Uproar Theatrics - Prospect High: Brooklyn

Casting

2-15f, 1-6m, flexible ensemble

Female Principals

2-15

Male Principals

1-6

Ensemble

flexible

A NOTE ON CASTING

PROSPECT HIGH: BROOKLYN may be presented as a vignette play in which each scene stands alone and we see each character only once, or as a traditional play with characters that track through the entire story. Both versions are presented in the printed text.

Small-Cast Version (5)

Andrea: freshman, female, spunky. Devin: sophomore, male, volatile. Anny: junior, transgender, joyous. Bria: senior, female, forceful. Mr./Ms. Charles: teacher, male, placid. Newscasters. Ensemble.

Medium-Cast Version (12)

Andrea: freshman, female, spunky. Devin: sophomore, male, volatile. Anny: junior, transgender, joyous. Bria: senior, female, forceful. Mr./Ms. Charles: teacher, male, placid. Mr./Ms. Curran. Justice. Bridgett. Daria. Mr./Ms. D. Mr./Ms. Nichols. Makala. Newscasters. Ensemble.

Large-Cast Version (18)

Andrea: freshman, female, spunky. Devin: sophomore, male, volatile. Anny: junior, transgender, joyous. Bria: senior, female, forceful. Mr./Ms. Charles: teacher, male, placid. Mr./Ms. Curran. Justice. Bridgett. Daria. Mr./Ms. D. Mr./Ms. Nichols. Makala. Lewis. Danielle. Kiarra. Rachel. Jessica. Milan. Newscasters. Ensemble.

The Ensemble (optional)

Unnamed ensemble members have often been included in productions of this play in sections of dance, song, or action between scenes. These interpolated sections have been an opportunity for students to create wholly original content reflecting on the primary action.

A NOTE ON CASTING

PROSPECT HIGH: BROOKLYN may be presented as a vignette play in which each scene stands alone and we see each character only once, or as a traditional play with characters that track through the entire story. Both versions are presented in the printed text.

Small-Cast Version (5)

Andrea: freshman, female, spunky. Devin: sophomore, male, volatile. Anny: junior, transgender, joyous. Bria: senior, female, forceful. Mr./Ms. Charles: teacher, male, placid. Newscasters. Ensemble.

Medium-Cast Version (12)

Andrea: freshman, female, spunky. Devin: sophomore, male, volatile. Anny: junior, transgender, joyous. Bria: senior, female, forceful. Mr./Ms. Charles: teacher, male, placid. Mr./Ms. Curran. Justice. Bridgett. Daria. Mr./Ms. D. Mr./Ms. Nichols. Makala. Newscasters. Ensemble.

Large-Cast Version (18)

Andrea: freshman, female, spunky. Devin: sophomore, male, volatile. Anny: junior, transgender, joyous. Bria: senior, female, forceful. Mr./Ms. Charles: teacher, male, placid. Mr./Ms. Curran. Justice. Bridgett. Daria. Mr./Ms. D. Mr./Ms. Nichols. Makala. Lewis. Danielle. Kiarra. Rachel. Jessica. Milan. Newscasters. Ensemble.

The Ensemble (optional)

Unnamed ensemble members have often been included in productions of this play in sections of dance, song, or action between scenes. These interpolated sections have been an opportunity for students to create wholly original content reflecting on the primary action.

Materials

These materials are available for an additional fee:

60-Minute Talkback with the Creators - $300
A 60-minute Zoom/Google Meet with one or more of the show's creator(s). Licensees and guests can ask questions, share experiences, and hear about the artistic journey of the show and creative team. This can be scheduled before or after the performances. If we are unable to make scheduling work, the cost will be refunded.
Video Recording License - $200
License to create an archival recording of the show that may be distributed to the cast and crew. This does not allow publicly posting the performance.

* These prices are for informational purposes only and are non-binding until your contract is signed.

Press

AMERICAN THEATRE

Capturing the High School Experience in ‘Prospect High—Brooklyn’

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