THE PROM
The Prom
Book and Lyrics by Chad Beguelin
Book by Bob Martin
Music by Matthew Sklar
March 22-24, 2024
Gallagher Student Center Theatre
Directed by Darnell Benjamin
Four eccentric Broadway stars 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, 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.
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Cast:
Emma…Jamie Swisshelm
Alyssa…..Alexis Pinto
Dee Dee...Brookelyn Duncan
Barry...Anthony Frederickson
Trent...Leo Jenkins
Angie...Tate Clemons
Mr. Hawkins...Richie Pokrywka
Mrs. Greene….Grace Caccavari
Shelby...Hannah Richardson
Kaylee…Kate Crisp
Nick...Andrew Normington
Kevin...James Ciccarelle
Sheldon...Cohen Rice
Ensemble...Sienna Glaze, Cristin Fries, Andres Murcia, Ben Hunt,
Gracie Phlipot, Veronica Talbert, Reilly Somerville, Eric Clayton, Jr.
Production Team:
Directed & Choreographed by...Darnell Pierre Benjamin
Stage Manager...Renee Maloney
Music Director...Erin McCamley
Light Designer…Joe Beumer
Sound Designer…Jason Sebastian
Costume Designer…George Sarofeen
Set Designer...David Ferguson
Prop Designers...Maria Zierolf, Jayley Sams & Julianne Schultz
Assistant Costume Designer...Sarah Malarney
Assistant Stage Managers...Reece Niederhausen & Hannah Barbee
Sound Engineer...Mattie Cieplak
Crew...Jayley Sams, Mia D'Ascenzo, Brady Rodgers, Max Winski & Sarah Malarney
Spotlight Operators...Kyra Sander & Corinne Tiernan
Sound Crew...Bridget Dean & Emma Halloran
Assistant Light Designer & Light Board Operator...Erin Bonham
Technical Director...Joe Leonard
Producer...Stephen Skiles
SHOW WARNINGS: Adult situations and content. Flashing lights are used in the production.
BOX OFFICE INFORMATION: Xavier Theatre utilizes a digital box office for events. The physical box office on campus, outside of the GSC Theatre, will open 1 hour prior to each showtime.
Theatre doors open approximately 30 minutes prior to showtime.
THE PROM has a run time of 2:25 with one 15-minute intermission.
Song List:
Act One- "Changing Lives" - Dee Dee, Barry, Ensemble
- "Changing Lives" (Reprise) - Dee Dee, Barry, Angie, Trent
- "Just Breathe" - Emma
- "It's Not About Me" - Dee Dee, Barry, Angie, Trent, Ensemble
- "Dance with You" - Emma, Alyssa
- "The Acceptance Song" - Trent, Dee Dee, Barry, Angie, Ensemble
- "You Happened" - Emma, Alyssa, Ensemble
- "We Look to You" - Mr. Hawkins
- "Tonight Belongs to You" - Barry, Emma, Mrs. Greene, Ensemble
- “Act I Finale” – Emma, Ensemble
- Entr'acte - Orchestra
- "Zazz" - Angie, Emma
- "The Lady's Improving" - Dee Dee
- "Love Thy Neighbor" - Trent, Ensemble
- "Alyssa Greene" - Alyssa
- "Barry Is Going to Prom" - Barry
- "Unruly Heart" - Emma, Ensemble
- “Changing Lives” (reprise) - Barry, Angie, Dee Dee, Trent, Sheldon, Mr. Hawkins
- "It's Time to Dance" - Emma, Alyssa, Company
Special Thanks:
The Albers Fund
The Knowlton Foundation
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Karen Webb
Xavier University Theatre Shop Crew
Photos by Mikki Schaffner.