EXPIRES: May 12, 2025

Seeking Performers for “Hairspray” Show

Singing Theater
Paying up to TFP
Description

The company is holding auditions for “Hairspray” show and looking for performers, please see the details below.
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED.

About the project:
The 1950s are out, and change is in the air! Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical, piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs.
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:
PERFORMANCE DATES:
Friday, August 8, 2025 @ 7:00pm
Saturday, August 9, 2025 @ 7:00pm
Sunday, August 10, 2025 @ 3:00pm
Thursday, August 14, 2025 @ 7:00pm
Friday, August 15, 2025 @ 7:00pm
Saturday, August 16, 2025 @ 2:00pm
Sunday, August 17, 2025 @ 3:00pm
Prepare a song of your choice in the style of the show. 16-32 bars or 1-1/2 minutes is enough. Please do not choose a song from Hairspray.
Please provide sheet music for the accompanist or backing music with no vocals on your device.

Please apply if interested.

15 Project roles
Tracy Turnblad
18
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20.
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. This role should be played by a white actress. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: G3
Application deadline closed.
Corny Collins
25
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35.
The charismatic host of the Corny Collins’ Show. Good looking and smooth talking, he is a genuinely nice guy both on and off camera. Corny should be played by a white actor. Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: D3
Application deadline closed.
Edna Turnblad
30
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50.
Tracy’s big and blonde mother. She is a working housewife who has lost her confidence and dream to be a plus-size clothing designer. Boisterous and commanding. Often played by a male in drag. This role should be played by a white performer. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: F3
Application deadline closed.
Penny Pingleton
18
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20.
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. This role should be played by a white actress. Vocal range top: G5 Vocal range bottom: A3
Application deadline closed.
Velma Von Tussle
45
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55.
Amber’s mother and the director of Corny Collin’s show. She is a devious taskmaster and snobby racist. The former Miss Baltimore Crabs will go to any length to ensure her daughter is the next big thing. This role should be played by a white actress. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: G3
Application deadline closed.
Amber Von Tussle
18
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20.
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
Application deadline closed.
Link Larkin
18
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20.
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
Application deadline closed.
Seaweed J. Stubbs
18
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20.
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
Application deadline closed.
Little Inez
18
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56.
Seaweed’s little sister. Little Inez should be played by a Black actress.
Application deadline closed.
Motormouth Maybelle
40
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50.
Seaweed and Little Inez’s mother, she also appears as the Guest DJ on the Corny Collin’s Negro Day show. Big, blonde, beautiful and proud of it. She is sassy and confident. This role should be played by a Black actress. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: F3
Application deadline closed.
Wilbur Turnblad
55
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65.
Tracy’s simpleminded and kind father. He owns a joke shop and supports his daughter in spite of everything else. He also loves his wife, Edna, very much. This role should be played by a white actor. Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: A3
Application deadline closed.
Prudy Pingleton
40
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50.
Penny’s strict mother. Very conservative, controlling, and closed minded. This role should be played by a white actress. Vocal range top: B4 Vocal range bottom: D4
Application deadline closed.
Students
18
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56.
Application deadline closed.
Hookers
18
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56.
Application deadline closed.
Protestors
18
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56.
Application deadline closed.