"Hairspray" Musical Needs Equity Actors
Equity actors for roles in "Hairspray". See breakdown below. About the project: SYNOPSIS: The 1950s are out, and change is in the air! Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical, piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs. It's 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable 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! Rate: LORT Non-Rep / CORST $1144 weekly minimum (LORT B) - Fulton Th $1270 weekly minimum (CORST- Tier X) - Paying $1450 weekly - Maine State Music Th Additional info: Audition lunch 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM - Sign-ups will end early due to the New Year's Eve Holiday. Co-production. Looking to cast people available for both productions. PREPARATION: Please bring a musical theater selection in the style of the show to sing. You are welcome to sing from the show. Also, please bring your two copies of your headshot and resume, stapled together. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring sheet music properly marked and in the correct key. Callback Dates: January 7 - 9, 2026 in NYC Rehearsals begin: March 19, 2026 Runs: April 10 to May 3 in Lancaster, PA Rehearsals begin: May 29, 2026 Runs: June 3 to June 20 in Brunswick, ME EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided. Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions. If you are interested, please apply.
12 roles
Our story's unsuspecting protagonist. Confident, talented, and incredibly determined. A romantic with a good heart and desire to cut up the dance floor. An excellent singer and dancer, but most importantly, has wonderful stage presence and can easily capture the audience's hearts. To play high school age. Female Presenting. Mezzo-Soprano With a Strong Theatre/Pop Belt. Vocal range top: G5. Vocal range bottom: G3
The charismatic host of the Corny Collins' Show. Good looking and smooth talking, he is a genuinely nice guy both on and off camera. Male Presenting. Strong Pop Singer, High Baritone. Vocal range top: A4. Vocal range bottom: D3
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. Male Presenting. Bass-Baritone. Vocal range top: G5. Vocal range bottom: F3
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. To play high school age. Female Presenting. Strong High Belt, Contemporary Theatre/Pop Voice. Vocal range top: G5. Vocal range bottom: A3
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. Female Presenting. Mezzo-Soprano With Strong Belt Mix. Vocal range top: E5. Vocal range bottom: G3
Link's girlfriend and Tracy's nemesis. She is pretty, 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. To play high school age, Female Presenting. Mezzo-Soprano. Vocal range top: F5. Vocal range bottom: A3
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. To play high school age, Male Presenting. Tenor With Strong Falsetto. Vocal range top: A5. Vocal range bottom: G3
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. To play high school age. Male Presenting. Excellent Soulful, Pop Singer - High Tenor. Vocal range top: D5. Vocal range bottom: F3
Seaweed's little sister. To play early teens. Female Presenting. Soulful Voice with Strong Belt Mix. Vocal range top: F5. Vocal range bottom: G3
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. Female Presenting. Alto With High Belt. Vocal range top: E5. Vocal range bottom: F3
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. Male Presenting. Baritone With Strong Falsetto. Vocal range top: A5. Vocal range bottom: A3
Penny's strict mother. Very conservative, controlling, and closed minded. Female Presenting. Mezzo-Soprano With Character Belt. Vocal range top: B4. Vocal range bottom: D4
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