Audition Schedule (No appointments. Sign-up required.)
Auditions: ( please attend one of the following) Monday, April 21st or Tuesday, April 22nd at 7:00pm
Callbacks: Wednesday, April 23rd at 7:00pm
SHOW 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 plus-size 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!
AUDITION WILL INCLUDE
Auditions will consist of an individual vocal audition for each person, followed by a group movement audition.
MUSIC: Sing best 16-32 bars (or approximately 1 min) of Broadway song. Accompanist provided. Please bring sheet music. No soundtracks. A capella not preferred.
DANCE: Come dressed to move, preferably with jazz shoes (no tennis shoes or sandals). Learn the designated movement combination HERE.
Video submission will be accepted .
REHEARSALS
Mandatory First Cast Meeting: Thursday, May 1st at 7:00pm
First Rehearsal: Monday, May 5th at, 7:00pm
Rehearsal will be May 5th - June 12th and generally run Monday-Friday from 6-10pm (most nights start at 7pm) and some Saturday mornings, depending on the cast's availability and if scenes/choreography need additional time.
A definitive rehearsal calendar, determined from the availability of those cast, will be shared at the first cast meeting. Every attempt is made to set a rehearsal calendar that is personnel-efficient prior to June 2nd Sequence Week, requiring attendance only when you are active onstage.
Rehearsal times and required attendance dates will vary by character and ensemble group. Please be sure to list ALL conflicts on your audition form, including days we do not specify we have rehearsals. Any conflicts must be specified on audition sign-up form.
Set, props, & costume workdays will be on Saturdays.
Starting June 2nd: Required attendance for all. No individual conflicts will be accepted. Cast MUST be available for all final rehearsals and performances:
Sequence Week: June 2nd - 7th
Tech Week: June 9th - June 12th
9 Performances: June 13th-14th, June 20th-21st, June 27th-28th
MANDATORY SET STRIKE Sunday, June 29th
Audition Location:
New Vida Center
3727 W Kiest Blvd, Dallas, TX 75233
Please contact communications@gifca.org with any questions.