Westfield High School Stages Tony-Nominated Musical 'The Prom'

WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield High School Theatre Department invites the community to its production of THE PROM, a musical about identity and acceptance. Performances are scheduled for March 5, 6, and 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the Westfield High School Auditorium, located at 550 Dorian Road.

THE PROM features a book and lyrics by Chad Beguelin, a book by Bob Martin, and music by Matthew Sklar. The story is set in Edgewater, Indiana, and follows Emma Nolan, a high school student played by Avery McMeekan. Nolan's desire to bring her girlfriend to the prom sparks a national discussion.

The narrative begins with a group of Broadway stars, including Dee Dee Allen (Kelsey Dix) and Barry Glickman (Gavin Salerno), who decide to help Emma. The cast also includes Trent Oliver (Kiran Patel), Angie Dickinson (Valentina Ciucci), and Shelly Saperstein (Mia Saco). These characters travel to Indiana and become involved in Emma’s struggle for acceptance. Emma finds an ally in Principal Hawkins (Mark D'Angelo) but faces opposition from Mrs. Greene (Madeleine Smith), the PTA head, whose daughter, Alyssa Greene (Lily Erneta) is also affected.

The production culminates in an inclusive prom, symbolizing the dismantling of prejudicial barriers. The musical's score was composed by Matthew Sklar, an alumnus of Westfield High School. This connection holds special significance for the Westfield community, reflecting themes of acceptance and equality that resonate with students today.

Westfield High School students are involved in all aspects of the production, including costume design, makeup, lighting, sound, and set construction. This work supports the Theatre Department’s mission to develop students as artists and individuals.

Tickets for THE PROM are $17 for reserved seating and must be purchased in advance at wpsvpa.booktix.com. Tickets will not be available for purchase at the door. The production is presented through a special arrangement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide.

Cast (in order of appearance)

• Olivia Keating – Isabelle Pagelow
• Dee Dee Allen – Kelsey Dix
• Shelly Saperstein – Mia Saco
• Barry Glickman – Gavin Salerno
• Angie Dickinson – Valentina Ciucci
• Trent Oliver – Kiran Patel
• Emma Nolan – Avery McMeekan
• Mrs. Greene – Madeleine Smith
• Mr. Hawkins – Mark D'Angelo
• Kaylee – Hana Forbes
• Shelby – Fiona Brown
• Alyssa Greene – Lily Erneta
• Nick – Diego Alpuy
• Kevin – Ryan Lodge
• Motel Clerk – Lynx Mautone
• Dance Captains – Francesca Hamrah & Gabriella Zerafa
• Ensemble – Diego Alpuy, Violet Balaban, Rezel Batista, Brooke Becker, Julia DeFilippis, Daniel DiSarro, Grace Filiberto, Emma Hilliard, Taylor Johnson, Ryan Lodge, Corabelle Martin, Nicolas Matias, Lynx Mautone, Adriana McAllister, Luella Mockbee, Piper Moscowitz, Isabelle Pagelow, Ashton Paul, Sadie Payne, Dorian Ritter, Arianna Silverman, Erin Young