Singing Audition for "Hairspray" Musical
Seeking actors ages 11 and up for "Hairspray" Musical. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Hairspray is set in 1962 Baltimore and tells the story of Tracy Turnblad, a teenager with big dreams of dancing on "The Corny Collins Show", while addressing themes of inclusivity, body positivity, and racial integration. The show provides a platform to celebrate individuality, promote social change, and engage in meaningful conversations about race, privilege, and community. Rate: Principals will receive a $300 rehearsal stipend plus $30 per performance, for a total of $570; Supporting/Featured/Ensemble will receive a $200 rehearsal stipend plus $30 per performance for a total of $470; Understudies and Swings will receive a $150 rehearsal stipend (plus $30 per performance, if performed). Additional info: Please prepare a 1-minute music selection in the style of the show that showcases your musical and vocal strengths. Please bring your sheet music in a three-ring binder for the piano accompanist. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your audition call time. Your audition will be approximately one hour. First, you will be called as a group for a 30-minute dance call. Your individual vocal audition will follow. Callback Dates: Sunday, February 2, 2025 - 10:00 am – 2:00 pm; 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Monday, February 3, 2025 – 6:00 – 10:00 pm Portions of callbacks will be recorded on video. Production Dates: July 26 through August 10, 2025 Rehearsals: May 18 through July 17, 2025 Tech Rehearsals: July 19 through 25, 2025. When applying, please submit your headshot and resume, and sign up for an audition slot.
6 roles
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. Tracy will be played by a white performer. G3-G5.
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. Penny will be played by a white performer. A3-G5.
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. Seaweed will be played by a black performer. F3-D5.
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. Amber will be played by a white performer. A3-F5.
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. Link will be played by a white performer. G3-A5.
Seaweed's little sister. A great singer and dancer with a quiet exterior, who can and will be bold when the opportunity comes. Little Inez will be played by a black performer.
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