KILBREDA COLLEGE

and

ST BEDE’S COLLEGE

2015 Production

George Jenkins Theatre Frankston

Production DatesWednesday August 26th - Matinee/Dress Rehearsal 12.00 PM

Thursday August 27th - Opening Night 7.30PM

Friday August 28th - Performance 7.30PM

Saturday August 29th - Matinee 2.00PM

Saturday August 29th - Closing Night 7.30PM

All cast must be available for the Production week in the Theatre from Monday the 24th August

It's 1962 and teenagers Tracy Turnblad and her friend Penny Pingleton are watching the Corny Collins show. When the chance to dance on the show arrives, Tracy quickly takes the opportunity. Not only do her dancing skills attract Corny Collins, but also the attention of teenage heart throb, Link Larkin.Overnight Tracy finds herself transformed from outsider to teen celebrity. Can a larger-than-life adolescent manage to vanquish the program's reigning princess, Amber Von Tussle, integrate the television show, and find true love (singing and dancing all the while, of course!) without mussing her hair?

Synopsis

Tracy Turnblad – A teenager with a big heart who has dreams of being a dancing star on the ‘Corny Collins Show’. She is friendly, vibrant and lovable. Sets out to win the heart of Link Larkin and racially integrate the TV show. Tracy is on stage most of the time and needs to have both talent and stamina. Mezzo (G below middle C- E above C)Edna Turnblad- Tracey’s kind plus sized mother who runs a laundry business but hasn’t been out of the house for a while. Edna could be played by a male (John Travolta in the movie) or female. Tenor(F below mid C-E above C)

Character Descriptions

Wilbur Turnblad- Tracy’s father who owns the ‘Har-De-Har’ joke shop and is madly in love with his wife Edna. He encourages Tracy to follow her dreams. Baritone (G below middle C-E above mid C)Corny Collins- Exciting, confident dancing and singing host of his own TV show. Tenor (D below middle C- A above C)Penny Pingleton- Tracy’s dorky but loveable best friend. She falls head over heels for Seaweed. Soprano (Middle C-G above C)Link Larkin- Teenage heart throb, aspiring performer and lead dancer on the ‘Corny Collins Show’. Falls in love with Tracy. Baritone (E below middle C- G above middle C)

Character Descriptions

Amber Von Tussle- Bratty, selfish star of the ‘Corny Collins Show’. She is willing to do anything to win the Miss Teenage Hairspray pageant. Soprano (middle C- F above C)

Velma Von Tussle- Amber’s overbearing and prejudiced mother who pushes her daughter to achieve the stardom she never had. Velma is the scheming producer of the Corny Collins Show. A great villainess role. Mezzo (G below middle C-E above C)

Seaweed J. Stubbs- Motormouth Maybelle’s son and talented dancer on ‘The Corny Collins Show’ but only on Negro Day. Ends up in detention with Tracy. Falls in love with Penny Pingleton. Tenor (G below mid C- B above mid C)

Character Descriptions

Motormouth Maybelle- The sassy Corny Collins ‘Negro Day’ DJ who also owns a record store. Mother of Seaweed and Little Inez, she helps Edna find pride in herself. Alto (A below middle C- E above C)Little Inez- Seaweed’s little sister and talented dancer Tries to audition for the Corny Collins Show but is turned away by Velma. Mezzo (middle C- E above C)The Dynamites- Talented backing vocal group, (3-6) like the ‘Supremes’. Must be able to sing in close harmony.

Character Descriptions

Cameo roles and Ensemble

• Prudy Pingleton- Penny’s uptight mother• Gym Teacher• Prison Matron• Harriman F. Spritzer- President of Ultra Clutch

Cosmetics• School Principal• Mr Pinky- Owner of a plus-sized dress shop• Students and Council Members- Ensemble

Musical Numbers• Good Morning Baltimore• I Can Hear the Bells• The Nicest Kids in Town• Mama I’m a Big Girl Now• Miss Baltimore Crabs• Welcome to the 60’s• The Big Doll House• You’re Timeless to Me• Without Love• It’s Hairspray• You Can’t Stop The Beat

AuditionsTimes: Tuesday 24 and Thursday 26 February- Years 10-12

Tuesday 3 and Thursday 5 March -Years 7-9 Call backs- Tuesday 10 March and Thursday 12 March (If needed)

Place: Kilbreda Hall, Meeting Room and Theatrette

Requirements: Bring completed audition form. Everyone must attend BOTH the singing and dance audition. Wear comfortable clothes for movement and a drink bottle

Singing: You will be asked to sing the National Anthem OR you may prepare a song (in the style of the show, NOT a pop song) If you use a backing track don’t have any existing vocals on it.

Dance: Everyone must attend the dance audition. Wear comfortable clothes(change into) and appropriate footwear

Acting: This will be done at a later date after the singing and dance audition. You will be given a piece of script to read/ interpret. You will be notified if you are required

All Cast: Tuesday and Thursday – 3:30pm – 5:30pm

Principles: Wednesday 3:30pm (only when required)

Term 2 Holidays: Approximately 3 days

First rehearsal for whole cast: Tuesday 17 March- 3.30pm-5.30pm

Rehearsal Dates and Times

See you at the auditions!