AUDITIONS
Monday, June 24th at 6pm-10pm
Tuesday, June 25th at 6pm-10pm
Callbacks: Wednesday, June 26th
You do not need to attend both nights of auditions.
Rehearsal Dates*
Starting July 1st - Sept 5th.
Sunday-Thursday, Sunday 6-9pm and
weekday evenings 7-10pm.
*Please note, you may not be called to all rehearsals and schedule will be determined based on summer availability
Performance Dates
Sept. 6th-22nd: Fri. & Sat. 8pm & Sundays 2pm
Audition Requirements:
Please bring a headshot and resume. Please prepare 32 bars of a musical theater song in the style of the show that best fits and showcases your range. Be creative! We are looking for engaging and energetic storytellers. Give your audition as much character as possible! An accompanist will be provided. Please bring clearly marked sheet music in the correct key and do not sing acapella. A short dance audition will be held at 7pm. Please bring clothing you can move in, character shoes not required. All roles are open to actors of all ages, gender identities, races.
Please note that The Heights Players is a non-profit theater and this is a non-equity production. All cast and crew volunteer their time and talent. The Heights Players is a membership organization, there is no pay or stipend for any role or position. There is a $20 membership fee, if cast.
The Heights Players is located at:
26 Willow Place, bet. State & Joralemon Streets
in Brooklyn Heights.
Click For Directions to the John Bourne Theater
The Prom
Book & Lyrics: Chad Beguelin
Book: Bob Martin & Music: Matthew Sklar
Based on an Original Concept by Jack Viertel
Directed by: Felisha Heng
Music Director: Annie Rebold
Choreographer: Cassaundra Reed
Stage Manager: Liz Ukpe
Assistant Director: Morgan Cavendish
Synopsis: When the PTA from Edgewater, Indiana cancels the senior prom in order to block a lesbian student from bringing her date, four eccentric Broadway stars in search of a cause swoop in to save the day. They know that it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue… and themselves. On a mission to transform lives, Broadway’s brassiest join forces with a courageous student and the town’s citizens and the result is love that brings them all together. A new musical comedy “so filled with happiness that you think your heart is about to burst” (Variety).
Winner of the Drama Desk Award for Best Musical with book and lyrics by Chad Beguelin, book by Bob Martin, and music by Matthew Sklar, this musical delivers a message of hope and inclusion the world needs right now.
We are seeking a diverse, open-minded, and honest cast of performers to fill a range of roles. Members of the LGBTQ+ community are strongly encouraged to audition.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
Please note that people of all races, gender identities, and abilities are encouraged to audition for this inclusive and collaborative production. We will also be casting Understudies for Lead Roles & Ensemble Swing Roles.
EMMA NOLAN Teenager in Indiana. A reluctant poster child for LGTBQ+ youth. Very smart. A bit of a tomboy quality. Not your typical leading lady. Must be a strong actor and singer with underdog energy and a charming sense of awkward/anxious humor.
ALYSSA GREENE A cheerleader and top student. Secretly Emma’s girlfriend. 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. Must be a strong actor, singer and mover.
DEE DEE ALLEN (Late 30’s-60’s.) Broadway diva. A huge ego to match her huge talent. Hilariously self-involved but yearns to do something good for someone other than herself. Known for her strong Broadway belt vocals and large stage presence. Jaded with relationships so does not believe in true love until she meets Mr. Hawkins. Must have incredibly strong stage presence. Strong actor and singer.
TRENT OLIVER Pretentious Juilliard graduate recently cast in the non-Equity tour of Godspell. Handsome, charming, funny and loves to hear himself speak. Strong actor/singer/mover.
ANGIE DICKINSON (Late 30’s-50’s.) A long-running ensemble member in the Broadway production of Chicago (20 years!). Jaded Fosse girl with a heart of gold. Strong actor/singer/dancer - flexibility an asset.
BARRY GLICKMAN (Late 30’s-50’s.) 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. Must have comedic timing and incredibly strong stage presence.
MRS. GREENE (Late 30’s-50’s.) Alyssa’s intimidating, conservative, single mother. The head of the PTA. Knows deep down that her daughter Alyssa is struggling with her identity. She is too afraid to face the reality because she fears her daughter will face a hard life.
MARION HAWKINS (Late 30’s-50’s.) A small town principal. Easily flustered. Straight-laced. A Broadway enthusiast. Good singer. High Baritone.
SHELDON or “SHELLY” SAPERSTEIN A charismatic press agent who works for both Dee Dee and Barry. Dry wit a must. Great character actor.
SHELBY/ENSEMBLE Popular cheerleader at school. Kaylee’s second in command, and Kevin’s girlfriend. Bullies, but eventually learns to accept Emma. Strong singer/dancer.
KAYLEE/ENSEMBLE 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.
NICK/ENSEMBLE 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.
KEVIN/ENSEMBLE Jock at school and Shelby’s boyfriend. Nick's right hand and the class clown. Bullies, but eventually learns to accept Emma. Strong singer/dancer.
OLIVIA KEATING/MOTEL CLERK/MRS. GREENE’S FRIEND Broadway reporter Olivia Keating/ Quirky small town Motel Clerk/Mrs. Greene’s friend (a total “Karen”)/Opening Night Party Attendee/High School Student/Cast Member of the Non-Equity Tour of Godspell/ Monster Truck Rally Announcer/LGBT Student among others… Hilarious and versatile character actor who will be playing all of the bit parts, as well as fitting into big ensemble numbers. Strong actor. Good singer/mover.
ENSEMBLE HIGHSCHOOLERS (TEENS/YOUNG ADULTS) Indiana high schoolers who struggle together to create a place for everyone at the dance. Strong singer/dancer
ENSEMBLE GODSPELL CAST/PTA PARENTS (ADULTS): Concerned parents swayed by Mrs. Greene’s traditional arguments yet ready to follow their children’s guidance. Strong singer/mover