Teenagers for "Hairspray" Play
About This Casting
Casting teenagers for the "Hairspray" play. Please see the details below.
Compensation & Contract
- CONTRACT: LORT Non-Rep
- $1320 weekly minimum (LORT B+)
- $889 weekly minimum (LORT D)
Rehearsal & Show Dates
- 1st Rehearsal: Tuesday, 3/26/27
- Show Dates: 4/20/27 – 5/9/27
- Lunch: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Venue
- Stark Stage (LORT B+)
Performance Details
- Some Roles will be understudied.
Audition Preparation
- Prepare a short song in the contemporary Musical Theater style of your choice based on the shows of the season.
- Bring your headshot/resume and sheet music.
- An accompanist will be provided.
Requirements
Categories
Roles
4Tracy Turnblad
Vocal: Mezzo; roughly G3–G5, strong belt, high stamina. Plus size, bubbly Baltimore teen with big hair and a bigger heart; optimistic, fearless, and socially conscious. With strong pop belt, serious dance ability, and natural charisma; she leads the show’s integration and body positivity themes.
Link Larkin
Vocal: Tenor/baritone; pop crooner. Teen idol and heartthrob on Corny’s show; initially image obsessed but genuinely kind and ultimately drawn to Tracy’s courage. Leading man looks or vibe, with an easy pop sound, and solid dance/movement.
Penny Pingleton
Vocal: Mezzo; belt/mix. Tracy’s dorky, sheltered best friend, sweet, awkward, under her mother’s thumb, blossoms through her love for Seaweed. With strong comic timing and physical humor, the show shows a clear transformation over the course of the show.
Seaweed J. Stubbs
Vocal: Tenor; strong soul/gospel feel. Smooth, confident, talented Black dancer and singer; charismatic and cool but grounded and kind, especially with Penny and Little Inez. Has real dance chops and vocal fire, particularly in “Run and Tell That.”
Compensation
$1320 / Week
Location
New York
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