HAIRSPRAY - NYC ECC Singers (Male Characters)
AUDITION DATE
LOCATION
Audition Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Location: Pearl Studios (Studio 500), 500 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018
Call Time: 2:30 PM (E)
CONTRACT
- Holding room: Studio 304
- Union: LORT Non-Rep / CORST
- Pay: $1,144 weekly minimum (LORT B) — Fulton Theatre
- Pay: $1,270 weekly minimum (CORST — Tier X)
- Pay: $1,450 weekly — Maine State Music Theatre
PERSONNEL
Expected to attend and production contacts:
- Executive Artistic Producer (Fulton Theatre): Marc Robin
- Artistic Director (Maine State Music Theatre): Curt Dale Clark
- Director & Choreographer: Kenny Ingram
- Associate Casting Director (Fulton Theatre): Joey Abramowicz
- Casting Director: Jamibeth Margolis
Co-production between Fulton Theatre and Maine State Music Theatre. We are looking to cast people available for both productions.
OTHER DATES
Callbacks for Fulton Theatre and Maine State Music Theatre: January 7–9, 2026 in NYC.
PREPARATION
Please be prepared to sing two contrasting short selections of your choice in a similar style to the show. Bring sheet music in the correct key (an accompanist will be provided). You are welcome to sing from the show.
Bring two copies of your headshot and resume, stapled together.
OTHER
- ECC procedures are in effect for this audition. An Equity Monitor will be provided.
- Maine State Music Theatre’s housing is diverse and unique per property.
- Maine State Music Theatre does not provide cars to actors.
Rehearsals and runs:
- Fulton Theatre rehearsals begin: March 19, 2026. Runs: April 10 to May 3 in Lancaster, PA.
- Maine State Music Theatre rehearsals begin: May 29, 2026. Runs: June 3 to June 20 in Brunswick, ME.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
Equity’s contracts prohibit discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
BREAKDOWN
HAIRSPRAY
PERSONNEL
- Book by: Thomas Meehan and Marc O’Donnell
- Music by: Marc Shaiman
- Lyrics by: Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman
- Executive Artistic Producer (Fulton Theatre): Marc Robin
- Director & Choreographer: Kenny Ingram
- Music Director: David Fiorello
- Music Supervisor: Ben McNaboe
- Artistic Director (Maine State Music Theatre): Curt Dale Clark
- Managing Director (Maine State Music Theatre): Stephanie Dupal
- Casting Director: Jamibeth Margolis
- Associate Casting Director (Fulton Theatre): Joey Abramowicz
SYNOPSIS
The 1950s are out, and change is in the air! Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance, and deliriously tuneful songs.
It's 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire — to dance on the popular Corny Collins Show. When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network — all without denting her 'do!
SEEKING
- Male Presenting Ensemble: 21–35 years old. Any ethnicity. Dancers on The Corny Collins Show (Brad, Fender, Sketch, IQ) as well as The Motormouth Kids. May play other featured roles as well. Strong dancers who sing and act well. Vocal ranges: all.
- Female Presenting Ensemble: 21–35 years old. Any ethnicity. Dancers on The Corny Collins Show (Tammy, Brenda, Shelley, Lou-Ann) as well as The Dynamites and The Motormouth Kids. May play other featured roles as well. Strong dancers who sing and act well. Vocal ranges: all.
- The Dynamites: Female presenting, late teens to 20s, Black. The Dynamites consist of Judine, Kamilah, and Shayna. They are a talented vocal trio featured in many numbers, usually in tight harmony. Vocal ranges: soprano, mezzo, and alto with strong high belt.
