Civic Theatre Auditions for Hairspray May 15

"You Can't Stop The Beat" or keep Tracy Turnblad down! Our loveable plus-size heroine wins a coveted spot on the Baltimore TV airwaves singing and dancing on "The Corny Collins Show." She's an overnight teen celebrity but still battles to integrate the show and find true love. A Tony Award winner for "Best Musical" - Hairspray takes you back to the changing world of the 1960's with "The Nicest Kids In Town," "I Can Hear The Bells, and "(It's) Hairspray."

AUDITION SIGN UP: We ask that you sign up for auditions by contacting Eunice Wadewitz, Music Director, at 260-422-8641, ext. 226 or ewadewitz@fwcivic.org.

AUDITIONS: SUNDAY, May 15th, 2011; 6:00-10:00pm
Auditions will be held at the Arts United Center (formerly the Performing Arts Center) at 303 East Main Street. Enter from the rear of the building, using the glass doors to the Green Room. Please arrive early to check in and fill out an audition form.

CALL BACKS: Monday, May 16th; 7:00-10:00pm
Rehearsals: June 6-July 22, 2011; Mondays-Fridays, 7:00-10:00pm; If needed, Sundays, 2-6:00pm
Performances: Sat., July 23-Aug. 7, 2011; Thurs @ 7:30pm, Fri & Sat @ 8:00pm, Sat & Sun @ 2:00pm
NOTE: If the show sells well we will do performances on Aug. 12, 13 and 14th. HOLD ALL DATES!

Audition Requirements: It is important we have a list of ALL CONFLICTS at the time of the audition.

We are seeKing Strong singers/actors/dancers. Prepare and memorize 16 measures of an up-tempo song which best shows off your voice, range, and personality. Standard Broadway show tunes are best. Be sure to bring sheet music (not just lyrics but actual piano music) in the correct key - do not expect the pianist to transpose your music on sight. Have all cuts or repetitions clearly marked. Place your music in a binder or tape the sheets together for the benefit of the accompanist. Pianist is provided. Plan to wear appropriate clothing (dance attire or sweat pants & sneakers or jazz shoes) for the dance portion of the audition, which will be taught on site. NEEDED: Cast of 20+, Children, Teenage to Older Roles including Ethnic Roles

CHARACTERS: Several African-American roles available. We encourage actors of all ethnicities to audition.
Tracy Turnblad (female, mezzo, age 14-19 or young 20's) A "pleasantly plump" teenager, who dreams of fame and fights to racially integrate The Corny Collins Show.
Edna Turnblad (Male, tenor, age 35-50) Tracy's kind, plus-sized mother - a drag role. Edna runs a laundry business out of her home.
Wilbur Turnblad (male, baritone, age 40-55) 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.
Link Larkin (male, baritone, age 18-22) A teenage heartthrob and one of The Corny Collins Show Council Members, who falls in love with Tracy.
Penny Pingleton (female, belt, age 14-19) Tracy's slightly dorky, devoted and perky best friend.
Seaweed J. Stubbs (male, tenor, age 15-21) A hip "Negro Day" dancer and the son of Motormouth Maybelle who falls in love with Penny.
Amber Von Tussle (female, belt, age 15-19) Bratty, selfish resident princess of The Corny Collins Show, despite her lack of talent. She is willing to do anything to win the Miss Teenage HairspRay Pageant.
Velma Von Tussle (female, belt, age 35-50) Amber's scheming mother and producer of The Corny Collins Show, who pushes her daughter to seek the stardom that she never had.
Motormouth Maybelle (female, alto, age 38-52) The owner of a downtown record shop and the host of "Negro Day" on The Corny Collins Show, self-described as "big, blonde and beautiful".
Little Inez (female, belt, age 14-19) Seaweed's younger sister, who tries to audition for The Corny Collins Show but is turned away because she is black.
Corny Collins (male, tenor, age 32-45) The eccentric and cocky host of The Corny Collins Show.
Female Authority Figure: The Matron guarding The Big Dollhouse; the Gym Teacher; and Prudy Pingleton, Penny's overprotective and often close-minded mother.
Male Authority Figure: Mr. Pinky, owner of Mr. Pinky's Hefty Hideaway who gives Tracy and Edna a makeover; Principal of Patterson Park High School; and Mr. Harriman F. Spritzer, the President of Ultra Clutch
The Dynamites: 3 Women, age 18-30
Dancers: IQ, Shelly, Brenda, Sketch, Fender, Tammy, Lou Ann, Brad
Ensemble
CALL 422-8641 EXT. 226 TO SIGN UP TO AUDITION!

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