Audition Notice:
The Prom

Dry Cold Productions is committed to diversity and inclusion. For every role, the creative team will consider all submissions. Actors of any ethnicity, ability, identity, neurodiversity or gender are encouraged to audition.

Only Manitoba residents or those with Winnipeg ties can be considered.
Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under a CAEA contract.
Equity members will be given first priority. Submissions by Non-Equity members are welcome.

Please include the following in your e-mail submission:

1. Indicate preferred audition date and the character for which you would like to audition.

2. Please attach a current resume and headshot.

3. Indicate ability to play & level of proficiency with any instrument (ex. Guitar, flute, violin, trumpet, etc...)

4. Preferred pronouns

Please note:

• ***Proof of Vaccination & Booster Status must be attached with Audition Submission***

• In Person Auditions will be granted at the discretion of the creative team.

• Only those selected for an audition will be contacted.

• For those who cannot attend, ZOOM or self-tape auditions may be considered.

Audition Requirements

Actors will be asked to prepare character specific songs and sides from The Prom. Strong actor/singers & versatile classically trained singers are encouraged to submit. An ability to move is an asset.

We want to see you at your very best so familiarity with the material is strongly advised. That said, the sides absolutely do not need to be memorized, so feel free to hold the sides. An Accompanist will be provided. All audition material can be found at www.drycoldproductions.ca on Saturday, November 12th, 2022.

About the Play

Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. When they hear that trouble is brewing around a prom in small-town Indiana, they feel called to put a spotlight on the issue… and themselves. The town’s parents want to keep the prom on the straight and narrow but when Emma decides to bring her girlfriend to the prom, the entire town has a date with destiny. On a mission to transform lives, Broadway’s brassiest join forces with Emma to bring some ZAZZ and acceptance to the Prom. The result is love and understanding that brings them all together. Dry Cold is thrilled to present the Canadian Premiere of The Prom – sharing its message of hope & acceptance with Winnipeg audiences.

Character Breakdown

The roles of Mr. Hawkins & Barry Glickman are on offer. All other roles are available.

EMMA NOLAN

Teenager in Indiana. A reluctant poster child for LGTBQ+ youth. Very smart. A bit of a tomboy quality. Wears their heart on their sleeve. Not your typical leading lady. Must be a strong actor and singer with underdog energy and a charming sense of awkward/anxious humour. Ability to play guitar an asset but not a requirement. Female identifying

Vocal range: F3 - E5
Strong soloist - Needs to have a strong mix belt

ALYSSA GREENE/AS CAST

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. Female identifying

Vocal range: Ab 3 - Eb5
Strong soloist

MRS. GREENE/AS CAST

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. Strong actor. Late 30’s-50’s. Female identifying

Vocal range: A3 - C5
Primarily ensemble singing

DEE DEE ALLEN

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. Strong actor and singer. Late 30’s-60’s. Female identifying

Vocal range: E3 - D5
Actor needs to have a strong belt or a very strong mix belt

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. 30’s-40’s. Male identifying

Vocal range: C3- Ab4
Actor will require a large vocal range. The top is most important but having the full gamut would be ideal!

ANGIE DICKINSON

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. Late 30’s-50’s. Female identifying

Vocal range: Ab3 - E5

SHELDON or “SHELLY” SAPERSTEIN/AS CAST

A charismatic press agent who works for both Dee Dee and Barry. Dry wit a must. Great character actor. Late 30’s-60’s. Female, Male OR Non-Binary identifying

Vocal range: Open - Will be adjusted to fit the 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. Female identifying

Vocal range: Wide range
Parts will be adjusted to fit the actor

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. Female identifying

Vocal range top: Wide range
Parts will be adjusted to fit the actor

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. Male identifying 

Vocal range: Actor needs to have an F4

KEVIN/ENSEMBLE

Jock at school and Shelby’s boyfriend. Nicks right hand and the class clown. Bullies, but eventually learns to accept Emma. Strong singer/dancer.            Male identifying:

