The Renaissance Theatre and the Theatre Department at OSU-Mansfield will hold auditions for Hairspray, Jr. at 6 p.m. on both Monday, Oct. 20 and Tuesday, Oct. 21 in Reidl Hall, Room 151 on the OSU-Mansfield campus.
Performance dates are Jan. 9, 10, and 11, 2015. All performances will be held in OSU-Mansfield’s Founders Auditorium in Ovalwood Hall. Those auditioning, ages 6 – 18, should be prepared to sing a song of their choice and bring the music in the proper key. An accompanist will be provided. Hairspray, Jr. will be directed by Dauphne Maloney, with musical direction by Brian K. Nabors. For questions, please contact Dauphne at dauphne@mansfieldtickets.com or call 419-522-2726, ext. 212.
Based on the smash-hit film, Hairspray, Jr.–set in 1962–tells the story of spunky, Baltimore teen Tracy Turnblad, who has one big dream — to dance on the popular Corny Collins Show. When she finally gets her shot, she’s transformed from social outcast to sudden star. In balancing her new-found power with her desire for justice, Tracy fights to dethrone the reigning Miss Teen Hairspray, Amber von Tussle, and integrate a TV network in the process. With the help of her larger-than-life mom, Edna, and guest DJ Motormouth Maybelle, the rhythm of Tracy’s new beat just might prove unstoppable.
Hairspray, Jr. is a family-friendly musical filled with laughter, delightfully tuneful songs, and a host of diverse roles. The show is adapted from the Original Broadway musical, which won eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical, and Best Original Score.
Hairspray, Jr. features music and lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, including “Good Morning, Baltimore” and “You Can’t Stop the Beat,” and the book by Mark O’Donnell and Thomas Meehan.