Auditions for Musical "Hairspray"
"Hairspray" musical needs non-equity actors. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the details below. About the project: SYNOPSIS: It’s 1962 in Baltimore, Maryland, and quirky, plus-sized, teenage Tracy Turnblad has one dream: to dance on "The Corny Collins Show". Tracy transforms from a nobody into a star and uses her newfound influence to advocate for racial integration on the television show. Tony Award-winning Hairspray featuring 1960s-style dance music and rhythm and blues continues to be one of the most widely produced musicals today, not only because of its wit and charm, but also because of the beautiful message of acceptance and progress that it portrays. The bright, energetic story of Tracy Turnblad teaches us all to look past the color of one’s skin and fight for every human being’s equal rights. Rate: A small stipend will be paid based on opening night sales. Additional info: The Theater practices non-traditional casting promoting equal opportunities for all people of color, race, age, disability, gender identity and belief. WHAT TO PREPARE: Please prepare 16 Bars of a song in the style of the show. There will be a dance call, so please bring a change of clothes if needed. ALL roles will dance in this production. Callbacks (by invitation only) Wednesday, January 29th @ 7pm Directors cannot accept any conflicts for tech week or for any of the performance dates. Rehearsal Days: Rehearsals will take place Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays (with the occasional Thursday as needed). First Rehearsal Sunday February 9th, 6pm. Performance Dates: April 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th May 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 8th, 9th, 10th. If you are interested, please apply.
15 roles
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.
Tracy's big and blonde mother. She is a working housewife who has lost her confidence and dream to be a plus-size clothing designer. Boisterous and commanding. Often played by a male in drag. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: F3.
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.
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.
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.
Link's girlfriend and Tracy's nemesis. She is pretty, thin, shallow, snobby, and racist and needs to be the center of attention. Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: A3.
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. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: A3.
Tracy's classmate and friend who falls for Penny. He is cocky but surprisingly lovable. Strong Vocalist and dancer. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: F3.
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.
Tracy's simpleminded and kind father. He owns a joke shop and supports his daughter despite everything else. He also loves his wife, Edna, very much. Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: A3.
Penny's strict mother. Very conservative, controlling, and closed minded. Vocal range top: B4 Vocal range bottom: D4.
Ensemble Roles.
Ensemble Roles.
Ensemble Roles.
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