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"Hairspray" Musical Looking for Kids and Teens

Panama City Beach, FL, United States
ID: 580703Exp: 3/1/2025
Description:

Looking for young performers for "Hairspray" musical. Please see more info below. About the project: "It's 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen, Tracy Turnblad, has only one desire – to dance on the popular "Corny Collins Show." When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob, Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network... all without denting her 'do!" Additional info: You will be asked to fill out an audition form. Resumes & headshots are highly encouraged. SATURDAY MARCH 1ST: SINGING & READING - Please prepare 32 measures of a musical theatre song from the show or of the same style. SUNDAY MARCH 2ND: DANCE & MOVEMENT - Please wear appropriate clothing & shoes. Dress and/or character shoes encouraged. Callbacks @ 7:00 PM (You will know by the end of dance & movement if directors would like to see more!) Production Dates: June 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28 & 29th. If you are interested, please apply.

14 roles

Tracy TurnbladMale15-18 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. Always on top of the latest trends. This role should be played by a white actress. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: G3

Penny PingletonFemale15-18 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. This role should be played by a white actress. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: A3

Amber Von TussleFemale15-18 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. This role should be played by a white actress. Vocal range top: F5 Vocal range bottom: A3

Link LarkinMale15-18 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, he unexpectedly falls for Tracy. This role should be played by a white actor. Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: G3

Seaweed J. StubbsMale15-18 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. He falls for Penny. Seaweed should be played by a Black actor. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: F3

Little InezFemale17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Seaweed's little sister. Little Inez should be played by a Black actress.

TammyMale8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

BradMale8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

BrendaFemale8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

SketchMale8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

ShelleyFemale8-18 y.o.All ethnicities

StudentsBoth genders17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

HookersBoth genders17-18 y.o.All ethnicities

ProtestorsBoth genders17-18 y.o.All ethnicities