[Capdist-auditions] Auditions for Hairspray, at Schenectady Light Opera Company, February 20 and 21

[Michael McDermott]

Welcome to the 60’s!!
Auditions for Hairspray, at Schenectady Light Opera Company!
Audition Dates:  February 20th and 21st at 7:00pm  Callback (if necessary): February 22nd at 7:00pm
Performance Dates:  May 11th- 13th and
May 17th-20th
Show times: Thurs, Friday and Saturday performances at 8PM, Sunday performances at 2PM
 
Director – Michael Gatzendorfer
Musical Director – Ming Aldrich-Gan
Choreographer – GregoryTheodore Marsh
Producers –Jane Figueroa and Joanne Dame Peal 
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. 
 
HAIRSPRAYdelighted 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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