Say Gay: LOUDER! Casting & Information
CONCEPT
This is a sequel to our Pride-themed show done last year that will feature a series of monologues about the LGBTQIA+ experience along with songs from LGBTQIA+ artists, allies, and icons.
Most of the monologues will be new although we are going to use a handful from last year’s show that will be updated. This does not necessarily mean that the same people will be doing those pieces as they did last year – we may recast for a new perspective.
The shows will be on June 23 and 25, 2023 and will benefit the First City Pride Center, so there is NO PAY for this production. I have been assured that we will get much more support in promoting the show this year than we did last year.
Please read the important information, proposed set list, and rehearsal schedule below. If you are interested in being in the show, please fill out the form.
NOTE: Allies welcome!!
IMPORTANT!
- Everyone must be present for every rehearsal during show week (generally starting the Sunday or Monday before the show) and must limit absences for rehearsals before that. I understand that this is a big ask for people with jobs, school, and other commitments, but we already have limited time to put these shows together so we have to maximize what we do have.
- Everyone must be on time for every rehearsal. Being late is not only detrimental to the show, it’s inconsiderate of your fellow cast members and crew who did what they needed to do to be on time.
- Everyone must come prepared. The small amount of time we have to rehearse together must be supplemented by your own work on your own time working on your lines, lyrics, songs, and characters.
- Everyone must pitch in to promote the show. All cast members on paid shows participate in profits, which means the more butts in seats, the more you get paid. A social media and promotional calendar will be developed for every show moving forward with specific assignments on specific days and platforms.
SET LIST/PERFORMERS
The order may change
- Act 1 – Scene 1 – Anti-Drag Laws
- Monologue: Justin P. Kent
- Solo (Treyla): “Fuck You” by Lily Allen
- Act 1 – Scene 2 – Coming Out
- Monologue: Cami Nicole Hall
- Solo (Cami): “Firework (Acoustic)” by Katy Perry
- Act 1 – Scene 3 – Bullying
- Monologue: Lauren Ledger
- Solo (Lauren): “Titanium (Acoustic)” by Sia
- Act 1 – Scene 4 – Body Image
- Monologue: Ethan Goble
- Solo (Ethan): “Soulmate” by Lizzo
- Act 1 – Scene 5 – Drugs
- Monologue: Drew Hillis
- Solo (Drew): “Anyone” by Demi Lovato
- Act 1 – Scene 6 – Pronouns
- Monologue: Gwen Leahy
- Solo (Gwen): “Don’t Rain on My Parade” from Funny Girl
- Act 1 – Scene 7 – AIDS
- Monologue: Rick Garman
- Duet (Rick & Lauren): “True Colors” by Boyce Avenue
- Act 1 – Scene 8 – Dating
- Monologue: Mark Poticny
- Solo (Mark): “Somebody to Love” by Queen
- Act 1 – Scene 9 – Uncondtional Love
- Monologue: Justin P. Kent
- Solo (Justin): “Love Who You Love” from A Man of No Importance
- Act 1 – Scene 10 – Chosen Family
- Monologue: Molly Alexander
- Quartet (Molly, Cami, Rick, & Justin): “You Have More Friends Than You Know” from Glee
- Act 2 – Scene 1 – NO!
- Monologue: Gwen Leahy
- Solo (Gwen): “Fucking Perfect” by P!nk
- Act 2 – Scene 2 – Bi/Pan Erasure
- Monologue: Molly Alexander
- Solo (Molly): “Uninvited” by Alanis Morissette
- Act 2 – Scene 3 – Anti-Trans Laws
- Monologue: Lauren
- Solo (Lauren): “Think” by Aretha Franklin
- Act 2 – Scene 4 – Words
- Monologue: Cami Nicole Hall
- Solo (Cami): “Beautiful” by Christina Aguilera
- Act 2 – Scene 5 – Hate Crimes
- Dual Scene: Molly Alexander & Ethan Goble
- Duet (Molly & Ethan): “Fight Song (Acoustic)” by Rachel Platten
- Act 2 – Scene 6 – Loss
- Monologue: Rick Garman
- Solo (Rick): “For Forever” from Dear Evan Hansen
- Act 2 – Scene 7 – Religion
- Monologue: Justin P. Kent
- Trio (Justin, Gwen, Molly): “Love Shack” by The B-52s
- Act 1 – Scene 8 – Don’t Say Gay
- Monologue: Drew Hillis
- Duet (Drew & Mark): “Found/Tonight” by Lin-Manuel Miranda & Ben Platt
- Act 2 – Scene 9 – History/Pride
- Group Scene: Ensemble
- Group Number: “Proud (Choral Verson)” by Heather Small
- Act 2 – Scene 10: Sing Along
- Group Number: “We Are Family” by Sister Sledge
MUSIC
The folder has a mix of instrumentals, guide vocals, and the sheet music for “Proud.” Please listen to your tracks ASAP, let me know about key adjustments, and start learning your music!
