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Announces Auditions For

HAIRSPRAY JR

Music by Marc Shaiman

Lyrics by Scott Wittman & Marc Shaiman

Book by Mark ODonnell & Thomas Meehan

Based on 1988 John Waters film Hairspray

Director Darnell Patrick Morris

Music Director

Featuring students in grades 3-9*

*Some roles may be multi-cast and others may be played by performers outside 3-9 grade at discretion of the production team.

AUDITIONS

Auditions will be held on Sunday, January 29, 2017, 12:30-3:00 PM at the Elwood Smith Community Center, 601 Harrington Road, Rockville, MD 20850. Anyone not availableto audition on Sunday should email [email protected] to make alternative arrangements.

Please reserve your audition slot here:

There is a non-refundable $100 audition fee payable at the time of audition that will be applied to your tuition. Please make checks payable to Ovations Theatre. If you are NOT selected to be a member ofthe cast, the auditionfee will be refunded.

CALLBACKS

Callbacks will be held on Monday, January 30, 2017 5:30-8:30 PM at the Elwood Smith Community Center, 601 Harrington Road, Rockville, MD 20850.

TUITION

Tuition for Hairspray Jr will be $850. There are limited financial aid and/or payment plan options available for this production. Those interested should contact [email protected].

AUDITION INFO

Please arrive 15minutes before your appointment to check in and submit your completed paperwork. Please bring a current photo, resume and check payable to Ovations Theatre in the amount of $100.00.

The cast list will be emailed by 4 PM on Wednesday, February 1.Prospective cast members must email [email protected] indicating acceptance or rejection of their roles by 8PM on Wednesday, February 1. Rehearsals will begin Thursday, February 2. Full tuition payment is required at the first rehearsal unless payment arrangements are made in advance with the Production Liaison at [email protected] .

AUDITIONPREPARATION

Please prepare16-32 bars of a musical theatre song. Please remember to bring sheetmusic, preferably in a three-ring binder; an accompanist will beprovided.Yourselection shoulddemonstrate both your vocal range and acting abilities.

CAST OF CHARACTERS

Tracy Turnblad A pleasantly plump teenager with a big heart who has dreams of being a dancing star ... as soon as she's out of detention for her big hair. Tracy isnt afraid to be herself and stand up for what she believes in. She must be friendly, relentless, and goodhearted with a vibrant, lovable personality and love to sing and dance. Tracy is on stage for a LOT of the show- she must be a food dancer and have stamina.

Edna Turnblad Tracys kind, plussized mother; runs a laundry business out of her home but hasn't been out in a while. Played by Harvey Fierstein on Broadway, and John Travolta in the movie, this drag role requires a strong comic male performer who is ready for his inner woman to take the spotlight Edna is not a man pretending to be a woman, she is all woman! Just, you know, with a distinctive voice.

Wilbur Turnblad Tracys goofy father, who owns the HarDeHar Hut joke shop and is still madly in love with his wife, Edna. He encourages Tracy to follow her dreams.

Corny Collins the exciting, confident dancing and singing host of his own TV dance show (think American Bandstand at its inception). Corny is in favor of Tracy and racial integration.

Penny Pingleton Tracy's slightly dorky, but lovable best friend who is often by her side (when not grounded for life by her mother, Prudy). Falls head over heels for Seaweed.

Amber von Tussle bratty, selfish resident princess of The Corny Collins Show. Her mother's daughter through and through, she is willing to do anything to win the Miss Teenage Hairspray pageant. Council Member.

Velma von Tussle Amber's slim and attractive but overbearing mother who pushes her daughter to seek stardom. Velma is the scheming producer of The Corny Collins Show who tries to steer it in the white direction. Her sensitivities are offended at the very sight of Tracy. A great villainess role.

Link Larkin Teenage heartthrob, aspiring young Elvis, and male lead dancer on The Corny Collins Show. Falls in love with Tracy (Amber is soooo jealous!). Council Member. Performs in 7+ numbers including It Takes Two. Crooning Baritone.

