12-19-11 – Atlanta, GA>Birmingham, AL – Hairspray: Set in 1962 Baltimore, MD… Plump teenager, Tracy Turnblad’s dream is to dance on The Corny Collins Show, a local TV dance program. When Tracy wins a role on the show, she becomes a celebrity overnight that 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. Hairspray is a social commentary on the injustices of parts of American society in the 1960’s.
Those auditioning will be required to perform a one Minute monologue (memorized) and may be asked to cold read from the script. A one Minute song (chorus or verse) will also be required (CD player and/or piano accompanist available), and auditionees will be asked to perform scales to assess their vocal range. There will also be a dance audition with our choreographer, so clothes and shoes that allow movement are highly recommended. — Submit Yourself To This Role Now: Live Event