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Singing Opportunities in "Hairspray" Production

Beloit, WI, United States

ID: 282785Exp: 4/25/2025

Description:

Casting men and women for "Hairspray" show. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. Additional info: Callbacks (invite only): April 27 at noon-4pm All auditioners will be emailed by Monday, May 5 regarding casting decisions Auditionees are strongly encouraged to pre-register for auditions. Walk-in auditions are welcome. Auditions will consist of 32 bars of a song in the style of the show, a 1-minute monologue, and a dance call. Please prepare a song and bring an INSTRUMENTAL/karaoke track to sing along to. We will have a Bluetooth speaker for you to hook up your device to. After your vocal audition, you will be required to return for a one-hour dance call. Please bring appropriate dance attire. Sign Up for a 5-Minute Vocal Audition Slot AND a Dance Call Slot Dance Call: Please attend the Dance Call following your vocal audition. Callbacks: Callbacks will be by invitation only. While memorization is not required, coming prepared will give you the best chance to shine! To prepare, you can find callback material attached. If interested, please apply.

20 roles

Tracy TurnbladFemale18-20 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. Always on top of the latest trends. This role should be played by a white actress. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: G3

Corny CollinsMale25-35 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. Corny should be played by a white actor. Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: D3

Edna TurnbladFemale30-50 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. Often played by a male in drag. This role should be played by a white performer. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: F3

Penny PingletonFemale18-20 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. This role should be played by a white actress. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: A3

Velma Von TussleFemale40-55 y.o.All ethnicities

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. This role should be played by a white actress. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: G3

Amber Von TussleFemale18-20 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. This role should be played by a white actress. Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: A3

Link LarkinMale18-20 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, he unexpectedly falls for Tracy. This role should be played by a white actor. Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: G3

Seaweed J. StubbsMale18-20 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. He falls for Penny. Seaweed should be played by a Black actor. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: F3

Little InezFemale18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

Seaweed's little sister. Little Inez should be played by a Black actress.

Motormouth MaybelleFemale40-50 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. She is sassy and confident. This role should be played by a Black actress. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: F3

Wilbur TurnbladMale55-65 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. This role should be played by a white actor. Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: A3

Prudy PingletonFemale40-50 y.o.All ethnicities

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

TammyMale18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble Corny Collins' Kids.

BradMale18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble Corny Collins' Kids.

BrendaFemale18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble Corny Collins' Kids.

SketchBoth genders18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble Corny Collins' Kids.

ShelleyFemale18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble Corny Collins' Kids.

StudentsBoth genders18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble