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Audition Notice for
Hairspray:
Set in 1962 Baltimore, MD… Plump teenager, Tracy Turnblad’s
dream is to dance on The Corny Collins Show, a local TV
dance program. When Tracy wins a role on the show, she becomes
a celebrity overnight that successfully sets out to vanquish
the program's reigning princess, win the heart of the super
handsome Link Larkin, and racially integrate the television
show. Hairspray is a social commentary on the injustices
of parts of American society in the 1960’s.
Auditions:
Monday, January 2 & 3, 2012 7:00-9:00 pm.
Callbacks (if needed): Thursday, January 5, 7:00-9:00 pm.
Location: McDonough Presbyterian Church in the Chapel
427 McGarity Road, McDonough GA 30253
Those auditioning will be required to perform a one Minute
monologue (memorized) and may be asked to cold read from
the script. A one Minute song (chorus or verse) will also
be required (CD player and/or piano accompanist available),
and auditionees will be asked to perform scales to assess
their vocal range. There will also be a dance audition with
our choreographer, so clothes and shoes that allow movement
are highly recommended.
Must be 13 or older to audition. Must have reliable transportation.
If under the legal driving age a parent/guardian must be
present at time of audition.
| Character |
Age |
Description |
| Tracy Turnblad |
15-25 |
A "pleasantly plump"
teenager, who dreams of fame and fights to racially
integrate The Corny Collins Show. |
| Edna Turnblad |
35-50 |
Tracy's kind, plus-sized
mother – a drag role. Edna runs a laundry business
out of her home. |
| Amber Von
Tussle |
15-25 |
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 |
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. |
| Penny Pingleton |
15-25 |
Tracy's slightly dorky,
devoted and perky best friend. |
| Link Larkin |
18-25 |
A teenage heartthrob and
one of The Corny Collins Show Council Members, who falls
in love with Tracy. |
| Motormouth
Maybelle |
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". |
| Seaweed J.
Stubbs |
15-25 |
A hip "Negro Day"
dancer and the son of Motormouth Maybelle who falls
in love with Penny. |
| Wilbur Turnblad |
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. |
| Corny Collins
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32-45 |
The eccentric and cocky
host of The Corny Collins Show. |
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Henry
Players TheHenryPlayers@gmail.com
Mailing address: P.O. Box 3083,,McDonough, GA 30253
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