[e-drive][AUDITION - HAIRSPRAY - TORONTO]

[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
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HAIRSPRAY - A New Musical
Open Casting Call - Toronto
 
Saturday, December 13, 2003
 
Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts
736 Bathurst St. (just south of Bloor St.), Toronto
 
Sign-in between 9:00am - 12:00pm, singing begins at 9:30am
 
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
 
For information about future HAIRSPRAY AUDITIONS visit www.Mirvish.com
 
Contract: CAEA
Producers: David & Ed Mirvish, Margo Lion, Adam Epstein, The
Baruch/Viertel/Routh/Frankel Group, James D. Stern/Douglas L. Meyer,
Rick Steiner/Frederic H. Mayerson, SEL & GFO, New Line Cinema Based On:
The film HAIRSPRAY by John Waters
Book: Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan
Music: Marc Shaiman
Lyrics: Scott Wittman & Marc Shaiman
Director: Jack O'Brien
Choreographer: Jerry Mitchell
Consultant: John Waters
Musical Supervisor: Lon Hoyt
Musical Director: TBA
Casting: Dayton Walters Casting
Theatre: The Princess of Wales Theatre, Toronto 
Auditions: Beginning September, 2003
1st Rehearsal: o/a February 24th, 2004
1st Preview: o/a April 6th, 2004
 
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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.

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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