Director, Patrick Stinson, announces upcoming auditions for the hilarious musical Hairspray to be held at Playhouse 111, 111 N. Hale Street in Wheaton on Sunday September 20 and Monday September 21 from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm . Call backs will be Thursday, September 24 if necessary.
Performance dates are: November 20 – December 13 on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
The show is primarily cast with teenagers of all ethnic backgrounds, ages 14-plus (or must look like a teenager). Hairspray is about breaking racial barriers. A key factor in delivering this message is having a cast of diverse races. ALL ETHNICITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO AUDITION.
Auditions will be by appointment. Email [email protected] to arrange for an audition appointment. All interested in auditioning should prepare a 16 bar snippet of a song from any show (please bring sheet music for the accompanist) and be prepared to learn a dance.
Featured Performers:
Tracy Turnblad ‐ A pleasantly plump teenager with a big heart who has dreams of being a dancing star … as soon as she’s out of detention for her big hair. Tracy isn’t afraid to be herself and stand up for what she believes in. She must be friendly, relentless, and goodhearted with a vibrant, lovable personality and love to sing and dance. Tracy is on stage for much of the show so she must have stamina and talent – she performs in 10+ numbers including “Good Morning Baltimore,” “I Can Hear The Bells,” and many more! It is truly a BIG role!
Mezzo‐Belt
Stage Age: 16‐19
Edna Turnblad ‐ Tracy’s kind, plus‐sized mother; runs a laundry business out of her home but hasn’t been out in a while. Played by Harvey Fierstein on Broadway, and John Travolta in the movie, this drag role requires a strong comic male performer who is ready for his inner woman to take the spotlight Edna is not a man pretending to be a
woman, she is all woman! Just, you know, with a distinctive voice. Performs in 5+ numbers including “You’re Timeless To Me.”
Tenor.
Stage Age: 40+
Wilbur Turnblad ‐ Tracy’s goofy father, who owns the Har‐De‐Har Hut joke shop and 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.”
Baritone.
Stage Age: 40+
Corny Collins ‐ the 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 including
“Nicest Kids In Town” and “Hairspray.” Tenor. Stage Age: 25+
Penny Pingleton ‐ 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.”
Belt.
Stage Age: 16‐19
Amber von Tussle ‐ 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. Council Member. Performs in 7+ numbers including “Cooties.”
Belt.
Stage Age: 16‐19
Velma von Tussle – Amber’s slim and attractive but overbearing mother who pushes her daughter to seek stardom. 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. A great villainess role. Performs in 4+ numbers including
“Miss Baltimore Crabs”.
Belt.
Stage Age: 40+
Link Larkin ‐ Teenage heartthrob, aspiring young Elvis, and male lead dancer on The Corny Collins Show. Falls in love with Tracy (Amber is soooo jealous!). Council Member. Performs in 7+ numbers including “It Takes Two.”
Crooning Baritone.
Stage Age: 16‐21
Seaweed J. Stubbs ‐ 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 in love with Penny. Performs in 4+ numbers including “Run And Tell That.”
Tenor.
Stage Age: 16‐19
Motormouth Maybelle ‐ 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.
Stage age 40+
Little Inez – Seaweed’s little sister and just as talented a dancer. Tries to audition for The Corny Collins Show but is turned away by Velma because she is African American.. Performs in 3+ numbers including “Run And Tell That.”
Belt.
Stage Age: 13‐15
