HAIRSPRAY and AVENUE Q - The Media Theatre Non Equity Auditions

The Media Theatre, (Jesse Cline, Artistic Director) located at 104 East State St in Media is holding an AEA Performers Call (non-union performers will be seen as time permits) on Monday June 4 from 5pm-9pm for two of their upcoming Broadway Series musicals: Hairspray, by Marc Shaiman, Scott Whitman, Mark O'Donnell, and Thomas Meehan and Avenue Q by Robert Lopez, Jeff Marx, and Jeff Whitty.

Auditions will be held at The Media Theatre. (Hairspray callbacks will be held on Wednesday, June 13th from 4:30-8:30; Avenue Q callbacks TBA).

Seeking the following roles for Hairspray : Tracy Turnblad - female, caucasian, mezzo, 18-25, a large girl with big hair and a big heart; Edna Turnblad - male, caucasian, tenor, 35-50, a loving mother and wife with a fighter's spirit; Penny - female, caucasian, belt, 18-25, Tracy's perky best friend with a hidden desire to rebel; and Link Larkin - male, caucasian, baritone, 18-25; a teen idol overflowing with charisma.

Also seeking, for Hairspray Corny Collins - male, caucasian, tenor, 30 -45, suave and put-on publicly but smart; Seaweed - male, african-american, tenor, 18-25, smooth, masculine, and extremely likeable; Velma Von Tussle - female, caucasian, belt, 35-50, scheming and fame driven; Amber Von Tussle -Â female, caucasian, belt, 18-25, an air of superiority despite a lack of talent; and Motormouth Maybelle - female, african-american, alto, 38 -52, soulful and witty with ideas of social change.

The large Hairspray cast also includes Li'l Inez - female, african-american, belt, 14-19, small in stature but big in opinions and dreams; Wilbur -Â male, caucasian, baritone, 40 -55, good humored and happily simple; Male Authority Figure -male, caucasian, non-singing, 35 - 65, plays Harriman F. Spritzer (President of Ultra Clutch cosmetics, Corny Collins show sponsor), the high blood pressure principal, and Mr. Pinky (owner of a plus sized dress shop); Female Authority Figure - female, caucasian, non-singing, 40 -55, plays Prudy Pingleton (Penny's uptight mother), the sadistic gym teacher, and the prison matron; The Dynamites - female, african-american, various, 18-30, Supremes knock-offs.

Also Seeking Hairspray Chorus to play the following: Students, Hookers, Beatnik Chicks, Guards, etc. All ages, types and ethnic origins are encouraged to attend.

Please prepare music in the style of the show and a short monologue (maximum 90 seconds).

For Avenue Q-Princeton / Rod:Male, 20s. Princeton: Sweet, charming, cute and sincere. Has recently moved to Avenue Q, where he learns life lessons the hard way from puppets and humans alike. Lovable and appealing. Rod: Conservative, uptight investment banker. Closeted homosexual. Must be able to sustain a high G comfortably. Puppeteer skills a plus but not necessary.

Nicky / Trekkie Monster / Bad Idea Bear: Male, 20s-30s. Nicky: Unemployed, 20-something slacker. Rod’s roommate. Charming and undeniably cute. Trekkie Monster: Lives on Avenue Q, in the same building that Princeton moves into. Odd monster with a big heart. Invested in the Internet, and is secretly a millionaire. Bear: Cute, charming little boy bear who, with the help of Girl Bear, is a very bad influence on Princeton. Vocal style: Must be able to sustain a high A comfortably. Kate Monster / Lucy T. Slut:Female, 20s. Kate Monster: Kindergarten teaching assistant who dreams about eventually opening a school for monsters. She may look sweet, put-together and conservative, but has a very feisty and opinionated monster side.. Lucy T. Slut: Vixenish vamp with a dangerous side. Mezzo-soprano/belt; comfortably sing up to D in a pop voice.

Mrs. T / Bad Idea Bear / Ensemble:Female, 20s–30s. Mrs. T: Old spinster teacher. Bitter and conservative. Kate Monster’s boss. Bad Idea Bear: Cute, charming little girl bear who, with the help of Boy Bear, is a very bad influence on Princeton.Mezzo-soprano/belt; comfortably sing up to D in a pop voice. Christmas Eve:Asian woman, 20s– 30s. Lives on Avenue Q with her Jewish husband, Brian. Smart, blunt and edgy, but also nurturing and kind.; strong belt to an E flat Brian:20s-30s. Chubby, laid-back, wannabe comedian; unemployed. Good guy who everyone always likes and is easy to be around. Gary Coleman: mid 20s – 40s, African American. Played by a woman. Former celebrity; now lives/works on Avenue Q. Funny and sardonic, with a unique and vivid presence. Alto who can sing a Low D and belt to a B flat.

Hairspray rehearsals begin September 4 and opens Sept 26 and closes Nov 4. Avenue Q rehearsals begin February 12, with the show opening March 6 and closing March 31, 2013.

The Media Theatre operates under an LOA referenced to LORT. No phone calls please. For information, email
rer764@gmail.com.

Hairspray: Daniel Student, Director; Tom Fosnocht, Music Director; Dann Dunn, Choreographer. Avenue Q- Robert Smythe , Director, Tom Fosnocht, Music Director, Choreographer-TBA ..
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