AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT!

Presented by Silhouette Stages

Book by: Bob Martin
Lyrics by: Chad Beguelin
Score by: Matthew Sklar

PRODUCTION TEAM

Director: Ashley Gerhardt
Assistant Director: Jamie Gerhardt
Music Director: Tyrus Mataban
Choreographer: Jeremy McShan
Stage Manager: Molly Laska

ALL ROLES ARE OPEN, NON-UNION, NON-PAID

THE PROM is a side-splitting, heartwarming, and poignant musical comedy that follows the journey of four Broadway actors who, in an attempt to remain relevant and boost their popularity after a crushing review, rush to the aid of a lesbian student in the conservative town of Edgewater Indiana who is banned from bringing her girlfriend to her high school prom. The story is based on the true 2010 events surrounding Constance McMillen in Fulton, Mississippi, and focuses on overcoming discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community, changing hearts and minds, and acceptance.

Silhouette Stages is an award-winning theater in Columbia, MD celebrating its 21st Season as Howard County's premiere community theater! More info at https://www.silhouettestages.com

AUDITION DETAILS

Location for auditions/callbacks: Slayton House, 10400 Cross Fox Lane, Columbia, MD 21044

Auditions will be held on the following dates/times:

November 2, 6:30PM to 9:30PM
November 3, 6:30PM to 9:30PM
Callbacks on November 5 (by invitation, as-needed): 6:30PM to 9:30PM

Sign up for auditions using the link at the bottom of this page. Please fill out and submit our
online audition form on TheaterForms, and make an appointment for your audition. Have your
calendar handy and be prepared to enter rehearsal conflicts from December 7, 2026 through
March 5, 2027 (holidays will already be noted). PLEASE NOTE: No schedule conflicts for tech
week or performance dates are allowed (beginning or after February 22, 2027). You will be
asked to upload a headshot (JPEG/JPG file format) and a theatrical résumé (PDF file format) if
you have one. If you do not have either of these files, you can still submit the form.

YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL AFTER COMPLETING THE FORM. IF YOU DO NOT GET IT RIGHT AWAY, PLEASE CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDER AND MARK THE EMAIL AS "NOT SPAM" SO YOU
WILL RECEIVE FUTURE EMAILS FROM THEATERFORMS.

Please arrive 10 to 15 minutes early for your audition time slot.
Please come to auditions prepared to move/dance for a short dance combination.
Please bring sheet music for a short selection song in the style of the show that showcases your voice. You may sing a song from the show if you choose.
We welcome people of all ethnicities, body types, sexual identities, gender identities, and gender expressions to audition!
No schedule conflicts for tech week or performance dates are allowed.

Rehearsals will be set based on cast availability starting on or around December 7, 2026, however, we
expect to rehearse Monday and Wednesday evenings, and Saturday mornings/afternoons.

PERFORMANCE DATES

March 5 and 6 at 8PM
March 12 and 13 at 8PM, and March 14 at 2PM
March 19 and 20 at 8PM, and March 21 at 2PM

CHARACTER/ROLE DESCRIPTIONS

EMMA NOLAN: Female-identifying, late teen to young adult. A shy, strong-willing, sincere, and
intelligent young woman who adores Alyssa. Vocal range: F3 – E5

DEE DEE ALLEN: Female-identifying, adult. A narcissistic, mature, and very talented Broadway
diva with great comic timing and a massive stage presence. Vocal range: E3 – E5, big and belty

BARRY GLICKMAN: Male-identifying, adult. A super-flamboyant and over-the-top Broadway
performer who speaks before he thinks. Deep down, he has a warm and kind heart. Vocal range: Bb2 – F#4

TRENT OLIVER: Male-identifying, adult. A struggling yet egotistical Broadway actor who never
lets anyone forget he graduated from Juliard. He has a funny and magnetic personality. Vocal range: C3 – Ab4

ANGIE DICKINSON: Female-identifying, adult. A mature, slightly jaded, Fosse-esque Broadway
performer who has been around the block. She is flamboyant, yet warm and kind-hearted. Vocal range: Ab3 – E5

ALYSSA GREENE: Female-identifying, late teen to young adult. Emma’s closeted girlfriend. A
vibrant personality and cheerleader who loves Emma, but is afraid to show it. Vocal range: Ab3 – Eb5

MRS. GREENE: Female-identifying, adult. Alyssa’s conservative, pearl-clutching, straight-laced,
conservative PTA mother. The audience should love to hate her! Vocal range: A3 – C5

MR. HAWKINS: Male-identifying, adult. The school Principal. He is a strong ally to the LGBTQ+
community and a huge fan of Dee Dee. A warm, genuine, and loving person. Vocal range: G2 – F4

SHELDON SAPERSTEIN: Any gender, adult. A hard-working and flamboyant Broadway publicist
with a super-strong personality. Vocal range: adjustable

ENSEMBLE: A strong singing/dancing ensemble is needed for this show, and includes adults to
play various roles and tracks, and a younger ensemble to play students and various roles/tracks.