Equity Performers Needed 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. White. G3-G5 - Mezzo-Soprano, strong bright pop belt

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. White. F3-G5 - Bass/Baritone

To play late teen. 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. White. A3-G5 - Strong high belt, contemporary/pop

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. White. G3-E5 - Mezzo-Soprano with strong belt mix

To play late teen. 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. White. A3-F5 - Mezzo-Soprano

To play late teen. 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. White. G3-A5 - Tenor with strong falsetto

To play late teen. . 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. Black. F3-D5 - High Tenor

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. Black. F3-E5 - Alto with strong belt

The charismatic host of the Corny Collins' Show. Good looking and smooth talking, he is a genuinely nice guy both on and off camera. White. D3-A4 - high pop Baritone

To play 12-18. Seaweed's little sister with a big voice. Black. G3-F5 - Strong belt mix

Penny's strict mother. Very conservative, controlling, and closed minded. White. D4-B4 - Mezzo-Soprano with character belt

(Role is cast; seeking understudy only). 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. White. A3-A5 - Baritone with strong falsetto