OPEN CASTING CALL IN NYC for "HAIRSPRAY"

OPEN CASTING CALL IN NYC for "HAIRSPRAY"
Seeking future replacements
for starring role of Tracy Turnblad
for Broadway Company and First National U.S. Touring Company

Monday, January 24, 2005
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Please do not arrive earlier than 1:30pm
At Chelsea Studios, 151 West 26th Street, 6th Floor (between 6th Avenue and 7th Avenue), Manhattan

Please prepare to sing "Good Morning Baltimore" from "HAIRSPRAY" if possible. If you cannot prepare that song, please prepare to sing any 1960s-style uptempo pop song. We might not need you to sing the entire song. Bring sheet music.

Bring photo (snapshots are OK) and resume stapled together.

There will be no dancing at this audition; everyone must sing.

Equity and non-Equity performers are welcome; no previous theatrical experience necessary.

If unable to attend and would like to be considered for future auditions, mail photo and resume to: Bernard Telsey Casting; Attn: "HAIRSPRAY" - Tracy; 145 West 28th Street, 12th Floor; New York, NY 10001.

SEEKING:
[TRACY TURNBLAD] Female, Caucasian, height of 5'3" or shorter, late teens - 20s to play high school age. Must be heavyset. Outgoing, unstoppable, goodhearted with a vibrant, lovable, spirited personality. Loves to dance. Becomes a teen heroine, integrating the local TV teen dance show in 1962 Baltimore and gaining the affection of Link Larkin, the show's heartthrob. Needs a fantastic pop belt singing voice. STARRING ROLE



any one going to tri out?

lol

Yeah, this notice went up at Playbill.com last month. I've already passed it around to all my of chunky, under 5'3" girlfriends! At least one of them is going! LOL

Is this for the Vegas company? Or am I thinking of some other show?

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hey did anyone see shoshana bean go on as tracy? i'm wondering how they pulled that off - did she wear padding? did it look odd? maybe i could go into the audition with a little padding :)

I might not qualify anymore. I lost 24 pounds.
Just my luck.

I didn't see Shoshana as Tracy, but I DO know that she had to wear a fat suit. I read that in an interview with her.

Also, for whoever asked if this was for the Vegas company, no it's not. As far as I know, HAIRSPRAY isn't going to Vegas. This is for replacements for the Broadway and national touring companies.

I'm waiting for the open call to replace Seaweed (or any of the black ensemble). I would love to play Seaweed!

i wish they had ensemble auditions..or dancer auditions then i would go for it! lol

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Oh, I do sooo want to be in that show but at 5'8.. Tracy aint my way in lol. Good luck to all that are going! I think if you have the requirements and are thinking about going.. you should def. go! It never hurts to try!

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"It is her dream to be back on Broadway, it is her passion."

BACK on Broadway? Do elaborate Corine...

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good luck to anyone who tries out!

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I don't erase, Corine, that's your technique. Plus, it's very clear that all you need is to get some encouragement from our supportive BWW family to get out there and take your passion to make it happen. You know you belong back on the Bway stage, you KNOW you do and stop with the false modesty. Don't you think somebody up there is trying to tell you something? You've been "free to pursue other options" for a couple months now. Well, destiny is calling Corine, pick up the phone. It's not like you don't have plenty of experience auditioning, so you know what to expect.

C'mon everybody, encourage Corine. Let's go!

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