[e-drive][AUDITION - HAIRSPRAY - MONTREAL]

[Darlene Bullard]

Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or
association listed in the e-drive notice below.

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OPEN CASTING CALL
HAIRSPRAY - A New Musical
Montreal
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Saturday, December 20, 2003
 
Playwrights Workshop
4324 St. Laurent (corner of Marie-Anne)
 
Sign-in between 9:30am - 12:00pm, singing begins at 10:00am
 
We are currently seeking only the following roles (and some understudies
for these roles):
 
TRACY TURNBLAD:
A heavyset, vibrant, lovable Caucasian female who is 5'3" or shorter
with an amazing singing voice and movement ability. An unstoppable teen
heroine!
 
MOTORMOUTH MAYBELLE: A powerful and inspiring African-Canadian female
with a large physique, an infectious personality, and a soulful
gospel/pop singing voice. Mom to two teenagers...
 
SEAWEED J. STUBBS: A groovy, sexy, African-Canadian male with a
knockout, soulful pop singing voice and movement ability. Able to play
senior high school age...
 
LINK LARKIN: A cute, sexy Caucasian male - the heartthrob of the local
TV dance show. Must be a strong pop singer and able to play someone at
the senior high school level.
 
EDNA TURNBLAD:  A funny, grand, physically large Caucasian male
character actor/singer who can convincingly play a woman. Tracy's
outrageous mother. 
 
Please prepare one brief 1960's - style pop song showing range. Bring
sheet music and a photo/resume stapled together. An accompanist will be
provided.
 
If you are unable to attend this audition please send your photo resume
asap to HAIRSPRAY
c/o Mirvish Productions
Suite 400, 284 King St. W.
Toronto, ON M5V 1J2
 
Equity members will be seen first at all open audition calls. Equity
members cast in this production will be engaged under an Equity form of
contract. CAEA members: please bring your membership card to the
audition. 

For information about future HAIRSPRAY AUDITIONS visit www.Mirvish.com
 
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Canadian Actors' Equity Association
44 Victoria Street, 12th Floor
Toronto, ON M5C 3C4
Tel: 416-867-9165
Fax: 416-867-9246
e-mail: communications at caea.com