Ferndale Repertory Theatre’s Commitment to Conscious-casting:  As theatre institutions, we hold ourselves accountable in the casting decisions we make. The actions of listening and compassionate understanding are at the heart of the practice.  

These decisions reflect the power dynamics of the outside world and the society we live in. Just as theatre can hold a mirror up to nature, it also provides a lens for us to better see a path towards a more inclusive community.

Conscious-casting is the acknowledgment of a performer’s race, gender, and sexual identities, and the impact those identities might have within a given role, on the stories we choose to tell and how we tell them.

FRT commits to conscious casting, acknowledging and embracing identities to further equity, diversity, meaningful inclusion and accessibility in our space and stage. As such, we invite EVERYONE to audition for their desired roles, incorporating how each individual can uniquely add to the dynamics and world of the inclusive and diverse stories we strive to tell.

For more information, please contact us at: info@ferndalerep.org


The Prom Auditions

Ferndale Repertory Theatre is excited to announce open auditions on February 19 + 22 for our upcoming production of the musical, The Prom. Winner of the Drama Desk Award for Best Musical and nominated for NINE Tony Awards, including 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!

Book and Lyrics by Chad Beguelin, Book by Bob Martin, and Music by Matthew Sklar.

We will be casting 20+ performers ages 15 and up in this production! Experienced or first-time performers who enjoy singing, dancing, and acting are invited to audition. Please see the character breakdown below for more specifics on each character / the ensemble.


Audition Information

When + Where (please attend 1 and arrive at the posted start time)

  • Monday, Feb 19 at 6:30PM at Ferndale Repertory Theater
  • Thurs, Feb 22 at 6:00PM in Eureka (location TBA)

Callbacks (if needed)

  • Friday, Feb 23 at 6:00PM in Eureka (location TBA)

The Audition:

Please be prepared to sing A. up to 1 minute of a musical theatre song of your choice OR B. happy birthday. An accompanist will be present. Please bring sheet music for the accompanist OR bring a device to play your own backing track / accompaniment. You may also be asked to sing scales by our music director.

There will be a short dance audition, please dress accordingly. Movers and dancers are encouraged to audition.

We will also read provided selections from the script.

Please be prepared to fill out a conflict sheet at auditions (please be specific about scheduling conflicts throughout the rehearsal period).

More Details

Rehearsal Schedule: 

There will be a full-cast read through on March 7th at 6:30PM

Rehearsals begin March 11 and will follow a Monday – Friday 6:30 – 9:30 PM schedule. 

Rehearsals will be in Eureka from March 11 – May 3 and in Ferndale from May 6 – May 23. Tech week is May 13 – 17 and May 20 – 23 (rehearsals may run past 9:30 on some evenings during tech week)

Production Dates: The show opens May 24th and runs through June 16th. Shows are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 2PM. There will be Thursday pick up rehearsals at 6:30 at FRT during the run of the show (May 30, June 6, June 13)

Director: Jessie Gelormino


About the Show:

Four eccentric Broadway stars (+ their publicist!) 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 and nominated for NINE Tony Awards, including 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!

Click here for a character breakdown

Questions: Contact FRT Production Manager Jessie Gelormino at jessiegelormino@gmail.com with any questions or if you cannot make the audition dates but would like to be considered for a role / ensemble.


INTIMACY: There will be some kissing, hugging, and hand holding for some of the lead characters (for Emma + Alyssa and for Dee Dee + Mr. Hawkins). Please contact FRT Production Manager Jessie Gelormino at jessiegelormino@gmail.com with any questions.


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