Teen Auditions for Musical Production "Hairspray"
Auditions open for teens in musical production "Hairspray." Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Hairspray is a high-energy, heartwarming musical set in 1962 Baltimore. Tracy Turnblad, a plus-sized teenager with big dreams and even bigger hair, earns a spot on the popular Corny Collins Show. As she dances her way into stardom, Tracy sets out to fight for racial integration on the show, proving that everyone deserves a chance to shine. Filled with catchy songs, electrifying dances, and a powerful message of acceptance and equality, Hairspray is a celebration of love, individuality, and the unstoppable beat of progress. Additional info: Please come with a prepared song— Please bring a Karaoke version of your song on a Bluetooth accessible device OR sheet music for the accompanist. We will have a bluetooth speaker on hand. No monologues are necessary. Auditionees will learn a short movement combination, which will be sent out via email prior to the audition. Comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended. Callbacks: Wednesday, February 5th – 6pm Show Dates: April 4th – April 13th, 2025 *EVEN IF YOU HAVE NO CONFLICTS – Print the conflict calendar, put your name at the top, and mark off any dates where you are unavailable. Please see the attachment for details. Note that rehearsals are often in the evenings during the week days (6 pm – 8:30 pm) with weekend rehearsal times will vary. If you are interested please apply.
20 roles
Seaweed's little sister.
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. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: G3
The charismatic host of the Corny Collins' Show. Good looking and smooth talking, he is a genuinely nice guy both on and off camera. Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: D3
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. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: A3
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. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: G3
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. Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: A3
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. Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: G3
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. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: F3
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. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: F3
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. Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: A3
Penny's strict mother. Very conservative, controlling, and closed minded. Vocal range top: B4 Vocal range bottom: D4
Corny Collins' Kids. Ensemble.
Corny Collins' Kids. Ensemble.
Corny Collins' Kids. Ensemble.
Corny Collins' Kids. Ensemble.
Corny Collins' Kids. Ensemble.
Corny Collins' Kids. Ensemble.
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