Seeking Teens for "Hairspray" the Musical
Seeking talents ages 13 and up for "Hairspray" the Musical. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Set in 1962 Baltimore, the story follows Tracy Turnblad, a big-hearted teenager who dreams of dancing on The Corny Collins Show, the city’s most popular TV dance program. Despite the odds, Tracy’s talent and unstoppable spirit earn her a spot on the show, where she quickly becomes a sensation. But as she rises to fame, she discovers the deep-seated racial divisions within the entertainment industry and society at large. Determined to make a difference, Tracy teams up with her best friend Penny, heartthrob Link Larkin, her larger-than-life mother Edna, and the bold and inspiring Motormouth Maybelle to fight for integration and equality—proving that one voice, one step, and one beat at a time, change is possible. Additional info: Vocal Audition: Prepare 16 bars of a song in the style of Hairspray (Broadway, pop, or Motown). Bring sheet music for the accompanist. No tracks or acappella auditions. Dance Call: Wear comfortable clothing and dance shoes for a movement combination. All those auditioning should be prepared to move. The designated movement combination is attached for advance preparation. Acting Audition: Be ready to read from the script (sides are available from the Callback Material attached). Headshot & résumé (Optional, but encouraged). Rehearsals: First Cast Meeting: Thursday, May 1 at 7:00 PM First Rehearsal: Monday, May 5 at 7:00 PM Rehearsal will be May 5 - June 12 and generally run Monday - Friday from 6:00 PM - 10 PM (most nights start at 7:00 PM) and some Saturday mornings, depending on the cast's availability and if scenes/choreography need additional time. A definitive rehearsal calendar, determined from the availability of those cast, will be shared at the first cast meeting. Every attempt is made to set a rehearsal calendar that works with your schedules prior to June 2 Sequence Week, requiring attendance only when you are active onstage. Rehearsal times and required attendance dates will vary by character and ensemble group. Please be sure to list all conflicts on your audition form, including days directors do not specify they have rehearsals. Any conflicts must be specified on the audition sign-up form. Set, props, & costume days will be on Saturdays. Starting June 2: Required attendance for all. No individual conflicts will be accepted. Cast must be available for all final rehearsals and performances as we do not cast understudies or double cast: Sequence Week: June 2 - 7 Tech Week: June 9 - 12 Performances June 13 - 14 June 20 - 21 June 27 -28 Required Set Strike: Sunday, June 29th If interested, please apply.
20 roles
Pleasantly plump teenager with a big heart who has dreams of being a dancing star. Confident, talented, vibrant, and incredibly determined. Always on top of the latest trends. Tracy is on stage a lot for he show, performing in 10+ numbers including "Good Morning Baltimore", "I Can Hear the Bells", and many more!
Tracy's slightly dorky, but lovable best friend who is often by her side (when not grounded for life by her mother, Prudy). Falls head over heels for Seaweed. Performs in 4+ numbers including "Mama, I'm a Big Girl Now" and "Without Love".
Bratty, selfish resident princess of The Corny Collins Show. Her mother's daughter through and through, she is willing to do anything to win the Miss Teenage Hairspray pageant. Performs in 7+ numbers including "Cooties".
Seaweed's little sister and just as talented a dancer. Tries to audition for The Corny Collins Show but is turned away by Velma because she is black. Performs in 3+ numbers including "Run and Tell That."
G2 - A4 Teenage heartthrob, aspiring young Elvis, and male lead dancer on The Corny Collins Show. Unexpectedly falls for Tracy (Amber is soooo jealous!). Council Member. Performs in 7+ numbers including "It Takes Two." Crooner.
Tenor F3 - Bb4 Motormouth Maybelle's son and a talented dancer on The Corny Collins Show, but only allowed on "Negro Day." Ends up in detention with Tracy. Falls for Penny. Performs in 4+ numbers including "Run and Tell That."
Dancer / Singers on The Corny Collins Show. Perform in 5+ numbers including "Nicest Kids in Town" and "You Can't Stop the Beat."
Dancer / Singers on The Corny Collins Show. Perform in 5+ numbers including "Nicest Kids in Town" and "You Can't Stop the Beat."
Dancer / Singers on The Corny Collins Show. Perform in 5+ numbers including "Nicest Kids in Town" and "You Can't Stop the Beat."
Dancer / Singers on The Corny Collins Show. Perform in 5+ numbers including "Nicest Kids in Town" and "You Can't Stop the Beat."
Dancer / Singers on The Corny Collins Show. Perform in 5+ numbers including "Nicest Kids in Town" and "You Can't Stop the Beat."
Dancer / Singers on The Corny Collins Show. Perform in 5+ numbers including "Nicest Kids in Town" and "You Can't Stop the Beat."
Dancer / Singers on The Corny Collins Show. Perform in 5+ numbers including "Nicest Kids in Town" and "You Can't Stop the Beat."
Dancer / Singers on The Corny Collins Show. Perform in 5+ numbers including "Nicest Kids in Town" and "You Can't Stop the Beat."
Kids we find in detention, and most in Motormouth Maybelle's record shop. Perform in 4+ numbers including "Welcome to the 60's" and "You Can't Stop the Beat."
Kids we find in detention, and most in Motormouth Maybelle's record shop. Perform in 4+ numbers including "Welcome to the 60's" and "You Can't Stop the Beat."
Kids we find in detention, and most in Motormouth Maybelle's record shop. Perform in 4+ numbers including "Welcome to the 60's" and "You Can't Stop the Beat."
Kids we find in detention, and most in Motormouth Maybelle's record shop. Perform in 4+ numbers including "Welcome to the 60's" and "You Can't Stop the Beat."
Kids we find in detention, and most in Motormouth Maybelle's record shop. Perform in 4+ numbers including "Welcome to the 60's" and "You Can't Stop the Beat."
Kids we find in detention, and most in Motormouth Maybelle's record shop. Perform in 4+ numbers including "Welcome to the 60's" and "You Can't Stop the Beat."
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