Music Share Folder on One Drive
CALENDLY LINK FOR 1:1 REHEARSALS
Schedule 1 hour between June 1-7 and 1 hour between June 13-18
CAST/MONOLOGUES/SONGS
Molly Alexander
Act 1 – Scene 10: Chosen Family
Monologue: A person talks to a “newbie” at a queer social mixer.
Quartet with Gwen, Cami, & Rick: “You Have More Friends Than You Know” from Glee
Act 2 – Scene 2: Bi/Pan Erasure and Straight Passing
Monologue: A stand-up comic does a routine about the challenges of being bi/pan and “straight acting”
Solo: “Uninvited” by Alanis Morissette
Act 2 – Scene 5: Hate Crimes
2-Person Scene with Ethan: Two people killed in hate crimes talk about their deaths.
Duet with Ethan: “Fight Song (Acoustic)” by Rachel Platten
Act 2 – Scene 7: Religion
Trio with Justin & Gwen: “Love Shack” by The B-52s
Act 2 – Scene 9: History/Pride
Group Scene: Understanding LGBTQIA+ history and the true meaning of “pride.”
Group Song: “Proud (Choral Version)” by Heather Small
Act 2 – Scene 10
Group Song: “We Are Family” by Sister Sledge
Rick Garman
Act 1 – Scene 7: AIDS
Monologue: A personal account of the AIDS crisis
Duet with Lauren: “True Colors” by Boyce Avenue
Act 1 – Scene 10: Chosen Family
Quartet with Molly, Gwen, & Cami: “You Have More Friends Than You Know” from Glee
Act 2 – Scene 8: Loss
Monologue: Personal stories of friendship and loss1
Solo: “For Forever” from Dear Evan Hansen
Act 2 – Scene 9: History/Pride
Group Scene: Understanding LGBTQIA+ history and the true meaning of “pride.”
Group Song: “Proud (Choral Version)” by Heather Small
Act 2 – Scene 10
Group Song: “We Are Family” by Sister Sledge
Ethan Goble
Act 1 – Scene 4: Body Image
Monologue: A person with body image issues tries to find something to wear for a first date.
Solo: “Soulmate” by Lizzo
Act 2 – Scene 5: Hate Crimes
2-Person Scene with Molly: Two people killed in hate crimes talk about their deaths.
Duet with Molly: “Fight Song (Acoustic)” by Rachel Platten
Act 2 – Scene 9: History/Pride
Group Scene: Understanding LGBTQIA+ history and the true meaning of “pride.”
Group Song: “Proud (Choral Version)” by Heather Small
Act 2 – Scene 10
Group Song: “We Are Family” by Sister Sledge
Cami Nicole Hall
Act 1 – Scene 2: Coming Out
Monologue: A teacher tries to be there for a student who wants to come out.
Solo: “Firework (Acoustic)” by Katy Perry
Act 1 – Scene 10: Chosen Family
Quartet with Molly, Gwen, & Rick: “You Have More Friends Than You Know” from Glee
Act 2 – Scene 4: Words
Monologue: Spoken word piece about the pros and cons of attempting to reclaim taboo words
Solo: “Beautiful” by Christina Aguilera
Act 2 – Scene 9: History/Pride
Group Scene: Understanding LGBTQIA+ history and the true meaning of “pride.”
Group Song: “Proud (Choral Version)” by Heather Small
Act 2 – Scene 10
Group Song: “We Are Family” by Sister Sledge
Andrew Hillis
Act 1 – Scene 5: Drugs
Monologue: An addict at an NA meeting tells their story.
Solo: “Anyone” by Demi Lovato
Act 2 – Scene 8: Don’t Say Gay Laws
2-Person Scene with Mark: A teacher gives notice to the principal after being unable to help a student who wanted to come out.
Duet with Mark: “Found/Tonight” by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Ben Platt
Act 2 – Scene 9: History/Pride
Group Scene: Understanding LGBTQIA+ history and the true meaning of “pride.”
