Singing Audition for "Hairspray" Musical Show
The company is holding auditions for "Hairspray" Musical Show and looking for performers, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. 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! -Music Theatre International Additional info: Time Commitment: Hairspray will rehearse on Tuesdays, Thursdays (6:30-9:30), and Sundays (12:00-5:00) beginning April 22nd. More rehearsals will be added for Tech Week leading up to the first performance weekend, beginning Thursday, June 5th and leading up to opening night. Performances will take place on the following dates: Weekend One- Thursday, June 12th & Friday, June 13th @ 7:30pm Saturday, June 14th & Sunday, June 15th @ 3:00pm Weekend Two- Thursday, June 19th & Friday, June 20th @ 7:30pm Saturday, June 21st & Sunday, June 22nd @ 3:00pm Material To Prepare: Please prepare 32 bars of song in the style of the show. You may also sing from the show. All actors should sign up for one singing slot and one dance call slot. Actors should arrive dressed to move. Please bring a physical copy of your headshot, resume, and sheet music to the audition. Please apply if interested.
13 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. This role should be played by a white actress. Vocal range top: G5 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. Corny should be played by a white actor. Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: D3
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. This role should be played by a white performer. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: F3
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. This role should be played by a white actress. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: A3
Amber's mother and the director of the Corny Collins' 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. This role should be played by a white actress. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: G3
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. This role should be played by a white actress. Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: A3
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. This role should be played by a white actor. Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: G3
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 should be played by a Black actor. Vocal range top: D5 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. This role should be played by a Black actress. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: F3
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. This role should be played by a white actor. Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: A3
Penny's strict mother. Very conservative, controlling, and closed minded. This role should be played by a white actress. Vocal range top: B4 Vocal range bottom: D4
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