Various Producers | ,
New York, NY

DESCRIPTION

Notice: Audition Call Type: ECC

AUDITION DATE
Tuesday, January 6, 2026

4:00 PM (E)

CONTRACT
LORT Non-Rep / CORST
$1144 weekly minimum (LORT B) - Fulton Th

$1270 weekly minimum (CORST- Tier X) - Paying $1450 weekly - Maine State Music Th

SEEKING
Equity chorus dancers (Male characters) for HAIRSPRAY (See breakdown).

Co-production with Fulton Theatre and Maine State Music Theatre.

We are looking to cast people available for both productions

Fulton Theatre and Maine State Music Theatre are committed to diversity and
encourage performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as
performers with disabilities, to attend every audition

PREPARATION

Please be prepared to dance. Bring Jazz shoes, tap shoes, and character shoes. If asked, be prepared to sing two contrasting short selections of your choice in a similar style to the show. Please bring sheet music in the correct key. You are welcome to sing from the show. An accompanist will be provided. Also, please bring two copies of your picture and resume, stapled together.

LOCATION
Pearl Studios (500)
500 8th Ave
New York, NY 10018-6504

Holding room - Studio 304

PERSONNEL
Expected to attend:
Executive Artistic Producer of Fulton Theatre: Marc Robin
Artistic Director of Maine State Music Theatre: Curt Dale Clark
Director & Choreographer: Kenny Ingram
Casting Director: Jamibeth Margolis

See breakdown for other production personnel.

OTHER DATES
Callback Dates: January 7 - 9, 2026 in NYC

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

OTHER
Maine State Music Theatre does not provide cars to actors.

Maine State Music Theatre’s housing is diverse and unique per property.

ECC Procedures are in effect for this audition.

An Equity Monitor will be provided.

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.

Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.

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 Casting
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 Collin 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, 18 to 20s, Black. The Dynamites consist of Judine, Kamilah and Shayna. The Dynamites are a talented vocal trio who are featured in many numbers and usually in tight harmony. VOCAL RANGE: Soprano, Mezzo and Alto With Strong High Belt.

SALARY

LORT Non-Rep / CORST $1144 weekly minimum (LORT B) - Fulton Th $1270 weekly minimum (CORST- Tier X) - Paying $1450 weekly - Maine State Music Th

UNION

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