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Seeking Singers for Production of "Hairspray"

Wilmington, DE, United States
ID: 276912Exp: 2/19/2025
Description:

The company is holding auditions for upcoming production of Hairspray, and looking for performers, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Additional info: Rehearsal on May 29th. Tentatively, rehearsals will begin Monday March 3rd. Important Note: Our first two days of Tech and Dress Rehearsals will take place on Sunday May 25th and Monday May 26th, which take place over Memorial Day Weekend and on Memorial Day respectively. Please prepare 32 bars of a 1960s rock, soul, or pop song or a contemporary up-tempo musical theater piece- something that you love to sing and makes you happy, which will make us happy. Please bring sheet music, an accompanist will be provided. If you’d prefer to audition with an accompaniment track, a Bluetooth speaker will be provided.

23 roles

Tracy TurnbladFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

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. A teen who is always on top of the latest trends.

Edna TurnbladFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

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. Originated by the drag queen Divine in the original John Waters film, Edna is played by a male in drag.

Corny CollinsMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

The charismatic host of the Corny Collins' Show. Good looking and smooth talking, he is a genuinely nice guy both on and off camera.

Penny PingletonFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

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.

Velma Von TussleFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Amber's mother and the director of the 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.

Amber Von TussleFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

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.

Link LarkinMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

The star heartthrob on Corny Collins' show. He is extremely attractive and talented. Hoping to get his big break with a recording contract.

Seaweed J. StubbsMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

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.

Little InezFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Seaweed's little sister. Seeking an actor who is younger or plays younger.

Motormouth MaybelleFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

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.

Wilbur TurnbladMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

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.

Prudy Pingleton/Gym Teacher/MatronFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Penny's strict mother. Very conservative, controlling, and closed minded.

Harriman F. Spritzer/Principal/Mr. Pinky/NewscasterMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

DuaneMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

GilbertMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

StooieMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

LorraineFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Cindy WatkinsMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Hooker IMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Hooker IIMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Beatnik ChickMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Studio employersBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Denizens of BaltimoreBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities