[Capdist-auditions] Awesome 80's Prom Auditions at Proctor's

[Aaron Holbritter]

*Open Auditions for Awesome 80's Prom
*

*Proctors Theatre* is seeking actors and actresses for roles in the upcoming
production of *The Awesome 80's Prom* to play in the *GE Theatre at Proctors
*from *February 10-21, 2009.
*

*The Awesome 80's prom* is the hit Off-Broadway interactive experience in
the style of *Tony n' Tina's Wedding*, set at Wanaget High's Senior
Prom...in 1989.


Auditions are scheduled for *January 17, 2009, 10:00am – 6:00pm *at *440
Upstairs at Proctors, 440 State Street, 2nd Floor, Schenectady, NY  12305*.
Callbacks are scheduled for *January 18, 2009, 10:00am – 6:00pm*.

ALL ROLES: Seeking exuberant performers who are skilled improvisational
actor/comedians. Must have strong comedic instincts and the ability to "work
a room". MOST ROLES MUST BELIEVABLY PLAY A HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR.

Please prepare a 1 min comedic contemporary monologue, preferably from an
80s film.  Or, if needed, sides will be provided.  Bring a picture/resume,
stapled together.

SEEKING:
• *Blake *– The Captain of the Football Team. A Charming, egotistical jock.
Think
"Jake" in *16 Candles*.
• *Louis *– The Nerd. Introverted, computer geek. Think Anthony Michael Hall
in
*16 Candles*.
• *Fender *– The Bad Boy. Mean, defensive, loud. Think Judd Nelson in *The
Breakfast Club*.
• *Michael Jay *– The Class President. A young Republican/born politician. A
Guy-
Smiley game show host type. Think Michael J. Fox on *Family Ties*.
• *Feung *– The Asian Exchange Student. Charismatic, speaks little English.
Think
Long Duk Dong in *16 Candles*.
• *Dickie *The Drama Queen. Flamboyant, fabulous and bitter. Sings "Don't
Rain
on My Parade" like Barbara Streisand. Think Ducky in *Pretty in Pink *mixed
with
Jack from *Will & Grace*.
• *Beef *– A football player. Big and intimidating, but not too bright.
Think Chris
Farley
• *Mr. Snelgrove *– The Principal. A fascist dictator. Think the principal
in *Ferris
Bueller's Day Off*.
• *The Heathers *– Cheerleader #1 and #2. Whitley's back up cheerleaders.
Must
cheer/dance. ALL DANCERS WITHOUT ACTING EXPERIENCE BUT FUN
PERSONALITIES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT.
• *Kerrie *– The Spaz. Petite. A sweet but hyper nerd. In love with Blake.
Surprisingly cute, once she removes the glasses and headgear.
• *Missy *– The Head of the Prom Committee. Perfect. Way too perky. Think
Reese Witherspoon in *Election*.
• *Whitley *– The Head Cheerleader. Attractive, sexy, bitchy, and vain.
Thinking
"Heathers." Must cheer and dance. ALL DANCERS WITHOUT ACTING
EXPERIENCE BUT FUN PERSONALITIES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT.
• *DJ Johnny Hughes *– The DJ. Extremely charismatic host who can warm up a
crowd. Runs dance contest, etc. Stand-up comedians, karaoke hosts, etc. all
encouraged to audition. Must have high energy and an infectious energy that
can
keep a party going.
• *Inga *– The Swedish Exchange Student. Tall and voluptuous. Speaks with a
heavy accent.
• *Mrs*. *Lascalzo *– The Drama Teacher. A leftover hippie who loves
everyone. A
little clueless.
• *Molly Parker *– A freshman. A member of the Freshman Cheerleading Squad
and the yearbook committee.
• *Lloyd Parker *– Her twin (less cool) brother.
• *Mystery Guest - *A 1980's celebrity impersonator (i.e. Madonna, Michael
Jackson, MC Hammer, Prince). Performs (or lip syncs) one song at the height
of
the PROM.


Please RSVP by *January 15, 2009* to* **jbouchard at proctors.org** *with name,
email address and phone number. Audition date and time will be assigned via
e-mail. No phone calls, please.


Actors must be available for rehearsals and all performances.
-- 
Judie Bouchard
Retail and House Manager
Proctors Theatre
432 State Street
Schenectady, NY
Phone: 518-382-3884  Ext 153
Fax: 518-346-2468

*~~ Live, Love, Laugh and be Happy! ~~*


-- 
Aaron S. Holbritter
Administrative Coordinator
CDGLCC
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