"Hairspray" Musical Needs Equity Performers
Casting Equity actors for 2027 Summer Theatre Series show "Hairspray". Please see breakdown below. About the project: SYNOPSIS: In 1962 Baltimore, plus-size teenager Tracy Turnblad dreams of dancing on the Corny Collins Show. She wins a spot, becomes an overnight sensation, and uses her newfound platform to challenge the show's segregation policy. Along the way, she finds romance, stands up to the reigning queen of teen TV, and rallies her city toward integration. This high-energy musical comedy pairs irresistible 60s pop sound with a genuine message about acceptance and change. Rate: Independent Theatre Contract $915 weekly minimum - 2026 rate - Mainstage $868 weekly minimum - 2026 rate - Schubert Additional info: Audition day lunch 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM. All principal roles will be understudied. PREPARATION: Please prepare EITHER a short monologue OR a short song from your book OR a 90-second monologue and 32-bars of a song. Auditions should not exceed 2 1/2 minutes total. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring a copy of your headshot and resume. EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will not 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. Pre-Rehearsal Week: 5/18/2027 Rehearsals Begin: 5/25/2027 Tech Begins: 6/11/2027 Previews Begin: 6/16/2027 Opening: 6/18/2027 Closing: 7/4/2027 If you are interested, please apply.
7 roles
Tracy's mother, traditionally played by a man in drag. Insecure and housebound at the start, blossoms into a confident force by the finale. Strong comedic timing and vocal range required.
Tracy's father and joke-shop owner. Warm, devoted, a little goofy. Strong comedic chemistry with Edna essential.
Heartthrob lead dancer on the Corny Collins Show. Charming, a touch vain, develops real conscience over the course of the show. Strong singer/dancer.
Ruthless station manager and pageant mom. Glamorous, openly antagonistic, sharp comic villainy. Strong singer.
R&B radio DJ and host of Negro Day. Powerful voice, dignified strength, anchors the show's emotional core. Showstopping vocal feature required.
Charismatic TV host. Smooth, likable, becomes an ally to Tracy and Seaweed.
Excellent singer/dancer/actor with strong comedic timing. Includes Corny Collins Show dancers, Baltimore residents, and featured specialty roles (Prudy Pingleton, Mr. Pinky, Harriman Spritzer, The Dynamites). Parts and specialties will be assigned.
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