"Hairspray" Audition for the Theater
Auditions for "Hairspray". Looking for performers, please see the details below. About the project: It’s the 1960s, 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. Rate: All roles are paid positions. Additional info: Callbacks: Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm; Please prepare a 60’s style song to sing for 32 measures. You will be taught a dance combination as well. Must be a minimum of 18 years of age to audition. MUST HAVE A RESUME listing theatrical experience in order to audition A headshot/picture is appreciated. Please bring a headshot and resume Please note: Should you be asked to attend the callbacks, that’s when you’ll read from the script. No more than 2 conflicts will be accepted during the rehearsal process. Show dates: Aug. 20 – Sept. 14, 2025. Please apply if interested.
13 roles
Principal. 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. Tracy will be played by a white performer. G3-G5.
Principal. 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. Edna will be played by a white performer. F3-G5.
Principal. 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. Penny will be played by a white performer. A3-G5.
Principal. 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. Seaweed will be played by a black performer. F3-D5.
Principal. 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. Amber will be played by a white performer. A3-F5.
Principal. 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. Link will be played by a white performer. G3-A5.
Supporting 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. Wilbur will be played by a white actor. A3-A5.
Supporting 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. Motormouth will be played by a black performer. F3-E5.
Supporting The charismatic host of the Corny Collins’ Show. Good looking and smooth talking, he is a genuinely nice guy both on and off camera. Corny will be played by a white performer. D3-A4.
Supporting 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. Velma will be played by a white performer. G3-E5.
Supporting Penny’s strict mother. Very conservative, controlling, and closed minded. Prudy will be played by a white performer. D4-B4.
Featured/Ensemble (Trio, played by black performers)
Featured/Ensemble (Owner of the ladies clothing store).
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