. Secretly Emma’s girlfriend, but afraid to come out. 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. Excellent actor and singer with strong movement ability.
KAYLEE/ENSEMBLE: Female, to play high school senior (Ab4 – C5) 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 and excellent dancer.
SHELBY/ENSEMBLE: Female, to play high school senior (Ab4 – Bb5) Popular cheerleader at school. Kaylee’s second in command, and Kevin’s girlfriend. Bullies, but eventually learns to accept Emma. Strong singer and excellent dancer.
NICK/ENSEMBLE: Male, to play high school senior (C3 – F4) 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 and dancer.
KEVIN/ENSEMBLE: Male, to play high school senior (D3 – G4) Jock at school and Shelby’s boyfriend. Nick’s right hand and the class clown. Bullies, but eventually learns to accept Emma. Strong singer and dancer.
STUDENT ENSEMBLE: To play high school students. Extremely strong dancers and singers with high energy and stamina. Some may understudy principal roles and/or swing alternate dance tracks.