Singing Audition for "Hairspray " Show

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. Strong singer/dancer. VOCAL RANGE: G3 – G5.

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. Great comic timing. Often played in drag. VOCAL RANGE: F3 – G5.

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. Strong singer/dancer. VOCAL RANGE: G3 – A5.

The charismatic host of the Corny Collins Show. Good looking and smooth-talking, he is a genuinely nice guy both on and off camera. Very charismatic – charming and engaging. VOCAL RANGE: D3 – A4.

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 child-like curiosity. VOCAL RANGE: A3 – G5.

Tracy’s classmate and friend, who is discriminated against due to his skin color. He is cocky but surprisingly lovable. He falls for Penny. Strong singer/dancer. VOCAL RANGE: F3 – D5.

Seaweed and Little Inez’ mother, she also appears as the Guest DJ on the Corny Collins’ Negro Day Show. Big, blonde, beautiful - and proud of it. She is bold and confident. Strong singer/dancer. VOCAL RANGE: F3 – E5.

Tracy’s simpleminded, goofy and kind father. He owns the Har-De-Har joke shop and is still madly in love with his wife, Edna. He encourages Tracy to follow her dreams. VOCAL RANGE: A3 – A5.

Amber’s mother and the director of Corny Collins’ show. She is a devious taskmaster and snobby racist. Conniving and manipulative, this former Miss Baltimore Crabs will go to any length to ensure her daughter is the next big thing. VOCAL RANGE: G3 – E5.

Link’s girlfriend and Tracy’s nemesis. She is pretty, thin, shallow, snobby, and racist. She is expected to win Miss Baltimore Hairspray. Always feels the need to be the center of attention. VOCAL RANGE: A3 – F5.

The dynamites consist of Judine, Kamilah, and Shayna. The Dynamites are a talented vocal trio who are featured in many numbers and usually in tight harmony. VOCAL RANGE: Soprano, Mezzo and Alto.

The Female Authority Figure covers the roles of Prudy Pingleton (Penny’s uptight mother), the sadistic gym teacher, and the prison matron. VOCAL RANGE: D4 – B4.

The Male Authority Figure covers the roles of Harriman F. Spritzer (Corny Collins show sponsor), the high-blood pressured principal, and Mr. Pinky (owner of a plus-sized dress shop). VOCAL RANGE: OPEN.

To play dancers on The Corny Collins Show (Brad, Fender, Sketch, IQ) as well as The Motormouth Kids. May play other featured roles as well. Must be strong dancers who sing and act well. VOCAL RANGES: ALL.

To play dancers on The Corny Collins Show (Tammy, Brenda, Shelley, Lou-Ann) as well as The Dynamites and The Motormouth Kids. May play other featured roles as well. Must be strong dancers who sing and act well. VOCAL RANGES: ALL.