Equity Performers Needed for 2025 Season Shows

(To play 30). The show's iconic country singer and central character. Alto, Mezzo-Soprano. A soulful, versatile vocalist with a strong belt and ease of the country vocal style, with excellent pitch, phrasing, and ability to match Patsy’s tone and delivery. Carries a 25+ song list and sing in Patsy’s signature style while bringing emotional depth to the character. NOTE: Previous experience playing the role is a strong plus. "ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE"

A fan of Patsy Cline from Texas, she shares her memories of many years ago. Like her memories, Louise is timeless, stuck in the era of Patsy Cline's short but stellar career. "ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE"

A woman stuck in her life as an unhappily married waitress in a small town. Finds some happiness and expression through her meticulous baking of pies and her friendships with her coworkers, Dawn and Becky. She lives her life paycheck-to-paycheck, day by day, and wants nothing more than to get away and start fresh, unbeknownst to her destructive husband, Earl. Has a fantastic pop/rock voice with great range. The role will be understudied. "WAITRESS"

She's the youngest of the waitresses. Thick glasses and hair parted 14 centimeters to the left — eccentric is the nice way to say she’s slightly unusual and not so slightly OCD. She sets the tables, painstakingly ensuring each salt and pepper shaker is equidistant from the napkin holder. Has an excellent pop/rock/folk voice. The role will be understudied. "WAITRESS"

The oldest of the three waitresses. Irreverent, irascible, been there, made it back, and somehow kept her forward and sometimes wicked sense of humor with excellent comedic timing. Has a soulful pop voice with an excellent pop belt. The role will be understudied. "WAITRESS"

Handsome, endearing, and neurotic with a warm, if clumsy, matter. Jenna’s gynecologist with whom an unexpected extramarital affair is born. He has a quirky sense of humor and a big heart, even though he’s contributing to the affair. Impeccablecomedic timing and moves well. Has a powerful pop/rock tenor that can easily navigate Sara Bareilles's musical style. The role will be understudied. "WAITRESS"

Jenna’s husband. Peaked in high school, handsome in a gruff way, but that face is clouded with broken dreams, drowned with cheap beer. Just enough narcissism mixed with stupidity to be a potent Molotov cocktail that can explode into unexpected anger one second and then turn into a sobbing mess the next. NOTE: Guitar playing is a big plus. The role will be understudied. "WAITRESS"

Strange, yet oddly lovable. He becomes slightly obsessed with Dawn (in a hilarious yet endearing way) after she goes on a 5-minute date with him. Quirky, incredibly persistent, and odd, yet kind. Has excellent comedic timing and an excellent pop/rock tenor voice. The role will be understudied. "WAITRESS"

60s-70s. The owner of the diner where Jenna, Dawn, Becky, and Cal work. A seemingly old, curmudgeonly man with a soft spot for Jenna (and her pie), but picks when that warmth allows itself to be shown. A sarcastically funny and no-nonsense guy with a keen ability to read people. Very funny. The role will be understudied. "WAITRESS"

A chef at the diner. A “Salt of the Earth” guy’s guy surrounded by gals. Brash, impatient, unsentimental, but somehow charming. Should have a strong pop/rock voice with incredible comedic chops. Has a strong contemporary baritone singing voice in Sara Bareilles's style and excellent comedic timing. NOTE: Will understudy the role of JOE. "WAITRESS"

Versatile, experienced performers to portray various Chorus parts and understudy Principals. Actors with dance backgrounds are desired. All must sing very well. "WAITRESS"

The unsuspecting protagonist who is large and in charge. She is confident, talented, and incredibly determined. She is a romantic with a good heart and a desire to cut up the dance floor. She is always on top of the latest trends and must dance very well. The role will be understudied. "HAIRSPRAY"

Tracy's big, blonde mother is a working housewife who has lost her confidence and dreams of being a plus-size clothing designer. She is boisterous and commanding. This role is performed in drag. The role will be understudied. "HAIRSPRAY"

Tracy's simple-minded and kind father. He owns a joke shop and supports his daughter despite everything else. He loves his wife, Edna, very much. The role will be understudied. "HAIRSPRAY"

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. The role will be understudied. "HAIRSPRAY"

She is pretty, thin, shallow, snobby, and racist and always feels the need to be the center of attention. Although she can't dance, she is expected to win Miss Baltimore Hairspray. The role will be understudied. "HAIRSPRAY"

The charismatic host of the Corny Collins Show. He is good-looking and smooth-talking; he is a genuinely nice guy on and off camera. The role will be understudied. "HAIRSPRAY"

Tracy's best friend and dorky sidekick. She is not the brightest girl, but she has good intentions. Bursting to escape her mother's dominating control, she falls for Seaweed with childlike curiosity. The role will be understudied. "HAIRSPRAY"

The star heartthrob on Corny Collins' show. He is handsome and talented. Hoping to get his big break with a recording contract, he unexpectedly falls for Tracy. The role will be understudied. "HAIRSPRAY"

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. The role will be understudied. "HAIRSPRAY"

Doubles various Ensemble characters, including Penny's strict mother, Prudy, who is very conservative, controlling, and closeminded, as well as the Gym Teacher and Matron. With strong comedic timing. The role will be understudied. "HAIRSPRAY"

Seaweed and Little Inez's mother, she also appears as the Guest DJ on the Corny Collins Negro Day show. Big, blonde, beautiful, and proud of it. She is sassy and confident. Strong presence and dynamic voice. The role will be understudied. "HAIRSPRAY"

Seaweed's talented younger sister. To play teenage. Petite with a dynamic voice. "HAIRSPRAY"

The Dynamites are a dynamic musical trio, iconic of the Motown era and the 1960s. Think the Supremes. Advanced singers and dancers. "HAIRSPRAY"

Fantastic singer/dancers to portray various Chorus parts and understudy Principals. "HAIRSPRAY"

The King of Rock and Roll. A good-looking leading man. A great singer who can embody the role. The role will be understudied. "HEARTBREAK HOTEL"

Elvis’ unscrupulous manager. Driven purely by profit. Cigar-smoking, a big presence, former carnival barker, and con artist. The role will be understudied. "HEARTBREAK HOTEL"

Elvis’ mother, who is the closest person in his life, is a strong Southern woman who overly dots on Elvis but doesn’t put up with any BS. The role will be understudied. "HEARTBREAK HOTEL"

Elvis’ father. Doubles as several small Chorus parts and will understudy Colonel Tom Parker. The role will be understudied. "HEARTBREAK HOTEL"

Elvis’ first producer. Outspoken, tough, but sensitive southern man. Had a true ear and passion for authentic music, especially “Rockabilly.” Doubles as Frank Sinatra in one moment of the show. The role will be understudied. "HEARTBREAK HOTEL"

Elvis’ first lead guitarist. Plays guitar live on stage. "HEARTBREAK HOTEL"

Elvis’ first bass player. A real goofball. The yin to Scotty’s yang. Plays bass live on stage. "HEARTBREAK HOTEL"

Elvis’ drummer. Plays drums live on stage. "HEARTBREAK HOTEL"

Excellent Actors who sing and dance very well to portray featured Ensemble characters and to u/s Principals. Instrumental experience is helpful but not required. "HEARTBREAK HOTEL"