Sugar Factory Playhouse/West Jordan Theater Arts announces auditions for “Hairspray”!
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! – (MTIshows.com)
“Hairspray” will be directed by Denise Gull. Auditions will be held March 29 and 30 from 7pm-9:30pm at the Old West Jordan Library (1970 W 7800 S). Callbacks will be by invitation only on Friday, April 1st. Performances will be during the last half of June 2016.
The role of Tracy Turnblad has been pre-cast; all other roles are open. Auditioners (ages 16 and older, although Little Inez could be a little younger) should come prepared with 16 bars of an upbeat song. We will ask you to learn a short dance routine, and possibly do a cold read.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
Tracy Turnblad (pre-cast)
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.
Gender: Female
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.
Gender: Male
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: D4
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.
Gender: Male
Age: 35 to 55
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: F3
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.
Gender: Female
Age: 16 to 25
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: A3
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.
Gender: Female
Age: 45 to 55
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: G3
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.
Gender: Female
Age: 16 to 25
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: A3
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.
Gender: Male
Age: 16 to 25
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: G3
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.
Gender: Male
Age: 16 to 25
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: F3
Little Inez
Seaweed’s little sister, also discriminated against because of her skin color. She may be young, but she’s got some solid dance moves!
Gender: Female
Age: 14-18
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.
Gender: Female
Age: 40 to 50
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: F3
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.
Gender: Male
Age: 55 to 65
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Prudy Pingleton
Penny’s strict mother. Very conservative, controlling, and closed minded.
Gender: Female
Age: 40 to 55
Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: D4
Ensemble
Corny Collins’ Kids (Tammy, Brad, Brenda, Sketch, Shelley, etc.); Students; Hookers; Protestors