Group Song: “Proud (Choral Version)” by Heather Small
Act 2 – Scene 10
Group Song: “We Are Family” by Sister Sledge
Justin P. Kent
Act 1 – Scene 1: Anti-Drag Laws
Monologue: A drag queens sees protesters of a drag brunch.
Solo: “Fuck You” by Lily Allen
Act 1 – Scene 9: Unconditional Love
Monologue: A personal journey toward understanding the meaning of unconditional love
Solo: “Love Who You Love” from A Man of No Importance
Act 2 – Scene 7: Religion
Monologue: An anti-gay preacher sermonizes about the evils of homosexuality.
Trio with Gwen & Treyla: “Love Shack” by The B-52s
Act 2 – Scene 9: History/Pride
Group Scene: Understanding LGBTQIA+ history and the true meaning of “pride.”
Group Song: “Proud (Choral Version)” by Heather Small
Act 2 – Scene 10
Group Song: “We Are Family” by Sister Sledge
Gwen Leahy
Act 1 – Scene 6: Pronouns
Monologue: Spoken word piece about the importance of pronouns
Solo: “Don’t Rain on My Parade” from Funny Girl
Act 1 – Scene 10: Chosen Family
Quartet with Molly, Rick, & Cami: “You Have More Friends Than You Know” from Glee
Act 2 – Scene 1: NO!
Monologue: A person looking at a dating app sees all the “no” statements in dating profiles (no black, no old, no fat, no femme, etc.)
Solo: “Fucking Perfect” by P!nk
Act 2 – Scene 5: Religion
Trio with Justin & Molly: “Love Shack” by The B-52s
Act 2 – Scene 7: History/Pride
Group Scene: Understanding LGBTQIA+ history and the true meaning of “pride.”
Group Song: “Proud (Choral Version)” by Heather Small
Act 2 – Scene 10
Group Song: “We Are Family” by Sister Sledge
Lauren Ledger
Act 1 – Scene 3: Bullying
Monologue: A student recounts incidents of anti-gay bullying.
Solo: “Titanium (Acoustic)” by Sia
Act 1 – Scene 7: AIDS
Duet with Rick: “True Colors” by Boyce Avenue
Act 2 – Scene 3: Anti-Trans Laws
Monologue: The parent of a trans youth talks to a state senator that sponsored a law prohibiting gender-affirming care.
Solo: “Think” by Aretha Franklin
Act 2 – Scene 9: History/Pride
Group Scene: Understanding LGBTQIA+ history and the true meaning of “pride.”
Group Song: “Proud (Choral Version)” by Heather Small
Act 2 – Scene 10
Group Song: “We Are Family” by Sister Sledge
Mark Poticny
Act 1 – Scene 8: Dating
Monologue: A person talks about dating challenges in the LGBTQIA+ world and we find out at the end that they are delivering their wedding vows
Solo: “Somebody to Love” by Queen
Act 2 – Scene 8: Don’t Say Gay Laws
2-Person Scene with Drew: A teacher gives notice to the principal after being unable to help a student who wanted to come out.
Duet with Drew: “Found/Tonight” by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Ben Platt
Act 2 – Scene 9: History/Pride
Group Scene: Understanding LGBTQIA+ history and the true meaning of “pride.”
Group Song: “Proud (Choral Version)” by Heather Small
Act 2 – Scene 10
Group Song: “We Are Family” by Sister Sledge
SCHEDULE (subject to change)
| Date | Time | Goal | Required | Conflicts |
| Tuesday, May 30 | EOD | Script complete and delivered to cast | ||
| Thursday, June 1 to Wednesday, June 7 | Varies | First 1:1 rehearsals – schedule on Calendly | All | |
| Tuesday, June 13 to Sunday, June 18 | Varies | Second 1:1 rehearsals – schedule on Calendly | All | |
| Sunday, June 18 | 2-6pm | Group number rehearsal | All | No conflicts allowed |
| Monday, June 19 | 7-10pm | Run Through On Book | All | No conflicts allowed |
| Tuesday, June 20 | 7-10pm | Run Through Off Book | All | No conflicts allowed |
| Wednesday, June 21 | 7-10pm | Tech/Dress | All | No conflicts allowed |
| Thursday, June 22 | 7-10pm | Tech/Dress if stage available; Run-Through if not | All | No conflicts allowed |
| Friday, June 23 | 5:30-10pm | Call time 5:30pm; sound check 5:45pm; doors 6:30pm; show 7pm | All | |
| Sunday, June 25 | 5:30-10pm | Call time 5:30pm; sound check 5:45pm; doors 6:30pm; show 7pm | All |