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Casting Teens for 'Hairspray' Production

$618 / WeekCompensation

About This Casting

Project Overview

Seeking talented teens to join the cast of the musical 'Hairspray'.

Compensation

  • LOA: $618 weekly minimum (Ref. to CORST).

Rehearsal and Performance Schedule

  • Rehearsals: July 16–28, 2026
  • Performances: July 28–August 9, 2026

Requirements

Categories

Theater

Roles

5
01

Tracy Turnblad

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.

AGE 17-18femaleAfrican-American, Latino / Hispanic, White / Caucasian, Other, Asian, Middle Eastern, Native American, Pacific Islander, Indian/South Asian
02

Penny Pingleton

Tracy's best friend and dorky sidekick. Not the brightest girl, but has good intentions. Bursting to get free of her mother's dominating control, she falls for Seaweed with childlike curiosity.

AGE 15-18femaleAfrican-American, Latino / Hispanic, White / Caucasian, Other, Asian, Middle Eastern, Native American, Pacific Islander, Indian/South Asian
03

Amber Von Tussle

Link's girlfriend and Tracy's nemesis. Pretty, thin, shallow, snobby, and racist. Can't dance but expected to win Miss Baltimore Hairspray.

AGE 15-18femaleAfrican-American, Latino / Hispanic, White / Caucasian, Other, Asian, Middle Eastern, Native American, Pacific Islander, Indian/South Asian
04

Link Larkin

The star heartthrob on Corny Collins' show. Extremely attractive and talented; falls for Tracy.

AGE 15-18maleAfrican-American, Latino / Hispanic, White / Caucasian, Other, Asian, Middle Eastern, Native American, Pacific Islander, Indian/South Asian
05

Seaweed J. Stubbs

Tracy's classmate and friend, discriminated against due to his skin color. Cocky but lovable. Talented in song and dance. Falls for Penny.

AGE 15-18maleAfrican-American

Compensation

$618 / Week

Location

New York

Roles

5 Roles
Tracy TurnbladPenny PingletonAmber Von Tussle+2 more

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