Skip to main content
My Shows
News on your favorite shows, specials & more!

OPEN CASTING CALL IN NYC for "HAIRSPRAY" — Page 4

Welcome Guest. Please Login or Register.

#77

re: OPEN CASTING CALL IN NYC for 'HAIRSPRAY'

But... I don't own a fat suit. Dammit, it's times like this that call for the B&J diet. I LIVE for times like this.
"You! You are the worst thing to happen to musical theatre since Andrew Lloyd Webber! And you, well, I just plain don't like you."
~Stewart Gilligan Griffin
#79

re: OPEN CASTING CALL IN NYC for 'HAIRSPRAY'

I'm just mad that 5'3" is the limit on height. Why is that? Mr. Shaiman can you fill us in? Tracy is me only 30 years ago, but alas I'm 5'6". Maybe if Link was 6'0" and my dream Edna were in the role I would not be too tall. Let's make it happen. Plus, if you are short and not 100lbs, you're going to look round. I don't think that the chick from American Idol is fat by any means, she's just not thin.

Anyone know the truth to Marissa also wearing some padding?

Updated On: 1/16/05 at 11:39 AM

#81

re: OPEN CASTING CALL IN NYC for 'HAIRSPRAY'

sorry brain fart, yes Marissa, I was thinking of Dracula a minute before writing and mixed the 2 up. No I'm not a moron, just dumb sometimes.
#82

re: OPEN CASTING CALL IN NYC for 'HAIRSPRAY'

If they wanted someone in a fat suit, they wouldn't be posting an open call stating "no experience necessary." They could have their pick of hundreds of thin girls. They are not looking for a thin girl. The reason Bean wore a fat suit was that she was the understudy. She did not have to be heavy for her ensemble role.

Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson
#83

re: OPEN CASTING CALL IN NYC for 'HAIRSPRAY'

I read all this but maybe I missed the response...do you think they would even consider you for future reference if you sent in your resume? Because I don't think theres any way of me making it up to the city but I'm really interested
#84

re: OPEN CASTING CALL IN NYC for 'HAIRSPRAY'

Sienner921:

It sounds like perhaps you lack of transporation is an excuse (although I don't know how old you are so I could be wrong), but if you really wanted to go to this audition you would know that both Amtrak and Septa/NJ transit have direct routes to Penn Station and Port Authority. Many people take these trains to commute between Philly and NY. Also, yes, they did say they would accept resume submissions by mail. It's in the original "open call flyer"

Rathnait:

I don't agree with you. Sometimes shows are looking for untapped raw talent..exampled by the fact that this is Carly Jibson's first professional/broadway run.
#85

re: OPEN CASTING CALL IN NYC for 'HAIRSPRAY'

Hey people, I'm, not going but I have a question. If you do not meet the physical requirements aren't you still allowed to go anyway? I mean, if typing occurs you might get typed out or maybe you won't expect to get the part, but you can't you still go and get the experience of going ot an open call and singing for the people in the show? Or is that somehow considered rude b/c you are wasting their time?
"I guess she is one very confident girl who feels if you see it, it shall be. I hope she sees a room with a piano player and a bunch of scary middle-aged queens sitting behind a table, talking to each other as she auditions!!" -Marc Shaiman on Kelly Osbourne in Hairspray
#86

re: OPEN CASTING CALL IN NYC for 'HAIRSPRAY'

I'm 17 and I have school/my mom has work...thats not an excuse--it's just whats up. I read that they'll accept resumes I just didn't know if they really would consider them, thats all
#87

re: OPEN CASTING CALL IN NYC for 'HAIRSPRAY'

"Rathnait:

I don't agree with you. Sometimes shows are looking for untapped raw talent..exampled by the fact that this is Carly Jibson's first professional/broadway run."

Yes - because she was what they are asking for here. She meets the physical requirements. Carly Jibson is proof positive of exactly what I said in my post.
Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson
#88

re: OPEN CASTING CALL IN NYC for 'HAIRSPRAY'

I think it was pretty clear to the majority of the board that I was *gasp* kidding! I'm sorry if that's not acceptable behavior for this thread. I'll try to control myself in the future.
"You! You are the worst thing to happen to musical theatre since Andrew Lloyd Webber! And you, well, I just plain don't like you."
~Stewart Gilligan Griffin
#89

re: OPEN CASTING CALL IN NYC for 'HAIRSPRAY'

I wish that Kathy Brier would come back. That woman is amazing.
I saw her at Jamie Le Roy's Birthday bash and she blew me away.
When she started crying. I lost it.
She can sing.
Bring back Brier!
#90

re: OPEN CASTING CALL IN NYC for 'HAIRSPRAY'

Carly Jibson is absolutely terrific. I will not have a single bad word said about her, even if only implied by exhortations to bring back predecessors.
Twitter @NamoInExile Instagram none

BroadwayWorld TV


Ticket Central
Hot Show
Tickets From $59
Hot Show
Tickets From $71
Hot Show
Tickets From $71
Hot Show
Tickets From $95