Vocal range: Actor needs to have a G4

OLIVIA KEATING/MOTEL CLERK/MRS. GREENE’S FRIEND/AS CAST

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. 30’s-50’s. Female identifying

Vocal range: Open - Will be adjusted to fit the actor

Chase Winnicky – Director (he/him)

Returning to Dry Cold to make his directorial debut, Chase was last seen in Kiss of the Spiderwoman & The Addams Family. He was the Assistant Director for Million Dollar Quartet (Theatre Calgary) and Assistant Choreographer for Godspell (WST). Recent acting credits include The Wizard of Oz (Rainbow Stage); Alice in Wonderland (Diversified Theatre); Much Ado about Nothing (Dauntless City Theatre); Andy Warhol Musical (Mirvish workshop); The Nutcracker (National Ballet of Canada). He is a graduate of Randolph College for the Performing Arts, was mentored by Winnipeg’s Thom Allison through Royal MTC’s National Mentorship Program and is a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community. Let’s build a prom - for everyone! www.chasewinnicky.com

Rachel Cameron - Music Director (she/her)

Rachel is a Winnipeg-based music director with a background in musical theatre and collaborative musicianship. A graduate of the Theatre and Film Department at the University of Winnipeg Rachel has extensive training in piano, theatre, and voice. Last seen with Dry Cold as Music Director for A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, her recent credits include The Music Man (Thousand Island Playhouse), The Secret Garden (MTYP Young Company), Fun Home (RMTC), and Guys & Dolls (WSO). Rachel has also worked with Dry Cold on Falsettos and The Addams Family. Rachel is in demand as a vocal and audition coach and works at both the U of M Faculty of Music and the U of W Theatre Department as well as with various Young Artist training programs across the city. Special thanks always to Mom, Dad and Austin for their constant support.

Audition Sides

Audition Requirements

Actors will be asked to choose a role and prepare the assigned character specific songs and sides from The Prom. We want to see you at your very best so familiarity with the material is strongly advised. That said, the material absolutely do not need to be memorized, so feel free to hold the sides. An Accompanist will be provided. Please email Donna Fletcher at fletcher_hickerson@shaw.ca if you have any questions.

EMMA NOLAN

Emma Music Side – Dance With You & Unruly Heart cuts   
Text Side – Emma Scene

ALYSSA GREENE/AS CAST

Alyssa Music Side – Alyssa Greene cut
Text Side – Alyssa Scene

MRS. GREENE/AS CAST

Mrs. Greene Music Side – Tonight Belongs to You cut
Text Side – Mrs. Greene Scene

DEE DEE ALLEN

Dee Dee Music Side – It’s Not About Me cut
Text Side – Dee Dee Scene

TRENT OLIVER

Trent Music Side – The Acceptance Song & Love Thy Neighbor cuts
Text Side – Trent Scene

ANGIE DICKINSON

Angie Music Side – Zazz cut
Text Side – Angie Scene

SHELDON or “SHELLY” SAPERSTEIN/AS CAST

Ensemble Music Side 1 & Side 2 – Tonight Belongs to You & Changing Lives
Text Side – Sheldon/Shelly Scene

SHELBY/ENSEMBLE

Kaylee & Shelby Music Side – Tonight Belongs to You
Text Side – Kaylee & Shelby Scene

KAYLEE/ENSEMBLE

Kaylee & Shelby Music Side – Tonight Belongs to You
Text Side – Kaylee & Shelby Scene

NICK/ENSEMBLE

Nick Music Side – You Happened
Text Side – Nick & Kevin Scene

KEVIN/ENSEMBLE

Kevin Music Side – You Happened
Text Side – Nick & Kevin Scene

OLIVIA KEATING/MOTEL CLERK/MRS. GREENE’S FRIEND/AS CAST

Ensemble Music Side 1 & Side 2 – Tonight Belongs to You & Changing Lives
Text Side – Olivia Keating & Motel Clerk Scene

ENSEMBLE

Ensemble Music Side 1 & Side 2 – Tonight Belongs to You & Changing Lives