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"Hairspray" Musical Casting Performers

Middletown, NJ, United States
ID: 282797Exp: 4/23/2025
Description:

Auditions for 'Hairspray' show. In need of cast. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the details below. About the project: "It is 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!" Additional info: Participants must prepare 32 bars of a musical theater song in the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided or please bring tracks for your selection. Callbacks: Saturday, April 26, 12-5 p.m. Rehearsals will begin on or around May 19 and take place on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evenings. Performances will be held July 11–20. If you are interested, please apply.

14 roles

Tracy TurnbladFemale18-25 y.o.White / Caucasian

Vocal range (G5-G3). 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.

Corny CollinsMale25-35 y.o.White / Caucasian

Vocal range (A4-D3). The charismatic host of the Corny Collins’ show. Good looking and smooth talking, he is a genuinely nice guy both on and off camera.

Edna TurnbladMale30-50 y.o.White / Caucasian

Vocal range (G5-F3). 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.

Penny PingletonFemale18-25 y.o.White / Caucasian

Vocal range (G5-A3). 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.

Velma Von TussleFemale40-55 y.o.White / Caucasian

Vocal range (E5-G3). Amber’s Mother and the director of 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.

Amber Von TussleFemale18-25 y.o.White / Caucasian

Vocal range (F5-A3). 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 LarkinMale18-25 y.o.White / Caucasian

Vocal range (A5-G3). 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.

Seaweed J. StubbsMale18-25 y.o.African-American

Vocal range (D5-F3). Tracy’s classmate and friend, who is discriminated against due to his skin color. He is cocky but surprisingly lovable. He falls for Penny.

Motormouth MaybelleFemale40-50 y.o.African-American

Vocal range (E5-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.

Wilbur TurnbladMale50-65 y.o.White / Caucasian

Vocal range (A5-A3). 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 PingletonFemale35-45 y.o.White / Caucasian

Vocal range (B4-D4). Penny’s strict mother. Very conservative, controlling, and closed minded.

Nicest Kids In TownBoth genders18-25 y.o.White / Caucasian

Ensemble.

Dynamite (3)Female18-25 y.o.African-American

Ensemble.

Motormouth KidsBoth genders18-25 y.o.African-American

Ensemble.