[Capdist-auditions] SLOC Hairspray Announcement

[Michael Gatzendorfer]

SCHENECTADY LIGHT OPERA COMPANY


HAIRSPRAY 
“Welcome to the 60’s”
 
Auditions: February 20th and 21st at 7:00pm
Callback (if necessary): February 22nd at 7:00pm
 
Audition/Callback Location: NEW THEATRE - 427 Franklin St. Schenectady, NY
 
Director- Michael Gatzendorfer; Producers- Jane Figueroa and Joanne Dame
Peal; 
Music Director- Ming Aldrich-Gan; Choreographer- Gregory Theodore Marsh
 
Performance Dates: May 11th- 13th and May 17th-20th
 
Those auditioning should prepare to sing 16 bars of music and bring the
sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. No monologue necessary.
Selected actors will read directly from the script. In addition, there will
be a dancing segment and we ask that you show up in appropriate clothes to
dance in (no boots, not sandals, no jeans, etc.). Due to the nature of the
show about 95% of the cast should expect to dance at some point.
 
HAIRSPRAY delighted audiences by sweeping them away to 1960's Baltimore,
where the 50's are out -- and change is in the air!  Loveable plus-size
heroine, Tracy Turnblad, has a passion for dancing, and wins a spot on the
local TV dance program, "The Corny Collins Show." Overnight she finds
herself transformed from outsider to teen celebrity. Can a larger-than-life
adolescent manage to vanquish the program's reigning princess, integrate the
television show, and find true love (singing and dancing all the while, of
course!) without mussing her hair?
 
Character Descriptions:
Tracy Turnblad ‐ A pleasantly plump teenager with a big heart who has dreams
of being a dancing star … as soon as she's out of detention for her big
hair. Tracy isn’t afraid to be herself and stand up for what she believes
in. She must be friendly, relentless, and goodhearted with a vibrant,
lovable personality and love to sing and dance. Tracy is on stage for a LOT
of the show so she must have stamina and talent – she performs in 10+
numbers including “Good Morning Baltimore,” “I Can Hear The Bells,” and many
more! It is truly a BIG role! Mezzo‐Belt Stage Age: 16‐19
 
Edna Turnblad ‐ Tracy’s kind, plus‐sized mother; runs a laundry business out
of her home but hasn't been out in a while. Played by Harvey Fierstein on
Broadway, and John Travolta in the movie, this drag role requires a strong
comic male performer who is ready for his inner woman to take the spotlight
Edna is not a man pretending to be a
woman, she is all woman! Just, you know, with a distinctive voice. Performs
in 5+ numbers including “You're Timeless To Me.” Tenor. Stage Age: 40+
 
Wilbur Turnblad ‐ 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. Performs in 2+ numbers including “You're Timeless To Me.”
Baritone. Stage Age: 40+
 
Corny Collins ‐ the exciting, confident dancing and singing host of his own
TV dance show. Corny is in favor of Tracy and racial integration. Performs
in 4+ numbers including “Nicest Kids In Town” and “Hairspray.” Tenor. Stage
Age: 25+
 
Penny Pingleton ‐ Tracy's slightly dorky, but lovable best friend who is
often by her side (when not grounded for life by her mother, Prudy). Falls
head over heels for Seaweed. Performs in 4+ numbers including “Mama, I'm A
Big Girl Now” and “Without Love.” Belt. Stage Age: 16‐19
 
Amber von Tussle ‐ bratty, selfish resident princess of The Corny Collins
Show. Her mother's daughter through and through, she is willing to do
anything to win the Miss Teenage Hairspray pageant. Council Member. Performs
in 7+ numbers including “Cooties.” Belt. Stage Age: 16‐19
 
Velma von Tussle – Amber's slim and attractive but overbearing mother who
pushes her daughter to seek stardom. Velma is the scheming producer of The
Corny Collins Show who tries to steer it in the “white” direction. Her
sensitivities are offended at the very sight of Tracy. A great villainess
role. Performs in 4+ numbers including
“Miss Baltimore Crabs”. Belt. Stage Age: 40+
 
Link Larkin ‐ Teenage heartthrob, aspiring young Elvis, and male lead dancer
on The Corny Collins Show. Falls in love with Tracy (Amber is soooo
jealous!). Council Member. Performs in 7+ numbers including “It Takes Two.”
Crooning Baritone. Stage Age: 16‐21
 
Seaweed J. Stubbs ‐ Motormouth Maybelle’s son and a talented dancer on The
Corny Collins Show, but only allowed on “Negro Day.” Ends up in detention
with Tracy. Falls in love with Penny. Performs in 4+ numbers including “Run
And Tell That.” Tenor. Stage Age: 16‐19
 
Motormouth Maybelle ‐ the sassy Corny Collins “Negro Day” DJ. Owner of a
record store and mother to Seaweed and Little Inez. Plus‐sized, she helps
Edna find pride in herself. Performs in 3+ numbers including “Big, Blonde &
Beautiful” and “I Know Where I've Been.” Soulful Alto. Stage age 40+
 
Little Inez – Seaweed's little sister and just as talented a dancer. Tries
to audition for The Corny Collins Show but is turned away because she is
black by Velma. Performs in 3+ numbers including “Run And Tell That.” Belt.
Stage Age: 13‐15
 
The Dynamites ‐ Judine, Kamilah, and Shayna – Talented black vocal trio a la
The Supremes. Featured in many numbers together and usually in tight
harmony. May double for other ensemble roles like 'Cindy Watkins,' etc.
Stage Age: 25+
 
Council Members ‐ Tammy, Brad, Fender, Brenda, Sketch, Shelley, IQ, Lou Ann
– Dancers and singers on The Corny Collins Show. Perform in 5+ numbers
including “Nicest Kids In Town” and “You Can’t Stop The Beat.” Stage Age:
16‐19
 
Other Students ‐ Gilbert, Duane, Lorraine, Stooie, Thad – Kids we find in
detention, and most in Motormouth Maybelle's record shop. Perform in 4+
numbers including “Welcome to the 60’s” and “You Can’t Stop The Beat.” Stage
Age: 16‐19
 
Female Authority Figure – The roles of Prudy Pingleton (Penny's uptight
mother), the sadistic gym teacher, and the prison matron are often played by
one cameo performer. Stage Age: 40+
 
Male Authority Figure – The roles of Harriman F. Spritzer (President of
Ultra Clutch cosmetics, Corny Collins show sponsor), the high‐blood pressure
principal, and Mr. Pinky (owner of a plus‐sized dress shop) are often played
by one cameo performer. Stage Age: 40+
 
For additional information, please contact the director Michael Gatzendorfer
at gatzendorfer at gmail.com
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                   


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