EXPIRES: April 21, 2025

Singer Needed for Gig “Hairspray”

Dancing Singing Theater

Paying up to TFP

Description

Seeking talent for “Hairspray” the Musical. Please see the details below.

ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED.

About the project:
Set in 1962 Baltimore, the story follows Tracy Turnblad, a big-hearted teenager who dreams of dancing on The Corny Collins Show, the citys most popular TV dance program. Despite the odds, Tracys talent and unstoppable spirit earn her a spot on the show, where she quickly becomes a sensation. But as she rises to fame, she discovers the deep-seated racial divisions within the entertainment industry and society at large. Determined to make a difference, Tracy teams up with her best friend Penny, heartthrob Link Larkin, her larger-than-life mother Edna, and the bold and inspiring Motormouth Maybelle to fight for integration and equalityproving that one voice, one step, and one beat at a time, change is possible.

Additional info:
Vocal Audition:
Prepare 16 bars of a song in the style of Hairspray (Broadway, pop, or Motown). Bring sheet music for the accompanist. No tracks or acappella auditions.
Dance Call:
Wear comfortable clothing and dance shoes for a movement combination. All those auditioning should be prepared to move.
The designated movement combination is attached for advance preparation.
Acting Audition:
Be ready to read from the script (sides are available from the Callback Material attached).
Headshot & r?sum? (Optional, but encouraged).
Rehearsals:
First Cast Meeting: Thursday, May 1 at 7:00 PM
First Rehearsal: Monday, May 5 at 7:00 PM
Rehearsal will be May 5 – June 12 and generally run Monday – Friday from 6:00 PM – 10 PM (most nights start at 7:00 PM) and some Saturday mornings, depending on the cast’s availability and if scenes/choreography need additional time.
A definitive rehearsal calendar, determined from the availability of those cast, will be shared at the first cast meeting.
Every attempt is made to set a rehearsal calendar that works with your schedules prior to June 2 Sequence Week, requiring attendance only when you are active onstage.
Rehearsal times and required attendance dates will vary by character and ensemble group.
Please be sure to list all conflicts on your audition form, including days directors do not specify they have rehearsals.
Any conflicts must be specified on the audition sign-up form.
Set, props, & costume days will be on Saturdays.
Starting June 2: Required attendance for all. No individual conflicts will be accepted. Cast must be available for all final rehearsals and performances as we do not cast understudies or double cast:
Sequence Week: June 2 – 7
Tech Week: June 9 – 12
Performances
June 13 – 14
June 20 – 21
June 27 -28
Required Set Strike: Sunday, June 29th

If interested, please apply.

28 Project roles

Tracy Turnblad

Female, Male, Both genders.

19.

White / Caucasian, African-American, All ethnicities.

B3 - E5 Pleasantly plump teenager with a big heart who has dreams of being a dancing star. Confident, talented, vibrant, and incredibly determined. Always on top of the latest trends. Tracy is on stage a lot for he show, performing in 10+ numbers including "Good Morning Baltimore", "I Can Hear the Bells", and many more!

Application deadline closed.

Edna Turnblad

60.

F3 - G5 Tracy's kind, plus-sized mother; runs a laundry business out of her home but hasn't been out in a while. Played by men on Broadway and in movies, FMT is open to that consideration OR to the role being played by a woman. The important thing is that whomever is cast, this NOT be treated as a "drag" role, but as a tenderhearted 60's mom. Performs in 5+ numbers including "You're Timeless to Me."

Application deadline closed.

Penny Pingleton

19.

A3 - G5 Tracy's slightly dorky, but lovable best friend who is often by her side (when not grounded for life by her mother, Prudy). Falls head over heels for Seaweed. Performs in 4+ numbers including "Mama, I'm a Big Girl Now" and "Without Love".

Application deadline closed.

Amber von Tussle

19.

C4 - E6 Bratty, selfish resident princess of The Corny Collins Show. Her mother's daughter through and through, she is willing to do anything to win the Miss Teenage Hairspray pageant. Performs in 7+ numbers including "Cooties".

Application deadline closed.

Velma von Tussle

60.

G3 - C5 Amber's slim and attractive but overbearing mother, and former Miss Baltimore Crabs, who will go to any length to ensure her daughter is the next big thing. Velma is the scheming producer of The Corny Collins Show who tries to steer it in the "white" direction. Her sensitivities are offended at the very sight of Tracy. Great villainess role. Performs in 4+ numbers including "Miss Baltimore Crabs".

Application deadline closed.

Motormouth Maybelle

60.

Alto F3 - F4 The sassy corny Collins "Negro Day" DJ. Owner of a record store and mother to Seaweed and Little Inez. Plus-sized, she helps Edna find pride in herself. Performs in 3+ numbers including "Big, Blonde & Beautiful" and "I Know Where I've Been". Soulful alto voice.

Application deadline closed.

Authority Figure

60.

The roles of Prudy Pingleton (Penny's uptight, conservative mother), the sadistic gym teacher, and the prison matron are often played by one cameo performer.

Application deadline closed.

Corny Collins

56.

Tenor D3-A4 Exciting, confident dancing and singing host of his own TV dance show (think American Bandstand at its inception). Corny is in favor of Tracy and racial integration. Performs in 4+ numbers incluing "Nicest Kids in Town" and "Hairspray".

Application deadline closed.

Link Larkin

21.

G2 - A4 Teenage heartthrob, aspiring young Elvis, and male lead dancer on The Corny Collins Show. Unexpectedly falls for Tracy (Amber is soooo jealous!). Council Member. Performs in 7+ numbers including "It Takes Two." Crooner.

Application deadline closed.

Seaweed Stubbs

19.

Tenor F3 - Bb4 Motormouth Maybelle's son and a talented dancer on The Corny Collins Show, but only allowed on "Negro Day." Ends up in detention with Tracy. Falls for Penny. Performs in 4+ numbers including "Run and Tell That."

Application deadline closed.

Wilbur Turnbald

60.

Baritone B2 - E4 Tracy's kind, slightly goofy father, who owns the Har-De-Har Hut joke shop. He is still madly in love with his wife, Edna. He encourages Tracy to follow her dreams. Performs in 2+ numbers, including: "You're Timeless to Me".

Application deadline closed.

Male Authority Figure

60.

The roles of Harriman Spritzer (Pres. Of Ultra Clutch cosmetics, Corny Collins show sponsor), the high-blood pressure principal, and Mr. Pinky (owner of a plus-sized dress shop) are often played by one cameo performer.

Application deadline closed.

Judine

56.

Ensemble The Dynamites Talented black vocal trio a la The Supremes. Featured in many numbers together and usually in tight harmony. May double for other ensemble roles like "Cindy Watkins,' etc..

Application deadline closed.

Kamilah

56.

Ensemble The Dynamites Talented black vocal trio a la The Supremes. Featured in many numbers together and usually in tight harmony. May double for other ensemble roles like "Cindy Watkins,' etc..

Application deadline closed.

Shayna

56.

Ensemble The Dynamites Talented black vocal trio a la The Supremes. Featured in many numbers together and usually in tight harmony. May double for other ensemble roles like "Cindy Watkins,' etc..

Application deadline closed.

Tammy

19.