Characters:
Cindy Lou
Female 18-28
She knows she is the prettiest girl at Springfield High. She knows she will be named prom queen and acts out against her best friend, Betty Jean when things don’t go her way. She makes the biggest change between Acts I and II, having learned the lessons of true love and loss
Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano Belt: E3-F5.
Betty Jean
Female 18-28
She is the class clown and tomboy, always vying for attention with Cindy Lou, her best friend. Cindy Lou steals Betty Jean’s boyfriend away, which causes a lot of friction at the prom. She holds this grudge against Cindy Lou until they make up at the ten-year reunion.
Vocal Range: Alto with strong low range: D3-E5
Missy
Female 18-28
She is the over-achiever of the group. Very controlled, very concerned that everything at the prom turns out wonderful and perfect. Head of the Prom Decorations Committee and absolutely smitten with her music teacher. Her best friend is Suzy.
Vocal Range: Soprano: G3-A5.
Suzy
Female 18-28
She is the gum-chewing, happy-go-lucky, go-along girl. Super-best friends with Missy, Suzy is always a little giddy and a little silly and finds great pleasure in everything she does. In love with the lighting operator and completely surprised when named Prom Queen. Frustrated, sad, hormonal, and pregnant in Act II. This role requires an excellent part singer and comedienne.
Vocal Range: Mezzo-Alto with both sweet and soulful voice: G3-E5
If you’re an actor interested in auditioning, we’d love to have you! To prepare, you just need to choose a song from the 1950s or 1960s that really shows off your voice. We’re looking for strong part singers for the roles, so bring your best! When you come to audition, we’ll also ask you to read a bit from the script and learn a quick movement combo. Just make sure to wear the right shoes, and you’re good to go!
Hill Country Community Theatre:
To audition please see: https://thehcct.org/auditions
4003 West Ranch Road 2147, Cottonwood Shores, Texas 78657, United States
