Next Audition
The Flint Community Players announces auditions for the final exciting production of their 2011-2012 season of shows. . .
HAIRSPRAY
Book by Mark O'Donnell & Thomas Meehan
Music by Marc Shaiman
Lyrics by Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman
Based on the New Line Cinema film written and directed by John Waters
Auditions will be held on the following dates and times:
Sunday, February 19th from 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Monday, February 20th from 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Roles available for:
Tracy Turnblad (Caucasian female, must look 16-19, somewhat overweight)
Edna Turnblad (Caucasian male, 30-50, Tracy's mom. Note: even though played by a male actor, it is treated legitimately and not to make statement " in drag")
Wilber Turnblad (Caucasian male, 35-55, Tracy's dad.)
Link Larkin (Caucasian male, must look 16-20, spotlight boy on Corny Collins Show)
Penney Pingleton (Caucasian female, must look 16-19, Tracy's best friend)
Seaweed J Stubbs (African-American male, must look 16-20, Penny's boyfriend)
Motormouth Maybelle (African-American female, 30-55, Seaweed's mom)
Prudy Pingleton (Caucasian female, 30-50, Penny's mom)
Amber Von Tussel (Caucasian female, must look 15-19, spotlight girl on the Corny Collins Show)
Velma Van Tussel (Caucasian female 30-50, Amber's mom , runs T.V. station, Corny Collins Show)
Corny Collins (Caucasian male, 25-40, The "Ryan Seacrest" of the 60's)
Little Inez (African American, must look 12-15, Seaweed's little sister)
The Dynamites (A trio of African-American women ages 18-30 not unlike the Supremes)
Mr. Pinky (Caucasian male, 40-60, Owner of plus size dress shop)
Harriman F. Spritzer (Caucasian male, 40-65, sponsor of the hairspray product line on Collins show)
Student Actors, Singers & Dancers
(12 men & 12 women, Caucasian, African-American & all Ethnic types who comprise the heart and soul of the high school student body and the core of the Corny Collins television show!)
Adult acting ensemble (All ethnic types of men & women ages 30-50 for smaller acting roles)
*A quick note about age - The listed ages are the suggested APPEARANCE of the characters. Don't count yourself out if you've missed the cut-off. In other words, you don't have to be in high school, you just have to look the part...even if you're really 35!
*A quick note about race - The racial segregation of the 1960's is a central theme of this production and we wish to represent truthfully and respectfully the struggles of that era. We are not looking for "Blacks Only" or "Whites Only" but we are also NOT color-blind casting this show. There will be no lightening or darkening of an actors skin to fit a role, but those of mixed or other ethnicities than called for may still be considered for casting if you naturally look the part.
No preparation is required. You will be reading from the script. Most everyone will sing from a selection of musical pieces from the show. All audition material will be provided as well as time to learn the songs. A quick dance routine will be taught, please wear comfortable attire.
Please attempt to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to audition time in order to complete your audition form.
All auditions will be held at the Flint Community Players Workshop and Rehearsal Hall located at:
2462 South Ballenger Hwy - Flint, MI (At Miller Road just behind the K-Mart)
Rehearsals begin in early March (typically M-F 7-10pm) with performances as follows:
May 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20
Thursday, Friday & Saturday performances @ 8:00 PM, Sundays @ 2:30 PM
