HAIRSPRAY the Broadway Musical

Stray Cats Theatre Company presents HAIRSPRAY ALL AUDITION INFO BELOW, PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Ethnicity, African/Black and Caucasian Director: Karen Francis Musical Director: Joshua Webb Head Choreographer: Melissa Smith Choreographer: Jason Arrow Set Design: Karen Francis and Jason Arrow Head Costume Designer: Diana Oliver Assistant Costume Design: Rhiannon Francis Lighting Designer: Jason Arrow Graphic Designer: Chris Barnett Properties and Set Dresser: Kristie Evans Administration: Ali Hill ***PLEASE READ ALL DETAILS BELOW*** Audition Day: Sunday 10th June 9am PLEASE NOTE, This will be a small cast of aproximately 30 All TRACY TURNBLAD auditionees, please be at centre for 8.45, you will be auditioned for dance first. All others please arrive 9am Call Backs: Sunday 17th June at 9am ** ESSENTIAL** Strong Acting, Singing and Dance Ability COMMITMENT to rehearsals and character workshops Willingness to research and prepare for audition and appointed character. Rehearsals commence 18th June **Monday** 7pm to 10pm Acting **Sunday** 3pm to 6pm Dance 6pm to 7pm Break 7pm to 10pm Vocals Please be dressed to be able to dance so songs can be practised with movement. Sitzprobe Sunday 4th November Tech and Show Week TECHS Sunday 11th November 2 x Full Runs commencing at 3pm with Costumes and Makeup Monday 12th November, Reheasals at School Tuesday 13th November, MPAC Wednesday 14th November, MPAC, Costumes and Makeup Thursday 15th November, Day Off SHOWS 16th November Friday Eve 17th November, Sat Matinee 17th November, Sat Eve 18th November, Sun Matinee 18th November, Sun Eve *** SYNOPSIS *** Tracy Turnblad, a large girl with big hair and a kind heart, has only one passion--to dance. She wins a spot on the local TV dance program, "The Corny Collins Show" and is quickly transformed into a teen celebrity. She then 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. *** AUDITION INFORMATION *** ENQUIRIES: Karen Francis H: 95359396 M: 0407089793 AUDITION PACKS will be available via email Please email Ali Hill pixiemyst@hotmail.com with the following information.. Your Full Name, Age, Contact Number, Email Address and the Characters you wish to audition for. You will be supplied with the sheet music for the song excerpts which will be used to audition the characters you have chosen to audition for. ACTORS: LEADS Acting Audition will be by cold reading from script on the day. Hints: Study the characteristics of the character that you are auditioning for, (watch the movie). Listen to the way they deliver their lines. Please feel free to give an impression of the costume/hair/makeup, however do not go overboard. **On the day** Be on time Relax and do your best DANCERS: ENSEMBLE and LEADS There will be a dance audition on the day for dancing roles and ensemble Please wear practical and comfortable dance wear and bring plenty of water. Please wear either socks or dance footwear-NO bare feet, thongs or sandals. Dancers will need to arrive 15min earlier than start time to stretch and warm up. Auditions will include technique, choreography and performance. Auditionees are expected to complete all sections. so please wear comfortable clothing and bring a bottle of water. SINGING: LEADS It is highly recommended that you listen to the Original Broadway Cast recordings of the Hairspray songs rather than the Movie recordings as they are quite different. ENSEMBLE ONLY, please prepare a chorus of a song that can display your vocal ability, any song that suits you, it will be performed acapella. Joshua Webb MD will be accompanying the auditions. If you desire to organise a rehearsal with him before the audition, please contact him on 0406 040 212 or let him know in the email requesting an audition pack. If you wish to discuss your audition further please contact Karen Francis: straycatstheatrecompany@yahoo.com.au or H: 95359396 M: 0407089793 *** CHARACTER PROFILES *** AGES are a guidline, if you feel capable of portraying a certain age/character, please audition. Lowest Age 16 turning 17 during rehearsal period, unless specified. Singing, Acting and Dance are all important, so please make sure that you work hard at your audition before you arrive, if you do not know the song piece then you will not be allowed to audition. TRACY TURNBLAD Gender: female Voice: mezzo Dance: strong Age Range: 17 plus (16 turning 17 is permitted to audition) Role Type: lead Ethnicity: Caucasian EDNA TURNBLAD - Tracy's Mother Gender: male (Drag) Voice: tenor Dance: average Age Range: Adult Role Type: supporting Ethnicity: Caucasian PENNY - Tracy's Best Friend Gender: female Voice: belt Dance: average Age Range: 17 plus (16 turning 17 is permitted to audition) Role Type: supporting Ethnicity: caucasian LINK LARKIN - Corny Collins Show Star - Tracy's Love Interest Gender: male Voice: baritone Dance: strong Age Range: 17 to 30 APROX Role Type: supporting Ethnicity: caucasian CORNY COLLINS - Corny Collins Show Host Gender: male Voice: tenor Dance: average Age Range: 20 to 35 Role Type: supporting Ethnicity: caucasian SEAWEED - Negro Day Star - Penny's Love Interst Gender: male Voice: tenor Dance: strong Age Range: 17 to 30 APROX Role Type: supporting Ethnicity: african american VELMA VON TUSSLE - Station Manager - Amber's Mother Gender: female Voice: belt Dance: average Age Range: ADULT Role Type: supporting Ethnicity: caucasian AMBER VON TUSSLE - Corny Collins Show Star - Tracy's Rival Gender: female Voice: belt Dance: strong Age Range: 17 plus Role Type: supporting Ethnicity: caucasian MOTORMOUTH MAYBELLE - Negro Day Host Gender: female Voice: alto Dance: minimal Age Range: ADULT Role Type: supporting Ethnicity: african american LI'L INEZ Li'l - The Young Talent Gender: female Voice: belt Dance: strong Age Range: 14 – 20 (must be able to look young) Role Type: supporting Ethnicity: african american WILBUR - Tracy's Father - Edna's Husband Gender: male Voice: baritone Dance: minimal Age Range: ADULT Role Type: cameo Ethnicity: caucasian MALE AUTHORITY FIGURE (HARRIMAN F. SPRITZER / PRINCIPAL / MR. PINKY / GUARD) Gender: male Voice: N/A Dance: minimal Age Range: ADULT Role Type: cameo Ethnicity: Preferably caucasian FEMALE AUTHORITY FIGURE (PRUDY PINGLETON / GYM TEACHER / MATRON) Gender: female Voice: N/A Dance: minimal Age Range: ADULT Role Type: cameo Ethnicity: Preferably caucasian THE DYNAMITES (3) Gender: female Voice: Strong harmony group, various range Dance: average-strong Age Range: 17 plus Role Type: cameo Ethnicity: african american NEGRO DAY PERFORMERS Varied Ages: 16 to Adult There is also a community of African Americans that will be auditioned which will also become a part of the general ensemble Strong dancers- Performers NICEST KIDS IN TOWN There are ten caucasian teenagers (16 to 30) in total including AMBER VON TUSSLE and LINK LARKIN. The remaining 8 will be auditioned and will become a part of the general ensemble Strong dancers- Performers