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Singers Needed for "Hairspray "Show

Hickory, NC, United States
ID: 288912Exp: 7/15/2025
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The company is holding auditions for "HAIRSPRAY" show and looking for performers, please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. About the project: 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! Additional info: Please prepare 32 bars from a song in the show, or in a similar style. Please wear comfortable clothes that you feel you can move in for the dance portion of the audition.

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13 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. 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. Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: D3

Edna TurnbladMale30-50 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. Played by a male in drag. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: F3

Penny PingletonMale18-20 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. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: A3

Velma Von TussleFemale45-55 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. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: G3

Amber Von TussleMale18-20 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. 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. 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. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: F3

Motormouth MaybelleBoth genders40-50 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. 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. Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: A3

Prudy PingletonMale40-50 y.o.All ethnicities

Penny's strict mother. Very conservative, controlling, and closed-minded. Vocal range top: B4 Vocal range bottom: D4

Students;Both genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Ensemble

ProtestersBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

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