The Prom
Music by Matthew Sklar
Lyrics by Chad Beguelin
Book by Chad Beguelin & Bob Martin
Directed by: Christi E. Sears and Mirinda Keeling
Auditions: Jan. 8(vocals/dance), 9(cold reads), 10(callbacks only), 2024
Audition Form
Audition Welcome Letter
Performances: Apr. 5, 6, 12, 13, 14(m), 18, 19, 20, 21(m), 25, 26, 27, 2024
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. (Theatrical Rights Worldwide)
Director
Christi E. Sears has a string of hit musicals and plays to her credit, including: Something Rotten!, Clue, Altogether Now (Special Event), The Secret of Chimneys: ACT Radio Play, Mamma Mia, The Addams Family, Annie, Big Fish, Shrek, Young Frankenstein, Avenue Q, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Curtains, Steel Magnolias, The Producers, The Music Man, Hello, Dolly!, The Rocky Horror Show, Pirates of Penzance, Into the Woods, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Bell, Book and Candle, Auntie Mame, and Greater Tuna at ACT. Christi also directed at CCT: Cinderella, Damn Yankees, and Little Shop of Horrors. A long-time administrative member at ACT, Christi has served four terms as president and two terms as treasurer. She currently serves on the ACT Board as Production Manager. Christi resides in Albany and has worked for over 29 years as the Accounting/Payroll Manager at Palm Harbor Homes.
Director’s email: cirsey@comcast.net
Mirinda Keeling is making her ACT directorial debut this season with Peter and the Starcatcher. Mirinda co-directed School House Rock at ACT and directed Animal Krackers, Magic in Me, and The Shoemaker and the Elves at North Albany Elementary. Mirinda has assistant directed Something Rotten, Murder on the Orient Express, Clue, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, High School Musical, and Excalibur: The Story of Young King Arthur at ACT. Her resume includes additional crew positions of vocal director, production assistant, set dressing design, set dresser, set design, hair and makeup designer, props designer and costumer in over 30 productions and has performed on stage in an additional 20. She has performed with her husband, Dean Keeling, as well as her two sons, Braden and Adam.
Director’s email: r_mirinda@hotmail.com
Cast of Characters
(Gender-flexible featured roles and expandable ensemble. We welcome any and all genders and non-binary artists with all vocal ranges.)
Emma Nolan: Must present as or be willing to present as a female. Any ethnicity, 18+ to play a
high school senior. Alto – Mezzo-Soprano/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 with
a bit of a tomboy quality. Sweet pop voice. Strong singer. PRINCIPAL.
Dee Dee Allen: Must present as or be willing to present as a female. Any ethnicity, 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.
Barry Glickman: Must present as or be willing to present as a male. Any ethnicity, 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.
Trent Oliver: Must present as or be willing to present as a male. Any ethnicity, 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.
Alyssa: Must present as or be willing to present as a female. Any ethnicity, 18+ 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: Must present as or be willing to present as a male. Any ethnicity, 30s–50s, High Baritone. A small-town principal. Easily flustered. Strait-laced. A Broadway enthusiast. Good singer. PRINCIPAL.
Angie: Must present as or be willing to present as a female. Any ethnicity, 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. Green: Must present as or be willing to present as a female. Any ethnicity, 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: Must present as or be willing to present as a male. Any ethnicity, 30s–40s, Baritone. A charismatic press agent. Traditional musical theatre sound. PRINCIPAL.
Kaylee: Must present as or be willing to present as a female. Any ethnicity, 18+ to play a high school senior. Mezzo-Soprano.
Nick: Must present as or be willing to present as a male. Any ethnicity, 18+ to play a high school senior. Tenor.
Shelby: Must present as or be willing to present as a female. Any ethnicity, 18+ to play a high school senior. Mezzo-Soprano
Kevin: Must present as or be willing to present as a male. Any ethnicity, 18+ to play a high school senior. Tenor.
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, Mrs. Greene’s Friend, and LGBTQ Students.