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Dancers and Singers Needed for Musical "Hairspray"

Shreveport, LA, United States
ID: 271572Exp: 11/17/2024
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"Hairspray" the musical seeking singers & dancers. Please see the breakdown below. About the project: The 1950s are out, and change is in the air! Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical, piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs. It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen, Tracy Turnblad, has only one desire – to dance on the popular “Corny Collins Show.” When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob, Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network… all without denting her ‘do! Appropriate for all ages. Additional info: Directors need dancers AND singers. It will not be required to demonstrate both skills. SINGERS are asked to choose 16-32 bars of a song in the style of the writers/show. Performers are welcome to bring tracks on a playback device, or sheet music, as an accompanist will be provided. Headshot/Resume preferred. DANCERS will be taught a short combination to perform in small groups. Starting on June 9, rehearsals will take place Monday-Thursday evenings and Saturday afternoons, until daily rehearsals begin July. Opens: Thursday, JULY 17, 2025 Closes: Sunday, JULY 20, 2025 If you are interested, please apply.

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13 roles

Tracy TurnbladFemale18-20 y.o.White / Caucasian

Our story’s unsuspecting protagonist, she is large and in charge. Confident, talented, and incredibly determined. A romantic with a good heart and desire to cut up the dance floor. Always on top of the latest trends. Vocal range top: G5 | Vocal range bottom: G3

Corny CollinsMale25-35 y.o.White / Caucasian

The charismatic host of the Corny Collins’ Show. Good looking and smooth talking, he is a genuinely nice guy both on and off camera. Vocal range top: A4 | Vocal range bottom: D3

Penny PingletonFemale18-20 y.o.White / Caucasian

Tracy’s best friend and dorky sidekick. Not the brightest girl, but she has good intentions. Bursting to get free of her mother’s dominating control, she falls for Seaweed with childlike curiosity. Vocal range top: G5 | Vocal range bottom: A3

Velma Von TussleFemale45-55 y.o.White / Caucasian

Amber’s mother and the director of Corny Collin’s show. She is a devious taskmaster and snobby racist. The former Miss Baltimore Crabs will go to any length to ensure her daughter is the next big thing. Vocal range top: E5 | Vocal range bottom: G3

Amber Von TussleFemale18-20 y.o.White / Caucasian

Link’s girlfriend and Tracy’s nemesis. She is pretty, thin, shallow, snobby, and racist. Can’t dance but is expected to win Miss Baltimore Hairspray. Always feels the need to be the center of attention. Vocal range top: F5 | Vocal range bottom: A3

Link LarkinMale18-20 y.o.White / Caucasian

The star heartthrob on Corny Collins’ show. He is extremely attractive and talented. Hoping to get his big break with a recording contract, he unexpectedly falls for Tracy. Vocal range top: A5 | Vocal range bottom: G3

Seaweed J. StubbsMale18-20 y.o.African-American

Tracy’s classmate and friend, who is discriminated against due to his skin color. He is cocky but surprisingly lovable. Talented in song and dance. He falls for Penny. Vocal range top: D5 | Vocal range bottom: F3

Motormouth MaybelleFemale40-50 y.o.African-American

Seaweed and Little Inez’s mother, she also appears as the Guest DJ on the Corny Collin’s Negro Day show. Big, blonde, beautiful and proud of it. She is sassy and confident. Vocal range top: E5 | Vocal range bottom: F3

Wilbur TurnbladMale55-65 y.o.White / Caucasian

Tracy’s simpleminded and kind father. He owns a joke shop and supports his daughter in spite of everything else. He also loves his wife, Edna, very much. Vocal range top: A5 | Vocal range bottom: A3

Prudy PingletonFemale40-50 y.o.White / Caucasian

Penny’s strict mother. Very conservative, controlling, and closed minded. Vocal range top: B4 | Vocal range bottom: D4

StudentsBoth genders18-30 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

HookersBoth genders18-40 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.

ProtestorsBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble.