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Singing Audition for "Hairspray" Musical

Middletown, NJ, United States
ID: 583766Exp: 4/23/2025
Description:

Seeking ages 12 and up for "Hairspray" Musical. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: It is 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 a social outcast to a 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: Participants must prepare 32 bars of a musical theater song in the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided or please bring tracks for your selection. Callbacks: Saturday, April 26, 12-5 p.m. Rehearsals will begin on or around May 19 and take place on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday evenings. Actors of all ethnicities are strongly encouraged to audition. Performances will be held July 11–20. If interested, please apply.

8 roles

Tracy TurnbladFemale17-18 y.o.White / Caucasian

Vocal range (G5-G3). 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.

Penny PingletonFemale17-18 y.o.White / Caucasian

Vocal range (G5-A3) 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.

Amber Von TussleFemale17-18 y.o.White / Caucasian

Vocal range (F5-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.

Link LarkinFemale17-18 y.o.White / Caucasian

Vocal range (A5-G3) 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.

Seaweed J. StubbsMale17-18 y.o.African-American

Vocal range (D5-F3) Tracy’s classmate and friend, who is discriminated against due to his skin color. He is cocky but surprisingly lovable. He falls for Penny.

Little InezFemale12-17 y.o.African-American

Seaweed’s little sister.

Nicest Kids In TownBoth genders15-18 y.o.White / Caucasian

Motormouth KidsBoth genders15-18 y.o.African-American