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Young Talent Wanted for Singing Audition "Hairspray" Show

Wilmington, DE, United States
ID: 579408Exp: 2/19/2025
Description:

Seeking ages 14 and up for the "Hairspray" Show. Please see the details below. Additional info: Please prepare 32 bars of a 1960s rock, soul, or pop song or a contemporary uptempo musical theater piece- something that you love to sing and makes you happy, which will make us happy. Please bring sheet music, an accompanist will be provided. If you’d prefer to audition with an accompaniment track, a Bluetooth speaker will be provided. Invited Dance and General Callbacks Saturday, February 22nd, 11 A.M. to 8 P.M. It will perform on May 30th-June 1st, June 6th-June 8th, and June 13th-15 with a Final Dress Rehearsal on May 29th. Tentatively, rehearsals will begin Monday, March 3rd, and will take place three times a week to start. Directors are projecting those days will follow the Monday Wednesday Thursday schedule, but that cadence is subject to change based on the availability of the cast when casting is complete. Important Note: The first two days of Tech and Dress Rehearsals will take place on Sunday, May 25th, and Monday, May 26th, which take place over Memorial Day Weekend and on Memorial Day respectively. All will be expected to attend unless otherwise discussed and approved by the production staff, so please make note of this scheduling detail when making plans to audition. If interested, please apply.

24 roles

Tracy TurnbladFemale14-18 y.o.All ethnicities

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. A teen who is always on top of the latest trends.

Corny CollinsFemale14-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The charismatic host of the Corny Collins' Show. Good looking and smooth talking, he is a genuinely nice guy both on and off camera.

Penny PingletonFemale14-18 y.o.All ethnicities

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.

Amber Von TussleFemale14-18 y.o.All ethnicities

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

Link LarkinMale14-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The star heartthrob on Corny Collins' show. He is extremely attractive and talented. Hoping to get his big break with a recording contract.

Seaweed J. StubbsMale14-18 y.o.All ethnicities

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.

Little InezFemale14-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Seaweed's little sister. Seeking an actor who is younger or plays younger.

BradMale14-18 y.o.All ethnicities

TammyFemale14-18 y.o.All ethnicities

FenderMale14-18 y.o.All ethnicities

BrendaFemale14-18 y.o.All ethnicities

SketchMale14-18 y.o.All ethnicities

ShelleyFemale14-18 y.o.All ethnicities

IQMale14-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Lou AnnMale14-18 y.o.All ethnicities

The DynamitesMale14-18 y.o.All ethnicities

DuaneMale14-18 y.o.All ethnicities

GilbertMale14-18 y.o.All ethnicities

StooieMale14-18 y.o.All ethnicities

LorraineFemale14-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Cindy WatkinsFemale14-18 y.o.All ethnicities

“Big Doll House” prisonersMale14-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Studio employersBoth genders14-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Denizens of BaltimoreBoth genders14-18 y.o.All ethnicities