MACT

Auditions for Hairspray at Fridley Community Theatre

Directed by Heather Klug
Musical Director Kelly Kadlec
Choreographer Mary and Jacob Becker

Monday, April 14 from 6-9 pm
Wednesday, April 16 from 6-9 pm
Saturday, April 19 from 1-4pm
Tuesday, April 22 – Callbacks starting at 6 pm if needed

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0B49A5AF29A3F58-55760408-hairspray

The Rules
Do not arrive more than 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.
Headshots/resumes accepted but not required. A photo will be taken at the time of the auditions.
We do accept video submissions for those that cannot make auditions due to being away at college, etc. Please email auditions@fridleycommunitytheatre.orgif interested in sending in a video submission.
Actors of all experience levels and abilities are encouraged to audition. Diversity is encouraged. There are no speaking roles for individuals that are younger than high school age. No roles are paid.
You will be there for about an hour and a half from the beginning of your time slot.
Come prepared to move, wear comfortable clothing and bring water.

Performance dates
July 25, 26, 31 August 1 at 7 pm, August 2 at 2 pm

What to Prepare
Bring your schedule with all possible conflicts between May 19th and August 2nd.
Prepare 16 bars or one minute of music that best demonstrate your vocal range, skill and quality. You should bring clearly marked sheet music if you want accompaniment. You may use recorded accompaniment on your own device. You may also sing acapella.
Actors should be prepared to learn a short dance with the choreographers, cold read from the script for the artistic director, and sing your prepared music for the vocal director.
Any questions can be sent to auditions@fridleycommunitytheatre.org.

Audition Location
Fridley High School
6000 West Moore Lake Drive, Fridley, MN 55432
Enter Door 12 on the North side of the school. You will be directed where to go from there.

Rehearsals
The rehearsal schedule will be based upon the conflicts of the acting company. Most rehearsals will be held Monday through Thursday, 6:30-9:00 pm. They may begin as early as May 19th. There will be 3 to 5 rehearsals a week with frequency increasing as the performance approaches. Saturdays may be added, based upon the needs of the production and availability of the cast. Not all actors will be called to every rehearsal. A detailed schedule will be available at the first rehearsal.

About the show:
It’s 1962 in Baltimore, Maryland, and quirky, plus-sized, teenage Tracy Turnblad has one dream: to dance on “The Corny Collins Show”. When she gets put in detention with the African American students in the school, they teach her some of their dance moves, and her new found groove wins her a spot on Corny’s show. Overnight, Tracy transforms from a nobody into a star and uses her newfound influence to advocate for racial integration on the television show. Tracy faces scrutiny and bullying from the network producer, Velma, and her popular, but vicious, daughter, Amber. With the help of the teenage heartthrob Link, host Corny Collins, and Motormouth Maybelle (the host of “Negro Day” on Corny’s show), Tracy overcomes the odds and succeeds in her mission to integrate “The Corny Collins Show”. Tony Award-winning Hairspray continues to be one of the most widely produced musicals today, not only because of its wit and charm, but also because of the beautiful message of acceptance and progress that it portrays. The bright, energetic story of Tracy Turnblad teaches us all to look past the color of one’s skin and fight for every human being’s equal rights. – Stage Agent.

Characters: (Information provided by MTI Shows)

Tracy Turnblad
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. This role will be played by a white actress.
Gender: female
Age: 15 to 20
Vocal range G3 to G5

Corny Collins
The charismatic host of the Corny Collins’ Show. Good looking and smooth talking, he is a genuinely nice guy both on and off camera. Corny will be played by a white actor.
Gender: male
Age: 25 to 35
Vocal range D3 to A4

Edna Turnblad
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. Often played by a male in drag. This role will be played by a white performer.
Gender: male
Age: 30 to 50
Vocal range F3 to G5

Penny Pingleton
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. This role will be played by a white actress.
Gender: female
Age: 15 to 20
Vocal range A3 to G5

Velma Von Tussle
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. This role will be played by a white actress.
Gender: female
Age: 45 to 55
Vocal range G3 to E5

Amber Von Tussle
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. This role will be played by a white actress.
Gender: female
Age: 15 to 20
Vocal range A3 to F5

Link Larkin
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. This role will be played by a white actor.
Gender: male
Age: 15 to 20
Vocal range G3 to A5

Seaweed J. Stubbs
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. Seaweed will be played by a Black actor.
Gender: male
Age: 15 to 20
Vocal range F3 to D5

Little Inez
Seaweed’s little sister. Little Inez will be played by a Black actress.
Gender: female

Motormouth Maybelle
Seaweed and Little Inez’s mother, she also appears as the Guest DJ on the Corny Collin’s Negro Day show. Big, blonde, beautiful and proud of it. She is sassy and confident. This role will be played by a Black actress.
Gender: female
Age: 40 to 50
Vocal range F3 to E5

Wilbur Turnblad
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. This role will be played by a white actor.
Gender: male
Age: 55 to 65
Vocal range A3 to A5

Prudy Pingleton
Penny’s strict mother. Very conservative, controlling, and closed minded. This role will be played by a white actress.
Gender: female
Age: 40 to 50
Vocal range D4 to B4

Ensemble
Corny Collins’ Kids (Tammy, Brad, Brenda, Sketch, Shelley, Etc.); Students; Hookers; Protestors; Community Members.