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Teen Singing Audition for "Hairspray" Show

Bakersfield, CA, United States
ID: 572803Exp: 8/24/2024
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Teen singing auditions for the show "Hairspray." Please review the details below. About the project: It’s 1962, and plump, big-haired teenager Tracy Turnblad dreams of dancing on the local teenage TV dance program. When she learns a few dance moves from her black friend Seaweed, her wish comes true and she becomes an instant local celebrity. Using her new-found fame, Tracy advocates for racial integration on the show - an uphill battle she has every intention of winning. Additional info: Performance Dates: December 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21 - Show at 7:00 pm With Matinees on December 8, 15, and 22 - Show at 2:00 pm. Come prepared to sing with a piano. An accompanist will be provided. Songs from the show are encouraged! Please bring your own sheet music if you are not singing a song from the show. No taped music. You will be asked to dance so please wear appropriate clothing and shoes. There will be cold readings from the script. If you are interested please apply.

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17 roles

Link LarkinMale13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

A teenage heartthrob and one of The Corny Collins Show Council Members, who unexpectedly falls in love with Tracy.

EnsembleBoth genders17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Tracy TurnbladFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The female lead of Hairspray. A "pleasantly plump" teenager, who dreams of fame and fights to racially integrate The Corny Collins Show.

Edna TurnbladFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Tracy's kind, plus-sized mother – a drag role. Edna runs a laundry business out of her home.

WIlbur TurnbladMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Tracy's goofy, loving and encouraging father, who owns the Har-De-Har Hut joke shop and is still madly in love with his wife, Edna. He encourages Tracy to follow her dreams.

Velma Von TussleFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

This role has been precast *looking for understudy*

Corny CollinsMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The glib, polished host of The Corny Collins Show, with one eye on social progress and another on his hair.

Penny PingletonFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Tracy's slightly dorky, devoted and perky best friend who comes from a very strict home life. She has her own love story with Seaweed Stubbs.

Seaweed J StubbsMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

A hip and kind-hearted "Negro Day" dancer and the son of Motormouth Maybelle who falls in love with Penny.

Amber Von TussleMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Bratty, selfish resident princess of The Corny Collins Show, despite her lack of talent. She is willing to do anything to win the Miss Teenage Hairspray pageant.

Prudy PingletonFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Prudy Pingleton, Penny's overprotective and bigoted mother

Gym TeacherBoth genders17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The Gym Teacher, The Big Dollhouse.

MatronMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The Matron guarding The Big Dollhouse.

Harriman F. SpritzerFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Mr. Harriman F. Spritzer, the President of Ultra Clutch

PrincipalMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Principal of Patterson Park High Schoo

Mr. PinkyMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Mr. Pinky, owner of Mr. Pinky's Hefty Hideaway who gives Tracy and Edna a makeover.

Little EnezMale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Seaweed's talented younger sister.