White Plains Performing Arts Center: Mainstage Auditions
Hairspray
PERSONNEL
Book
Thomas Meehan,
Mark O'Donnell
Music by
Marc Shaiman
Lyrics By
Marc Shaiman,
Scott Wittman
Director: Frank Portanova
Music Director: Stephen Ferri
Choreography by: Lexie Frare
The White Plains Performing Arts Center is seeking both AEA & non-union performers for Hairspray. We are seeking a MULTI-ETHNIC cast with fantastic singing, acting and dancing abilities to play principal and supporting roles (breakdown below.)
Please note there is NO housing for this production. Theater is located 35 minutes from NYC.
SYNOPSIS
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!
IMPORTANT DATES
1st Rehearsal: November 25 (rehearses in NYC, within 10am-6pm range)
Tech: Dec 7-12 in White Plains
Shows: Dec 13-15, 18-22, 26-30, Jan 3-5 (3-5 performances/week)
**Please note there are NO performances or rehearsals on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve/Day or New Years Eve/Day
Please bring any and all conflicts to the auditions and note that the rehearsals times may vary. You must be available for all shows and tech week to audition.
Venue: White Plains Performing Arts Center? 11 City Place, 3rd Floor (City Center)?White Plains NY 10601?(35 min from NYC via train/car) wppac.com
CONTRACT
LORT-LOA
**Total of 3-5 performances/week
$530/week min for AEA actors + Pension/6 health weeks
Non-union: Fee Minimum $2,200+ (based on role)
Theatre anticipates having 4 total AEA contracts available for this production. Travel via MNR provided.
Casting Breakdown:
Tracy Turnblad (Female, to play 18)
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. This role should be played by a white actress. Vocal range bottom: G3-G5,
Corny Collins (Male, 25-35)
The charismatic host of the Corny Collins' Show. Good looking and smooth talking, he is a genuinely nice guy both on and off camera. Corny should be played by a white actor. Vocal range top: D3-A4,
Edna Turnblad (Male, 35-50)
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. Often played by a male in drag. This role should be played by a white performer. Vocal range F3- G5
Penny Pingleton (Female, to play 18)
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. This role should be played by a white actress. Vocal range A3-G5
Velma Von Tussle (Female 40-55)
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. This role should be played by a white actress. Vocal range G3- E5
Amber Von Tussle (Female, to play 18)
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. This role should be played by a white actress.
Vocal range: A3- F5
Link Larkin (Male, to play 18)
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. This role should be played by a white actor. Vocal range G3- A5
Seaweed J. Stubbs (Male, to play 18)
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. Seaweed should be played by a Black actor. Vocal range : F3- D5
Little Inez (Female, Age: 13-16)
Seaweed's little sister. Little Inez should be played by a Black actress.
*Unpaid role
Motormouth Maybelle (Female 40-50)
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. This role should be played by a Black actress. Vocal range top: F3- E5
Wilbur Turnblad (Male, 45-50)
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. This role should be played by a white actor. Vocal range A3-A5
Prudy Pingleton (Female, 40-50)
Penny's strict mother. Very conservative, controlling, and closed minded. This role should be played by a white actress. Vocal range top: D4- B4
Ensemble (Ages 20-30) (NON UNION ONLY)
To play “teens” that are Excellent singers & dancers to play various roles in the show.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:
VIDEOS ARE DUE: October 20.
-Please sing a cut of a song from the show (preferred) or in the style of the show. We have provided a few song options you can use in the material link below if you want.
-No in person audition/callback invites will go out until all videos are viewed as pre-screens. In person dates will between October 21-25
MATERIAL LINK:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1I7uiNX1Yhmgtdp95rNEczEjZy66cY65C?usp=share_link
Questions email:
auditions@wppac.com
Submit all materials via this link:
https://airtable.com/apppzw5ewMbZLR5xj/pag8lNK6zL02HbFj7/form
1. Videos must be uploaded to (youtube, vimeo etc) and sent as a link. Please No password protected videos or downloads etc.
2. Include Headshot and Resume (In one file)
3. In your recording, slate your name, union status,
4. Make sure we see as much of you as possible.
5. Accompaniment should be played on a separate device and be sure there is no editing, effects etc to your vocal recording.
Videos
