Teen Performers for Musical Theatre Production “The Prom”
Job Description
Teens ages 14–18 are invited to audition for an exciting new production of The Prom, a high-energy contemporary musical packed with dance, drama, and unforgettable songs. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just love to sing and move, this is your chance to shine on stage in a professionally directed show. Auditions will be held in-person, with video submissions also accepted.
Job Responsibilities
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Perform a 30-second musical theatre song (16 bars) at auditions
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Option to sing a number from The Prom
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Participate in evening rehearsals post-casting
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Attend callbacks and all scheduled show dates
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Collaborate with a creative team including director, music director, and choreographer
Requirements
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Must be between 14–18 years old
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Bring headshot, resume, list of scheduling conflicts, and an instrumental track
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Comfortable with singing, acting, and dancing in a group setting
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Ability to attend rehearsals starting the week of June 30
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Must be available for show dates: September 5, 6, and 7
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Video submissions accepted with proper materials included
Compensation
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Valuable performance experience in a staged musical
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Professional mentorship from experienced theatre directors
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Portfolio-building opportunity for aspiring actors
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Community exposure and networking in the performing arts
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The Esther Drama is a powerful story set in the ancient emperor of Persia. In this biblical story, Esther, a young Jewish girl becomes Queen and in the end takes a courageous stand and saves her people from annihilation by the wicked Haman. The drama is filled with suspense, fear, courage, trust, love, evil plots, and amazing victories.
Auditioning for Main Actors:
King Xerxes is a main character. King of the ancient Emperor of Persia.
Requirements: Male, Ages 20-50, Acting experience, Christian, good singer, strong stage presentation, ability to memorize many lines, and good communication skills. Dramatic acting. Send in a dramatic acting monologue.
Haman is an evil and cunning character who becomes the Grand Visor of Persia and devices an evil plot against the Jewish people. In the end his plot falls on his own head.
Requirements: Male, Ages 20-60, Good actor, ability to portray a sly cunning character, good singer, dramatic actor, Christian, good stage presentation. Send in a dramatic acting monologue.
Mordecai is Haman’s rival. He is a Jewish scribe for the Persian Empire. He has conviction and great courage. He raises his cousin Esther to fear the Lord and when she becomes Queen, he encourages her to go before the King to save her people. He does not bow to the wicked Haman even though the King required it.
Requirements: Male, Ages 20-60, Good actor, a man of conviction, Christian, good singer, ability to memorize many lines. Send in a video of a dramatic acting monologue.
Also, auditioning for good dancers. Dancers are performers in the Persian palace. Send in video of a ballet sequence.
Julius Caesar Stage Production Casting Call
Job Description:
A Brooklyn outdoor theater production is now casting equity and non-equity actors for Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare. This Shakespeare casting call is open to performers of all genders, with most tracks involving doubling. The production will take place in Carroll Park and is seeking bold, vocally strong actors ready to perform in an outdoor environment without sound amplification.
This is a paid theater opportunity offering a stipend for the showcase run. Actors with classical training, strong text clarity, and musical abilities are encouraged to submit.
Job Responsibilities:
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Perform in a live outdoor production of Julius Caesar
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Memorize and deliver Shakespearean text with clarity and confidence
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Participate in rehearsals and collaborate with the ensemble
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Adapt performance for an outdoor setting without amplification
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Potentially double in multiple roles
Requirements:
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Equity and non-equity actors
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Open to all genders and backgrounds
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Strong vocal projection and command of Shakespearean language
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Ability to perform outdoors
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Submit a 1–2 minute Shakespearean monologue
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Include headshot and resume
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If applicable, submit a video of musical instrument performance
Available Roles:
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Brutus – Noble, idealistic, conflicted
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Cassius – Passionate, intellectual, political
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Mark Antony – Charismatic, strategic
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Julius Caesar – Grand, commanding presence
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Casca – Wry, sharp, comedic instincts
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Portia – Willful, incisive, emotionally complex
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Octavius – Strategic, unsentimental
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Decius – Perceptive, improvisational
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Cicero – Stately, authoritative
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Conspirators, Generals, Plebeians, Soldiers
Compensation:
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$2,000 stipend
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Live theater credit
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Professional outdoor Shakespeare experience