Seaweed J. Stubbs Motormouth Maybelles son and a talented dancer on The Corny Collins Show, but only allowed on Negro Day. Ends up in detention with Tracy. Falls in love with Penny. Performs in 4+ numbers including Run And Tell That.

Motormouth Maybelle the sassy Corny Collins Negro Day DJ. Owner of a record store and mother to Seaweed and Little Inez. Plussized, she helps Edna find pride in herself.

Little Inez Seaweed's little sister and just as talented a dancer. Tries to audition for The Corny Collins Show but is turned away because she is black by Velma. Performs in 3+ numbers including Run And Tell That.

The Dynamites Judine, Kamilah, and Shayna Talented black vocal trio a la The Supremes. Featured in many numbers together and usually in tight harmony. Doubles for other North Ave ensemble roles.

Council Members Tammy, Brad, Fender, Brenda, Sketch, Shelley, IQ, Lou Ann Dancers and singers on The Corny Collins Show.

North Ave Students Gilbert, Duane, Lorraine, Stooie, Thad Kids we find in detention, and most in Motormouth Maybelle's record shop.

ENSEMBLE: The ensemble is very busy throughout the show. There are included in many great musical numbers including Good Morning Baltimore, Mama Im A Big Girl Now, Welcome to the 60s, Without Love and You Cant Stop The Beat.

REHEARSALS

All rehearsals will be held at Elwood Smith Community Center, 601 Harrington Road, Rockville MD 20850.

Thursday, February 26:30-8:30 PM

Sunday, February 5 12:30-3:30 PM


Thursday, February 16 6:30-8:30 PM


Thursday, February 236:30-8:30 PM

Sunday, February 2612:30-3:30 PM

Thursday, March 2 6:30-8:30 PM

Sunday, March 5 12:30-3:30 PM


Sunday, March 1212:30-3:30 PM






Saturday, April 1 12:30-3:30 PM

Sunday, April 2 12:30-3:30 PM

Wednesday, April 5 6:30-8:30 PM

Thursday, April 66:30-8:30 PM

TECH WEEK

Held at the Kreeger Auditorium at the JCC of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Rd, Rockville, MD 20852.

Monday, April 175:30-9:30 PM

Tuesday, April 18 5:30-9:30 PM

Wednesday, April 19 5:30-9:30 PM

Thursday, April 20 5:30-9:30 PM

PERFORMANCES

Held at the Kreeger Auditorium at the JCC of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Rd, Rockville, MD 20852.

Friday, April 21 7:30 PM

Saturday, April 22 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM

Sunday, April 23 12:00 PM

CONFLICTS

Each cast member will be allowed a total of four conflicts.

Ovations Theatre reserves the right to change the theater venue or cancel the production before rehearsals begin for any reason, returning the audition fees. Full payment of the tuition by all cast members will be due at the first rehearsal.

AUDITION NUMBER_______________

HAIRSPRAY JR

Audition Form

CONTACT INFORMATION

(Please Remember to Print a Copy of this form and bring to your audition- Print Clearly!)

Student Name___________________ Age____Birthdate________School______________Grade______

Home address_________________________City_______________State________Zip________________

Parent Name_______________________ Cell Phone____________ Email__________________________

Parent Name_______________________ Cell Phone____________ Email__________________________

Performers Email__________________________ Performers Cell Phone__________________________

AUDITION INFORMATION

Title of Audition Song______________________________From__________________________________

I would like to be considered for the Following Role(s)__________________________________________

If Cast In Another Role I will Accept (Yes/No)If Cast In the Ensemble I will Accept (Yes/No)

How did you learn of this audition?_________________________________________________________

Voice Teacher Name(s)____________________ Dance Teacher Name(s)___________________________

Do you play a musical instrument? Which one?______________________________________________

CONLFICTS

Please list:

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PLEASE LIST YOUR EXPERIENCE/CREDITS (Or Attach Resume) __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

COMMITMENT AGREEMENT

MISSION: Ovations Theatre offers inspiring and thought provoking educational and performance opportunities fo

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