Character Breakdown

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. 

Emma Nolan – late teen/young adult – student, shy, in love with Alyssa, warm-hearted, quiet, reluctant, smart, kind, intelligent, tomboy, strong actor/singer, ability to play guitar an asset but not required.

Vocal Range: F3 - E5

Dee Dee Allen – mature adult – diva, narcissistic, egotistical Broadway star, comical, self-involved, domineering, big stage presence, strong actor/singer

Vocal Range: E3 - E5

Barry Glickman – adult/mature adult – campy, over-the-top, politically incorrect, flamboyant Broadway star, self- involved, impulsive, kind-hearted, strong singer

Vocal range: Bb3 - F#4 (Ab5, if possible)

Alyssa Greene – late teen/young adult – top student, cheerleader, closeted girlfriend, in love with Emma, fearful, strong actor/singer/mover

Vocal Range: Ab4 - Eb5

Mr. Hawkins – adult/mature adult – high school principal, concerned, star-struck fan of Dee Dee’s, kind, honest, ally to Emma, reprimanding

Vocal range: G2 - F4

Angie Dickinson – adult/mature adult – actress, dancer, frustrated Broadway veteran, heart of gold, experienced, kind- hearted, flamboyant, jaded “Fosse” girl, strong actor/singer/dancer

Vocal Range: Ab4 - E5

Mrs. Greene – adult – Alyssa’s mother, strict, controlling, intimidating, traditional, straight-laced, school PTA President, conservative, shocked, tough, strong actor

Vocal Range: A4 - C5

Trent Oliver – adult – pretentious Juilliard graduate, struggling Broadway actor, pompous, enthusiastic, funny, strong actor/singer/mover

Vocal range: C3 - Ab5

Sheldon Saperstein – adult/mature adult – Broadway publicist, straight-talking, hard-working, charismatic agent Open vocal range. Ensemble range as appropriate

Shelby, Kaylee, Nick, Kevin – teens/young adults – students who bully Emma (but eventually learn to accept her), the popular kids (cheerleaders and jocks), strong singers/dancers

Shelby Solo Vocal range: Ab4 - Bb5, Kayley Solo Vocal range: Ab4 - C5 Nick Solo Vocal range: C3 - F4, Kevin Solo Vocal range: D3 - G4

Ensemble: students, parents, PTA members, cast of the non-equity tour of Godspell, etc.