"Hairspray" Musical Needs Teen Performers
Looking for talent ages 12 and up for "Hairspray" Musical. Please see the details below. About the project: Get ready to dance the night away with Hairspray! This irresistible, feel-good musical is set in Baltimore in 1962 and tells the story of Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger dream: to dance her way onto TV and into the heart of teen idol Link Larkin. Tracy’s audition makes her a local star, and she quickly uses her newfound fame to fight for integration. But can she win equality — and Link’s heart — without denting her “do?” Hairspray is a winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical! Additional info: Actors are asked to arrive and to sign in within the first hour of the audition start time. Please prepare to sing a brief (32 measures) musical theatre song or a similar style of your choosing. Please bring sheet music in the appropriate key or a karaoke track. An accompanist will be provided. Also, prepare a brief monologue no longer than 1 ½ minutes. Everyone in Hairspray must be able to move, so there will be a dance audition. Please bring appropriate footwear. Show dates: July 24, 25, 31 – August 2, and 7 – 9 (Holdover 13-16) If interested, please apply.
5 roles
Seaweed’s little sister.
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. Caucasian. Gender: Female 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
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. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: F3
Corny Collins’ Kids (Tammy, Brad, Brenda, Sketch, Shelley, Etc.); Students; Hookers; Protestors
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