Casting Call for Boys and Girls for "Hairspray" Play
Seeking boys and girls for the play "Hairspray". Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: 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: Callbacks: Monday, May 18th from 7:00 pm-7:30 pm Performances: Pay What You Can: July 9th at 7:30 pm July 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 24, and 25 at 7:30 pm July 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 at 2:00 pm July 23 at 7:30 (HOLD) Generally, rehearsals will be Monday-Thursday evenings (7:00 pm-10:00 pm) and Sundays (2:00 pm-5:00 pm). All actors must be available for all performances. What to Prepare: All Actors: Please prepare a 30-second to 1-minute comedic monologue (preferably from a musical) as well as 32 measures of a musical theatre song in the style of the show that demonstrates your vocal range. Please bring your own sheet music in the correct key. An accompanist will be provided. All auditionees will be asked to participate in the dance portion of the auditions. Come prepared to move and either wear or bring shoes and clothing that you can move in well. Callbacks, if needed, will take place on Monday, May 18 If you are interested please apply.
6 roles
Vocal range: G3-G5 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: A3-G5 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: A3-F5 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.
Vocal range: G3-A5 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.
Vocal range: F3-D5 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.
Corny Collins' Kids (Tammy, Brad, Brenda, Sketch, Shelley, Etc); Students; Hookers; Protestors
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