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Music Theater Works is excited to receive general submissions for our upcoming show of Hairspray. The creative team includes: Keely Vasquez (Director), Linda Madonia (Music Director), and Reneisha Jenkins (Choreographer). The general audition submissions are open Monday, May 4th to Monday, May 18th. In person callbacks will be announced at a later date. Auditions will only be accepted through the Google Form linked below.
Please note that MTW does not provide transportation or housing.
Material to Prepare:
Please prepare a 32 bar cut of music that is in the style of the show and submit is as an unlisted YouTube link. We would also like to see a dance reel if possible.
Time Commitment:
PERIOD OF ENGAGEMENT for Production: HAIRSPRAY
Fittings/First Rehearsal: Sunday, Nov 1st
Spacing: Wednesday, December 9st
Tech Rehearsals: Thursday, December 10th, through Sunday, December 13th
Final Dress: Tuesday, December 15th at 7:00pm
Preview with notes: Wednesday, December 16th at 2:00pm, and Thursday, December 17th at 7:00pm
Understudy Rehearsal: Post Matinee on Tue 12/22
Performance: Fri 12/18 at 7:00pm; Sat 12/19 at 2:00pm; Sun 12/20 at 2:00pm
Tue 12/22 at 7:00pm; Wed 12/23 at 2:00pm; Sat 12/26 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm; Sun 12/27 at 2:00pm
Wed 12/30 at 2:00pm; Thur 12/31 at 2:00pm; Sat 01/02 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm; Sun 01/03 at 2:00pm
**Dates and times are subject to change.**
Character Type/Restrictions:
NOTE ON CASTING:
The show’s heart lies in its message of inclusivity and racial integration. Casting should reflect this intentionally. Roles such as the Von Tussles are traditionally white, and roles like Motormouth, Seaweed and Little Inez are black performers, as race is integral to the story.
Tracy Turnblad - Perky, upbeat, unstoppable optimist with a genuine heart. Strong comedic timing and excellent pop belt. Must dance well. Gender: Female presenting Vocal range: G3-G5 Age: Late teens to early 20s
Edna Turnblad - Tracy’s loving but self-conscious mother. Warm, wise, funny, and nurturing. Traditionally played by a man in drag - should be grounded and heartfelt. (CAST) Seeking US only.
Wilbur Turnblad - Tracy’s supportive, quirky father and joke-shop owner. Genuine, goofy, and loving. Gender: Male presenting Vocal range: A3 to A5 Age: 40s-50s
Penny Pingleton - Tracy’s dorky but sweet best friend. Awkward at first, but blossoms into a confident young woman. Strong comedic timing. Gender: Female presenting Vocal range: A3-G5 Age: Late teens to early 20s
Velma Von Tussle - Producer of the Corny Collins Show. Overbearing stage mother to Amber. Stylish, manipulative, and ruthlessly ambitious. Strong mover/dancer. Gender: Female presenting Vocal range: E3 to E5 Age: 30s-40s
Amber Von Tussle - Snobby, vain, and self-absorbed. Tracy’s rival and Velma’s daughter. Must dance well. Gender: Female presenting Vocal range: A3 to F5 Age: Late teens to early 20s
Link Larkin - Corny Collins Show heartthrob. Smooth, but with an emerging conscience. Must dance well. Gender: Male presenting Vocal range: G3 to A5 Age: Late teens to early 20s
Corny Collins - Charming, charismatic host of the Corny Collins Show. Smooth-talking and good-natured. Strong singer with a magnetic presence. Gender: Male presenting Vocal range: D3 to A4 Age: 25-35
Motormouth Maybelle - Owner of a downtown shop and mother of Seaweed and Little Inez. Warm personality and unshakable integrity. Gender: Female presenting Vocal range:E3 to E5 (strong gospel/popbelt) Age: 30s-50s
Seaweed J. Stubbs - Talented dancer and singer. Cool, confident, and sweet. Romantic interest for Penny. Gender: Male presenting Vocal range: F3 to D5 Age: Late teens to early 20s
Little Inez - Seaweed’s younger sister. Bright, and full of energy. Great mover. Gender: Female presenting Vocal range: G3 to E5 Age: pre-teen to early teens
The Dynamites - The Dynamites are a talented vocal trio who are featured in many numbers and usually in tight harmony. Gender: Female presenting Vocal ranges: Soprano, Mezzo and Alto
Female Authority Figure - Multiple roles. Prudy Pingleton: Penny’s uptight, overprotective mother / Gym Teacher: tough gym teacher / Matron: stern prison matron. Strong character actor. Tap experience is a plus. Gender: Female presenting Vocal range: D3 to Eb4 Age: 30s-50s
Male Authority Figure - Multiple roles. Harriman F. Spritzer: The abrasive sponsor of the Corny Collins Show / Mr. Pinky: The owner of Mr. Pinky's Hefty Hideaway clothing boutique / High School Principal: The authority figure who kicks Tracy out of school / Prison Guard: The guard in the women's house of detention. Gender: Male Presenting Vocal range:(B2 to E4) Age:30s-50s
Ensemble (Teens to adults, all ethnicities) - Plays multiple roles, including Council Members, Students, Reporters, Guards, Party Guests, and more. Must sing and dance well. The ensemble also doubles as dancers for the Corny Collins Show – must have strong movement and period style.
To apply for this job please visit forms.gle.