Casting Call for Teens for "Hairspray" Musical
Seeking actors ages 12 and up for "Hairspray" Musical. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Rate: Compensation for Non-Equity Actors: -$100 stipend for non-equity actors -An additional $50.00 bonus for SSG actor ensemble members. (To become an ensemble member, you must have participated in at least 10 different SSG shows as an actor, actress, or performer.) -Two complimentary tickets for the opening weekend (subject to availability) -Actor’s Pass: Allows free admission to the opening weekends of future SSG shows for one year (non-transferable; subject to availability) Equity Actors: Directors are currently unable to offer Equity contracts. Additional info: What to Prepare -Vocal Audition: Prepare to sing 32 bars of a Broadway song. Accompaniment will be provided, so bring sheet music for the accompanist (a speaker can be provided if needed.) -Dance Audition: Wear comfortable clothing and shoes appropriate for movement, as a short dance combination will be taught. -Acting Audition: Be prepared for cold readings from the script. -Materials: Bring a printed copy of your headshot and resume to the audition. Rehearsals may begin as early as May 15, 2025, in Irving and will later move to our new theatre at 3623 Decatur Ave, Fort Worth, TX Directors are committed to a safe and respectful environment—bullying and discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. Cast members must participate in a strike to receive their stipend. Health & Safety: Directors take precautions to protect the cast from illnesses (including colds, flu, and COVID-19) and may implement mask-wearing or other measures if needed. If interested, please apply.
13 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. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: G3
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. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: A3
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
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
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
Seaweed's little sister. Little Inez should be played by a Black actress.
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