Performances
- 2027 Oct 31 Sunday 2:33 AM
What To Know About This Production
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
- Assistant Director
- Producer
- Music Director
- Choreographer
- Stage Manager
- Costumer
- Director
- Casting Director Austin Johnson
Auditions For Hairspray (You Can’t Stop the Beat Cast)
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Cast List For Hairspray (You Can’t Stop the Beat Cast)
Available Roles
- 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 should be played by a white actress.
- 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 should be played by a white actor.
- 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 should be played by a white performer.
- 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 should be played by a white actress.
- 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 should be played by a white actress.
- 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 should be played by a white actress.
- 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 should be played by a white actor.
- 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 should be played by a Black actor.
- Little Inez Seaweed's little sister. Little Inez should be played by a Black actress.
- 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 should be played by a Black actress.
- Wilbur Turnblad Tracy's simpleminded 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 should be played by a white actor.
- Prudy Pingleton Penny's strict mother. Very conservative, controlling, and closed minded. This role should be played by a white actress.
- Mr Pinky Eccentric owner of Mr. Pinky's Hefty Hideaway who gives Tracy and Edna a makeover.
- Gym Teacher Featured speaking role
- Harriman F Spritzer Featured speaking role
- Matron Featured speaking role
- Gilbert Featured speaking role
- Stooie Featured speaking role
- Cindy Watkins Featured speaking role
- Lorraine Featured speaking role
- Duane Featured speaking role
- Thad Featured speaking role
- Tammy Council Member - Corny Collins’ Kids (TV show dancers) aka ‘the popular kids’.
- Brad Council Member - Corny Collins’ Kids (TV show dancers) aka ‘the popular kids’.
- Fender Council Member - Corny Collins’ Kids (TV show dancers) aka ‘the popular kids’.
- Brenda Council Member - Corny Collins’ Kids (TV show dancers) aka ‘the popular kids’.
- Sketch Council Member - Corny Collins’ Kids (TV show dancers) aka ‘the popular kids’.
- Shelley Council Member - Corny Collins’ Kids (TV show dancers) aka ‘the popular kids’.
- IQ Council Member - Corny Collins’ Kids (TV show dancers) aka ‘the popular kids’.
- Lou Ann Council Member - Corny Collins’ Kids (TV show dancers) aka ‘the popular kids’.
- Judine Member of The Dynamites - Negro Day talented and vibrant singers on the Corny Collin’s show
- Kamilah Member of The Dynamites - Negro Day talented and vibrant singers on the Corny Collin’s show
- Shayna Member of The Dynamites - Negro Day talented and vibrant singers on the Corny Collin’s show
- Ensemble Students, Hookers, Beatnik Chick, Guard, Principal
Cast
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