"Hairspray" Teen Audition for the Theater
Teen auditions for the theater production of "Hairspray"! See the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: The 1950s are out, and change is in the air! Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical, piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs. 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: Performance dates are August 8-10th & 15-17th and are required. Middle school aged actors under 16 are still encouraged to audition with parental consent. Actors will be required to do a cold read during stated audition dates. Actors also need to prepare a 60-second song excerpt from a musical of your choice. You may sing a cappella or provide your own accompaniment. (If you are auditioning for a specific role, we encourage you to refer to the suggested song list.) Also, be sure to come dressed and ready for a dance call. (tennis shoes, leggings, shorts, etc.) You will learn 30-45 seconds of choreography, and will perform it with a group in front of the directors. If you are interested please apply.
34 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.)
(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.)
Must be portrayed by a white actor. (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.)
Must be portrayed by a white actress. (Amber's mother and the director of Comy 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.)
(The charismatic host of the Comy Collins' Show. Good looking and smooth talking, he is a genuinely nice guy both on and off camera.)
Must be portrayed by a white actor. (The star hearthrob on Comy Collins' show. He is extremely attractive and talented. Hoping to get his big break with a recording contract, he unexpectedly falls for Tracy.)
(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.)
Must be portrayed by a white actress. (Penny's strict mother. Very conservative, controlling, and closed minded.)
Must be portrayed by a white actress. (Link's girifriend 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.)
(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's little sister.)
(Talented and vibrant singers on the Corny Collin's show: Judine, Kamilah and Shayna.)
(Eccentric owner of Mr. Pinky's Hefty Hideaway who gives Tracy and Edna a makeover.)
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