"Hairspray" Musical Casting Equity Actors
Equity actors for roles in "Hairspray". See breakdown below. Rate: Dinner Theatre $810 weekly minimum Additional info: Audition lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM - Sign-ups will end early due to the MLK Jr. Holiday. All roles will be understudied. PREPARATION: Please prepare a short song in the style of the show. Singing from the show is fine. Also, please bring your picture and resume, stapled together. 1st rehearsal: March 30, 2026 Runs April 16 – May 31, 2026 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.
6 role s
Typically played by a man in drag. Large physique. Sincere and honest. Strong comic ability. 60’s Baltimore housewife, “Larger than life” character with singing ability to convincingly play mother of Tracy.
Queen of Baltimore soul, a radio DJ. Powerful and inspiring, with infectious, brassy personality. Strong soulful, gospel/pop singer.
Host of local TV teen dance show. Handsome, charming, engaging, smooth. Strong pop singer who can move.
Ex-beauty queen glamour. Sweet seeming, manipulative, controlling villainess. Good comic who sings well.
Loving, mischievous character, Tracy’s father. Moves well.
Comedic. Various zany roles including Penny Pingleton's uptight and small-minded mother. Doubles as a sadistic high school gym teacher and prison matron. Minimal-singing role. Simple dance movement required.
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