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Performers Needed for "Hairspray" Show

Lindenhurst, NY, United States
ID: 283798Exp: 4/29/2025
Description:

The company is holding auditions for "Hairspray" Show and looking for performers, please see the details below. Additional info: Preparation: Bring head shot and resume. Prepare 16-32 bars of upbeat Broadway/Rock Style music (bring sheet music)! An accompanist will be provided. Be prepared to stay for a dance call. You must list all conflicts between May 20th and June 29th NO CONFLICTS ACCEPTED FOR TECH WEEK OR SHOWS Rehearsal Schedule: Rehearsals will begin on or about May 20th and continue on a Sunday-Thursday evening basis as called. Performances: July 5th - July 20th Thursday, Friday & Saturday Evenings at 8:00 PM. Sunday matinees a 2:30 PM

14 roles

EDNA TURNBLADMale45-60 y.o.All ethnicities

Tracy's mother--a woman of girth who has lost her confidence and dreams of being a plus size clothing designer. She is boisterous and commanding. Played by man in drag. Strong vocal/good mover/strong comic chops.

WILBUR TURNBLADMale45-60 y.o.All ethnicities

Tracy's simple minded joke shop owner dad. Worships his daughter and wife. Good vocal/movement skills. Strong comedic timing in vaudeville mode.

VELMA VON TUSSLEFemale40-55 y.o.All ethnicities

The devious mother of Amber and snobby racist who would go to any length to ensure her daughter is the next big thing. Strong belt and commanding actor.

CORNY COLLINSMale30-40 y.o.All ethnicities

The charismatic host of the popular TV dance program. Good looking and smooth. Nice guy on and off camera. Strong tenor vocal quality and sharp movement/dance skills.

LINK LARKINMale18-19 y.o.All ethnicities

The star heartthrob on the Corny Collins Show. Good looking and smooth talking. Hopes to be the next rock n' roll idol. Excellent singer with natural charm and star quality presence.

SEAWEED J. STUBBSMale18-19 y.o.African-American Latino / Hispanic Other Asian Middle Eastern Native American Pacific Islander Indian/South Asian

Tracy's classmate who is discriminated against due to his skin color. He is cocky, but lovable. Very strong singer/actor/dancer w/strong stage presence.

MOTORMOUTH MABLEFemale40-60 y.o.African-American Latino / Hispanic Other Asian Middle Eastern Native American Pacific Islander Indian/South Asian

Mother of Seaweed and Ines. She is big, blonde, beautiful--and proud of it. A highly confident woman with a strong presence. Big gospel style belt and mover.

FEMALE AUTHORITY FIGUREMale30-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Portrays various characters throughout (Penny's mother, gym teacher, prison matron) A "tour de force" for a strong vocalist with good comic range abilities.

MALE AUTHORITY FIGUREMale30-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Portrays various characters throughout (Spritzer, Mr. Pinky, etc.) Strong comic actor with decent vocal ability.

THE DYNAMITES 3Female18-25 y.o.African-American Latino / Hispanic Other Asian Middle Eastern Native American Pacific Islander Indian/South Asian

(also double as Seaweed's friends) Strong vocalists in style of "The Supremes". Solid movement/dance skills.

STOOIEMale18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

Friend/classmate of Seaweed Strong singer/dancers.

DUANEMale18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

Friend/classmate of Seaweed Strong singer/dancers.

THADMale18-20 y.o.All ethnicities

Friend/classmate of Seaweed Strong singer/dancers.

COUNCIL MEMBERSBoth genders18-22 y.o.All ethnicities

Dance group on The Corny Collins show. Good vocal and dance skills. Also play people of Baltimore, Students, etc.