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Hairspray open call auditions
Submitted by Simon Parris on Thursday, 8th Apr 2010
TRACY WHERE ARE YOU?
HAIRSPRAY OPEN CALL AUDITIONS COMMENCE AROUND AUSTRALIA ON APRIL 20 AND THE SEARCH FOR TRACY TURNBLAD BEGINS……
The global award winning production of HAIRSPRAY The Musical, directed by David Atkins and choreographed by Jason Coleman, opens on October 2 at the Princess Theatre in Melbourne.
On Tuesday 20 April, the producers and creative team of Hairspray will embark on a national tour of Australia to commence what is arguably the most grueling search for a major musical theatre role ever undertaken in Australia.
Open call auditions for the role of Tracy Turnblad and other roles (see casting brief below) will take place in Brisbane, Sydney, Perth, Adelaide and Melbourne.
It is expected that Australia’s Tracy Turnblad, will be an unknown performer and is likely to be found in the same way that Nikki Blonsky (who starred in the 2007 Motion Picture alongside John Travolta) was found. Blonsky’s day job was scooping ice-cream in Great Neck, New York before she was discovered and went on to major international success.
In HAIRSPRAY Baltimore's Tracy Turnblad is a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart and she has only one passion—to dance. She wins a spot on the local TV dance program, "The Corny Collins Show" and, overnight, is transformed from outsider to irrepressible teen celebrity. But can a plus-size trendsetter in dance and fashion vanquish the program's reigning princess, win the heart of heartthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a television show without denting her 'do? Only in HAIRSPRAY! Welcome to the '60s!
If you think you have got what it takes to be Australia’s own Tracy Turnblad then you will be 5'3" or shorter, 17yrs – 25years old and you must be heavyset. Outgoing, unstoppable, goodhearted with a vibrant, lovable, spirited personality and loves to sing and dance.
HAIRSPRAY OPEN CALL AUDITIONS FOR THE ROLE OF TRACY AND OTHER HAIRSPRAY ROLES (SEE CASTING BRIEF BELOW) WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE BELOW DATES, TIMES AND LOCATIONS.
Brisbane – Tuesday 20 April 2010 – Turn up to register @ 10am
Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts, Music Rehearsal Space, Level 4
420 Brunswick St. Fortitude Valley 4006
Sydney – Saturday 24 April 2010– Turn up to register @ 9am
The Opera Centre
480 Elizabeth St. Surry Hills 2010
Perth – Sunday 25 April 2010 – Turn up to register @ 12noon
Studio D, Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts
2 Bradford St. Mount Lawley 6050
Adelaide – Tuesday 27 April 2010– Turn up to register @ 11am
Barr Smith Theatre, Scotch College Adelaide,
Carruth Rd. Torrens Park 5062
Melbourne – Saturday 1 May 2010– Turn up to register @ 9am
Broken Mirror
2C Staley St. Brunswick 3056
HAIRSPRAY – OPEN CALL CASTING BRIEF
Tracy Turnblad
5'3" or shorter, 17yrs – 25yrs old. Must be heavyset. Outgoing, unstoppable, goodhearted with a vibrant, lovable, spirited personality. Loves to sing and dance.
Link Larkin
17yrs – 25yrs old. Handsome, sexy, clean-cut, goodhearted, down-to-earth. Strong pop singer and great mover. Belts to a B flat, some falsetto.
ALL African American roles (or similar ethnicity) including:
Motormouth Maybelle
40s - 50s. Queen of Baltimore Soul, a radio DJ. Powerful and inspiring, with an infectious, brassy personality. Large physique. Strong, soulful gospel/pop singer.
Seaweed
17yrs – 25yrs old. Cool, sexy, street smart, goodhearted. Strong, high, soulful tenor pop singer and great mover.
Little Inez
Playing age is 11-13 years old – we are looking to cast a 17-25 year old – fresh faced – as young looking as possible. 5’1” or shorter. Spunky, tough, streetwise, Strong singer and mover.
The Dynamites
20s - early 30s. Fresh, dynamic personalities. The Dynamites are a glamorous, sexy three-woman singing group inspired by the Supremes and are strong pop singers and dancers.
(Audition Tip! Watch the movie starring John Travolta to get handle on who these characters are OR check outwww.hairspraythemusical.com.au)
You will need to prepare a section of a pop song of your choice that shows your voice at its best. Bring sheet music for your song if you have it - if you don't that's ok. We may not have time to hear your entire song. Bring dance clothes in you are asked to dance!!
Bring a photo and resume of any training/work you have done although professional experience is not essential - talent is essential! Be prepared to have around all day.
Auditionees must be over 17 years of age.
State:
VIC
Hi, so I cam here through
Hi, so I cam here through looking for Sydney. Is there a site as good as this for Sydney rather than Victoria?
Thanks, Anna! We're the only
Thanks, Anna!
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Cheers,
Ian Nisbet
Turned up on the day :P
hahah i did actually go on the date specified above.
so embarrassing. The people there were like what, who? yeah it was quite a funny learning experience!
It will be an awesome show!
:D
ALL THE DATES ABOVE ARE WRONG!
Called up the Judith Wright centre to confirm for brisbane and the date for Brisbane is actually the 28th April 2010!
