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Carrollwood Players Theatre announces open auditions and offstage production opportunities for:HAIRSPRAY
Book by Thomas Meehan & Mark O’Donnell
Music by Marc Shaiman
Lyrics by Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman
A CWP Mainstage Musical Production
Directed and Choreographed by Christan McLaurine
You can't stop the beat in this big and bold musical about one girl's inspiring dream to dance.
The 1950s are out, and change is in the air! Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical, piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs.
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!
Presented with the support of the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners.
Hairspray is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI.) All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
AUDITION DATES:
Sunday, November 10th, 2024 at 7 p.m.
AND
Monday, November 11th, 2024 at 7 p.m.
Callbacks: November 12th, 2024 at 7 p.m.
Auditions will be at Carrollwood Players Theatre, 4333 Gunn Highway, Tampa, FL, 33618
PRODUCTION DATES:
February 28th - March 22nd, 2025
Performances are on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. Sundays at 2 p.m. Call time for all performers and crew on performance dates is 1 hour prior to showtime.
Tech Week:
February 23rd - 27th, 2025
Performers and some production volunteers/crew MUST be available for all tech week rehearsals and all performances. There are no exceptions!
You MUST complete the online sign-up form in advance to attend this audition or be considered for production volunteer opportunities.
Complete the form at:
https://forms.gle/t6S52LcgkeWeF52N8
PLEASE LIST ALL POTENTIAL DATE SCHEDULE CONFLICTS ON THE ONLINE FORM.
IMPORTANT: If you have SIGNIFICANT conflicts between auditions and tech week, please carefully consider whether or not you are in a position to participate in this production. We are looking for performers who are AVAILABLE and COMMITTED to this production.
Please take care to complete the conflict section of this form accurately and completely. Casting and staffing decisions and rehearsal schedules are based in part on information you provide about potential conflict dates.
Rehearsals:
The exact rehearsal schedule is to be determined, but rehearsals are usually 2-4 days per week, mostly weekday nights, but there may be rehearsals on Saturdays in the daytime and/or Sundays in the evening. Weekday evening rehearsals generally begin at 7 p.m. and can last as late as 10 p.m. (possibly later during tech week) Sunday evening rehearsals generally begin at 6 p.m. and can last as late as 10 p.m. Not all cast members will be called to every rehearsal. There will be a total of approximately 30 rehearsals for this production, plus tech week.
The rehearsal schedule intensifies as opening night draws closer. Tech week rehearsals often run later into the evening.
No experience is necessary. All roles are open. All are encouraged to audition. This is a non-paid opportunity.
Headshots and resumes are encouraged but not required.
You may send in advance to [email protected]
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Production Team Opportunities: Let us know what you are interested in helping with!
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Available Roles: Must be 15+ years of age to participate. Performers under the age of 18 must have parental consent. Note: The role of Little Inez may be under the age of 15.
Leads/Supporting:
Tracy Turnblad
Race: White
Gender: female
Age: 15 to 20
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: G3
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.
Corny Collins
Race: White
Gender: male
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range top: A4
Vocal range bottom: D3
The charismatic host of the Corny Collins' Show. He is good looking and smooth talking, he is a genuinely nice guy both on and off camera.
Edna Turnblad
Race: White
Gender: male
Age: 30 to 50
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: F3
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. This role will be played by a male in drag.
Penny Pingleton
Race: White
Gender: female
Age: 15 to 20
Vocal range top: G5
Vocal range bottom: A3
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.
Velma Von Tussle
Race: White
Gender: female
Age: 45 to 55
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: G3
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.
Amber Von Tussle
Race: White
Gender: female
Age: 15 to 20
Vocal range top: F5
Vocal range bottom: A3
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.
Link Larkin
Race: White
Gender: male
Age: 15 to 20
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: G3
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.
Seaweed J. Stubbs
Race: Black
Gender: male
Age: 15 to 20
Vocal range top: D5
Vocal range bottom: F3
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.
Little Inez
Race: Black
Gender: female
Seaweed's little sister.
Motormouth Maybelle
Race: Black
Gender: female
Age: 40 to 50
Vocal range top: E5
Vocal range bottom: F3
Seaweed and Little Inez's mother, she also appears as the Guest DJ on the Corny Collins Negro Day show. Big, blonde, beautiful and proud of it. She is sassy and confident.
Wilbur Turnblad
Race: White
Gender: male
Age: 55 to 65
Vocal range top: A5
Vocal range bottom: A3
Tracy's simple-minded 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.
Prudy Pingleton
Race: White
Gender: female
Age: 40 to 50
Vocal range top: B4
Vocal range bottom: D4
Penny's strict mother. Very conservative, controlling, and closed minded.
Ensemble
Corny Collins Kids (Tammy, Brad, Brenda, Sketch, Shelley, Etc.); Students; Hookers; Protestors.
What to Prepare:
Auditions will consist of vocal, dance, and acting components. (Due to time constraints, the acting component may be reserved for call backs.) HAIRSPRAY is a very heavy, ensemble singing and dancing show. We welcome all to audition no matter your experience, just come prepared to MOVE and SANG!
Vocals:
Please prepare close to, but no longer than, a 60 second cut of a musical theatre song in the style of the show that showcases your range and acting skills. Please bring an mp3 track or youtube karaoke track cued up on your phone/smart device. No A CAPPELLA or sheet music auditions. An accompanist will NOT be provided.
Dancing:
The dance session will include learning a brief dance combo. If you have any dance training or can safely perform any acro tricks, please note on the form. Time will be reserved at the end of the dance call for these specialized dancers. Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes.
Acting:
The acting portion of the audition will include cold readings from the script. We will be looking for truthfulness, peppiness, and high interpretation. The acting component may be reserved for callbacks only.
VIDEO AUDITIONS - PLEASE NOTE: We prefer to see all auditions in person. Requests for video submissions will only be considered if we are unable to source sufficient talent from those auditioning in person. If you wish to audition by video only, there is no need to complete this form. Please email us at [email protected] and we'll put you on our backup list.
ALTERNATE AUDITION DATES: We regret we are unable to schedule any auditions outside of the planned dates.
What to expect on your audition date:
We expect a LARGE turnout for auditions, and space is LIMITED. We regret we cannot admit any guests, companions, or observers with the exception of ONE parent or legal guardian accompanying auditioners under the age of 18.
Auditions begin at 7 p.m. and doors will open at 6:30 p.m. IMPORTANT information is covered at the beginning of each session, therefore it is imperative that you are prepared to begin on time. No auditioners will be admitted after 7:05 p.m.
You MAY apply to audition AND apply for offstage opportunities (in the event you are not cast), though some offstage positions may be filled prior to the audition dates. If you apply to audition AND to volunteer offstage, we will assume your first preference is to perform.
Questions may be directed to [email protected]
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
4333 Gunn Hwy, Tampa, FL, United States, Florida 33618, 4333 Gunn Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618-8729, United States,Egypt Lake-Leto, Florida
