OPEN CASTING CALL IN NYC for "HAIRSPRAY"

[Liam]

Posted: 1/15/05 at 11:07am

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?

[Corine2]

Posted: 1/15/05 at 11:14am

I am so tempted.

[Liam]

Posted: 1/15/05 at 11:18am

lol

[Corine2]

Posted: 1/15/05 at 11:19am

I can hear the bells.....
My chance to wear William Ivey Long. LOL! Updated On: 1/15/05 at 11:19 AM

[Joshua488]

Posted: 1/15/05 at 11:26am

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

[Addicted2Seaweed]

Posted: 1/15/05 at 11:38am

I can gain 30 pounds by next Monday, can't I??

[SueleenGay]

Posted: 1/15/05 at 11:41am

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

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 1/15/05 at 11:42am

Corine for Tracy, Corine for Tracy!

I think we should start a Corine for Tracy petition!

Corine, how did the other audition turn out?

[kitkatgirl54]

Posted: 1/15/05 at 11:44am

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 :)

[Jwei123]

Posted: 1/15/05 at 12:08pm

come on corine! Never have to wonder "What if.." ...GO FOR IT! :)

[Corine2]

Posted: 1/15/05 at 12:08pm

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

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 1/15/05 at 12:11pm

The great thing about fad diet fast weight loss, is that you can gain it all back in two days. A slice of cheesecake and you're back to the zaftig Corine we all grew to love.

So Corine, we're all pulling for you on the Tracy audition. You're going to do great!

I know you told me I was the only person you told about the OTHER audition you went on, but all sorts of other BWW members told me you told them the same thing. And we're ALL dying to know! How did it turn out? I know I pulled a couple of strings with the casting person... but I never heard! We've all been spending weeks singing, "God we hope she gets it!"

DO SPILL!

[Joshua488]

Posted: 1/15/05 at 12:14pm

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.

[SueleenGay]

Posted: 1/15/05 at 12:15pm

Chorine, look behind you, I'm sure you will find it!

[Joshua488]

Posted: 1/15/05 at 12:39pm

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

[jonartdesigns]

Posted: 1/15/05 at 2:09pm

i am still waiting for an open call for link larkin and or corny collins

[kim1061]

Posted: 1/15/05 at 2:14pm

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

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 1/15/05 at 2:14pm

I'm still waiting for the open call to replace the rat that runs between Tracy's feet in Good Morning, Baltimore. I'd really love to run between Corine's feet 8 times a week!

Corine for Tracy! Corine for Tracy!

[PennyLou]

Posted: 1/15/05 at 2:20pm

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!

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 1/15/05 at 2:44pm

Everyone should support Corine in this. It is her dream to be back on Broadway, it is her passion. A couple of milkshakes and she'll regain the water weight she's lost over the past couple weeks. She'd be the perfect Tracy, but I really think she is going to need encouragement from each of us. And I mean that. Each. Of. Us.

[TGIF]

Posted: 1/15/05 at 2:58pm

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

BACK on Broadway? Do elaborate Corine...

[cathyhyatt]

Posted: 1/15/05 at 3:45pm

corine- i feel ur pain my acting coach was preparing me for an audition for that role but i lost 25...so its not really possible now...oh, well on the plus there are sooo many other roles i can play now :)

[WiCkEd4LyFfE]

Posted: 1/15/05 at 4:01pm

good luck to anyone who tries out!

[Corine2]

Posted: 1/15/05 at 5:23pm

Namo!!! Erase!

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 1/15/05 at 5:28pm

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!