You can't stop the beat in this big and bold musical about one girl's inspiring dream to dance. The 1950's are out and change is in the air! HAIRSPRAY, winner of 8 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!
Audition Dates:
Saturday, November 14th at NOON
Monday, November 16th at 7pm
at the CAP Center- 625 Old Country Rd. Plainview NY
THE SHOW WILL PLAY AT OUR BRAND NEW THEATER LOCATED IN SYOSSET AT 170 MICHAEL DRIVE
THE SHOW WILL RUN JANUARY 22 THRU FEBRUARY 21
Please be prepared to:
- Sing 16-20 bars of a song of your choice.
You must sing with OUR provided accompaniment, NO acappella auditions will be allowed.
- Be prepared to fill out a conflict sheet* at auditions (be as specific as possible about all conflicts)
Performances will be at our new location in Syosset
ALL Roles Available
Experienced or first time performers who enjoy acting, singing, and dancing are invited to audition. Many roles are available to suit the talents of all of our performers.
AMBER VON TUSSLE
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.
Range: A3 - F5
COUNCIL MEMBERS (TAMMY, BRAD, BRENDA, SKETCH, SHELLEY, IQ, LOU ANN)
CORNY COLLINS
The charismatic host of the Corny Collins’ Show. Good looking and smooth talking, he is a genuinely nice guy both on and off camera.
Range: D4 - A5
THE DYNAMITES
A group formed by three women that sing on "Negro Day" on The Corny Collins Show.
EDNA TURNBLAD
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. Played by a male in drag.
Range: F3 - G5
LINK LARKIN
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.
Range: G3 - A5
MOTORMOUTH MAYBELLE
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.
Range: F3 - E5
PENNY PINGLETON
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.
Range: A3 - G5
PRUDY PINGLETON
Penny’s strict mother. Very conservative, controlling, and closed minded.
Range: D4 - B4
SEAWEED J. STUBBS
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.
Range: F3 - D5
TRACY TURNBLAD
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.
Range: G3 - G5
VELMA VON TUSSLE
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.
Range: G3 - E5
WILBUR TURNBLAD
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.
Range: A3 - A5