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Casting Call for Teens in "Hairspray" Musical

Carmel, IN, United States
ID: 580914Exp: 2/28/2025
Description:

Teen performers are invited to audition for the "Hairspray" Musical. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: It’s 1962 in Baltimore, Maryland, and quirky, plus-sized, teenage Tracy Turnblad has one dream: to dance on "The Corny Collins Show". When she gets put in detention with the African-American students in the school, they teach her some of their dance moves, and her new found groove wins her a spot on Corny’s show. Overnight, Tracy transforms from a nobody into a star, and uses her newfound influence to advocate for racial integration on the television show. Tracy faces scrutiny and bullying from the network producer, Velma, and her popular, but vicious, daughter, Amber. With the help of the teenage heartthrob Link, host Corny Collins, and Motormouth Maybelle (the host of "Negro Day" on Corny's show), Tracy overcomes the odds and succeeds in her mission to integrate "The Corny Collins Show". Tony Award-winning Hairspray continues to be one of the most widely produced musicals today, not only because of its wit and charm but also because of the beautiful message of acceptance and progress that it portrays. The bright, energetic story of Tracy Turnblad teaches us all to look past the color of one’s skin and fight for every human being’s equal rights. Additional info: Rehearsals begin Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 6 pm after June 30th. Shows August 8th and 9th at the CAT Theater in Carmel, IN. When applying, please email a headshot/resume.

2 roles

Leading rolesBoth genders13-18 y.o.All ethnicities

Corny Collins KidsBoth genders13-18 y.o.All ethnicities