The dates for open audition werent on the website until recently so whoever posted this info should have confirmed it because I bet people rocked up to it today lol...
Under Age Limit
If you are under the specified age limit, I would highly recommend not turning up for the open call auditions. The producers have to see thousands upon thousands of other performers and you will most likely be turned away (harsh but true). But Don't fret, this show is going to be a HUGE success and will run for a minimum of 4 - 6 years in Australia & New Zealand (it has to anyway to recoup the millions of dollars it costs to produce). Actors contracts come up every 12 months and they will be auditioning for new Tracey's and Inez's every year. So take this time to perfect your skills and by the time you are the right age (or close enough) you might just get your big break.
I really want to audition for Tracy but...
I'm taller than 5'3"
Is that a concrete requirement or do you think they'll be kind of flexible on the height?
OMG I MISSED IT
Hi im a 15 year old girl and i missed the recent auditins in brisbane, i dont want a lead in this musical but would like to be part of the dancing group!!!!!
ARE THERE ANY MORE AUDITONS HAPPENING IN BRISBANE SOON!!!!!!
OMG MISSED IT
hey brisbane isnt till 20th
Age to Audition
My daughter is 15 and wanted to audition for Little Inez. After a great deal of runaround I spoke to a real human. Sorry to tell you younger ones, the producers have to abide by the laws that govern re employing kids in the theatre. You have to be 17 or over to audition. My daughter has a very long face right now.
WHAT?!
It said on dancelife.com that they wanted 15-25yr old for Inez! Whatzupwitu! Can someone please explain?
And on here it says its 15-25 as well http://www.africanoz.com/af_study/hairspraycastingbrief.pdf
I'm definitely going anyway!
Can I audition even if I'm caucasian but sing like a soul singer
I sang soprano with a female soul/jazz trio for three years and now sing with a blues/rock band. I have just finished a three year Arts degree major in Theatre Studies where I learnt accents and characterisation. Would I be able to audition for a role as one of The Dynamites?
Dancers
Hi
I was just wondering if you know anything about auditions for dancers?
I am soloist singer but I am a groover!
Can anyone point me in the right direction?
Can ii Audition still if imma 16
hey im 16 turning 17 in december
and was wondering if ii can audition or a dancing role
in the prodution of hairspray
all tho im not 17 ive been dancing for
12 yr of my life .......
for jazz and hip-hop
so....was wondering if ii can still audition ???
hit me up on Debster_rulze432@hotmail.com
Too young by 24 days!!!!!
I will be 17 years old 24 day's after the melbourne audition, i should still go yes???
Sam
i wanna try out
but i am only 14. can i still try out for little inez
i DO TOO!!
i am only 14 as well, and i really wanna audition for tracey...
however i dont think they will even audition people that arent 17
and if i turn up and they tell me to leave due to my age, i will most like;ly cry
i thought this was my big opportunity to break out into the business and then i saw the 17-25 and i was so heart broken...
can anyone tell me if we are allowed to audition if we are 14?
Should i go anyway?!!!
Do you reckon if you don't fit the description for Tracy you could audition anyway??!!!!
Cause i think i'm just gunna turn up :D
x
Oh. My. GOD!!!!!!!!!
That is all.
So if you are not african
So if you are not african american, or a heavy set female you can't audition? Am I reading this right? Are they not auditioning for ensemble also?
They are only holding OPEN
They are only holding OPEN CALLS for the roles listed above. To get an audition for the ensemble you would need to have submitted already.
open calls only for those parts
i think thats really silly and im rather disapointed theirs not more roles for people who arent black or fat who dont have an agent.. theres no other way to audition for the ensemble??
Dont worry sweet I am sure
Dont worry sweet I am sure the next 5ft6 White, blonde hair, blue eyed show will be auditioning next month ;)
get an agent
Australia is such a multicultural country and there are hardly any black (or even asian) people on tv and especially not in theatre, unless it's Miss Saigon or Lion King. Hairspray is giving those people a chance to perform. Clearly they are looking for these people thru open call auditions because most agents don't have many on their books (due to the lack of work for them in this country). So if you are a skinny white performer there are loads of roles for you out there, and if you're good enough to get into a show like Hairspray, you're good enough to get an agent.
Just think, a fat girl will NEVER get to play Roxie in chicago, or a black girl would never get to play Christine in Phantom...
Whoa
Read what you just wrote.... That was a bit harsh, don't you think? "...fat or black..." This is a great opportunity for certain people and you shouldn't demean it for them. If you seriously want a shot at everything out there, including ensemble roles in professional shows, then get yourself an agent - don't complain, ACT!
now you know how I feel !!!!
I think it's really silly and I'm rather disappointed on a DAILY basis that near ALL auditions are for skinny white girls.... Seize the day, it's the fat's girl go - so deal with it!!!! LOL
I'm Fat
but im taller than 5'3
so its not just about being fat or african american :P
Hairspray MD
Hi all,
Who is the Musical Director for Hairspray?
Chris :)
The musical Directors name is
The musical Directors name is Max (not sure of his last name) but i've heard he's brilliant!
And for people who dont fit the criteria 'exactly', I think you should still go and give it a shot... maybe you are what they are looking for, and if so then they can work around certain things. good luck!