Zombie Prom
Director: Josephine Czarnecki, Nanni WestgateMusical Director: Isabelle Steigman
Auditions
Sunday 8/16 11:00am-4:00pm
Monday 8/17 4:30-7:30pm
Friday 8/21 4:30-7:30pm
*Audition material will be provided & taught to students during these audition days as a collaborative learning process. Auditions will include some singing of songs from the show, some dancing and some acting, reading scenes from the show.
Ages: 9-13 years old
Rehearsals
Rehearsals start 8/23 and meet weekly Sundays 11-4pm and Mondays/Fridays 4:30-7:30. Not all actors will be called for every rehearsal.
Tech week 11/14-11/19 *All actors must be present for ALL of tech week (11-4 on weekend days & 4:30-8:00 on week days)
Further Info
**Parents/family members are asked to help support the creation of sets, props and costumes and/or working box office/ concessions with 10-15 volunteer hours per show minimum. Making a great show takes a village and we need your help to bring it to life! Renegade has a variety of volunteer options for all skill sets. However, if doing volunteer hours is truly prohibitive for your family, please reach out to us at renegadetheaterco@gmail.com and we will work something out.
Shows
Friday, 11/20 7pm
Saturday, 11/21 2pm & 7pm
Sunday, 11/22 2pm
Synopsis
Zombie Prom follows Jonny, a high school student who returns from a nuclear waste dump as a teenage zombie. When he tries to rekindle his relationship with his high school sweetheart, Toffee, their love faces opposition from the school principal, Miss Delilah Strict. Meanwhile, the students and faculty grapple with the idea of a zombie attending prom. Zombie Prom offers an exploration of love, acceptance, and rebellion, all set to the sounds of 1950s rock and roll.
Our brand new highly requested 9-13 year old tween program will allow budding thespians to train in acting, singing and dancing with our team of experienced professionals while building a fully fledged musical, culminating in 4 live performances. This is a chance to learn and grow, make friends and build community and to explore musical theater in a supportive and low-pressure environment. We prioritize education and positive experience above all else, and strive to support kids mental health and personal growth as they experience theater in a holistic way. This program is great for kids of all levels of skill and experience.
Cast of Characters
Jonny Warner
The "bad boy" rebel from the wrong side of the tracks who falls for good girl Toffee; after she's forced to break up with him, he tragically jumps into a nuclear waste dump and returns as a glowing zombie, determined to win her back and take her to the senior prom, becoming a symbol of forbidden love and challenging school rules. He's earnest, sincere, and represents themes of love, acceptance, and outcasting.
Toffee
The classic "good girl", sweet and earnest, from the "right side of the tracks," who falls for the rebel bad boy Jonny; she's initially forced to break up with him, leading to his death and return as a zombie, but ultimately chooses forbidden love, finding true connection despite his undead state.
Delilah Strict
The principal of Enrico Fermi High School, the school Jonny and Toffee attend. True to her name, she is extremely harsh and rigidly adheres to rules and tradition.
Eddie
A popular, sweet-natured heartthrob in love with Candy. e. Very determined and inquisitive.
Jake
A popular, sweet-natured heartthrob in love with Candy. One of Jonny's friends and a comedic character.
Joey
Athletic, but not the brightest. One of Jonny's friends and a comedic character.
Josh
A brainy, nerdy aspiring journalist who covers Jonny's zombie rebirth for the school paper. One of Jonny's friends and a comedic character.
Candy
Nervous and hyper, she is often seen chewing her nails. She can sometimes be an "agent of chaos."
Ginger
The class nerd, Ginger is kind, smart, and adheres to the rules and social norms of the school.
Coco
Has a dry, sarcastic wit and a "seen-it-all" attitude. She is on the "catty side” and is rarely seen without her baton.
Ensemble
Ensemble plays various classmates and other people who are a part of Enrico Fermi High School.