[e-drive][OPEN CASTING CALL - 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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HAIRSPRAY - A New Musical
Open Casting Call - MONTREAL
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Saturday, December 20, 2003

PLAYWRIGHTS WORKSHOP
4324 St. Laurent (corner of Marie-Anne)
Mt. Royal or St. Laurent Metro stops

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

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

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.

Please direct all responses and inquiries directly to the theatre or
association listed in the e-drive notice.
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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: dbullard at caea.com