Now Appearing On:
Hairspray
In Hairspray, it's 1962, the 50's are out and change is in the air. Baltimore's Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, has only one passion - to dance. She wins a spot on the local TV dance program, "The Corny Collins Show" and, overnight, is transformed from outsider to irrepressible teen celebrity. But can a trendsetter in dance and fashion vanquish the program's reigning princess, win the heart of heartthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a television show without denting her 'do? Only in Hairspray! Welcome to the 60's!
We Will Be Casting to Fill the Following Roles:
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Edna Turnblad
(Starring Role/Comedian/Bass-Baritone)
Male to play female, Caucasian, large physique, plays 40s-50s. Sincere and honest, not camp drag. Strong acting and comic ability a must. 60's Baltimore housewife, "larger-than-life" character actor with singing ability to convincingly play mother of Tracy.
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Tracy Turnblad
(Starring Role/Singer/Mezzo)
Female, Caucasian, 5'3" or shorter, to play high school age. Must be heavyset. Outgoing, unstoppable, goodhearted with vibrant, lovable, spirited personality. Loves to dance. Strong pop belt singer and great mover.
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Link Larkin
(Singer/High Baritone)
Male, Caucasian, to play high school age. Handsome, sexy, clean-cut, goodhearted, down-to-earth. The heartthrob of the local TV teen dance show. Strong pop singer and great mover.
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Motormouth Maybelle
(Singer)
Female, African-American, plays 40s-50s. Seaweed and Little Inez's mother. Queen of Baltimore Soul, a radio DJ. Powerful and inspiring, with infectious, brassy personality. Strong, soulful, gospel/pop singer.
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Corny Collins
(Singer/Tenor)
Male, Caucasian, plays 30s. Host of the local TV teen dance show. Handsome, charming, engaging, smooth. Strong pop singer, movement a plus.
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Seaweed J. Stubbs
(Singer/Tenor)
Male, African-American, to play high school age; Penny's boyfriend. Cool, sexy, street smart, goodhearted. Strong, soulful, tenor pop singer and great mover.
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Penny Pingleton
(Singer/High Belt)
Female, Caucasian, to play high school age. Ditzy, neurotic, devoted best friend of Tracy. Very funny with good physique. Pop singer with strong belt, good mover.
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Little Inez
(Singer/High Belt)
Female, African-American, plays young, Seaweed's lovable little sister. Spunky, tough, streetwise, outgoing, older than her years. Soulful voice, strong belt, great mover.
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Amber Von Tussle
(Singer/High Belt)
This role will be cast out of the dancers. It is a speaking role with non-singing requirements.
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Velma Von Tussle
(Improvisational Comedian/Actor)
Female, Caucasian, plays 40s, may look younger. A former beauty queen. Upscale, attractive, and prejudiced snob who always wants her daughter in the spotlight. A minimum of two years professional improvisational experience required.
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Prudy Pingleton
(Improvisational Comedian/Actor)
Female, Caucasian, actress plays various zany roles including Prudy Pingleton, uptight and small-minded mother. Also plays a sadistic high school gym teacher. Must be a sharp, funny, inventive character. A minimum of two years professional improvisational experience required.
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Wilbur Turnblad
(Improvisational Comedian/Actor)
Male, Caucasian, plays 40s-50s. A working class inventor. Sweet, goofy, childlike personality. Funny, good character singer (vocal ability preferable, but not necessary). Also plays various zany roles including a condescending high school principal; a flamboyant fashion boutique owner. Must be an inventive character actor. A minimum of two years professional improvisational experience required.