AUDITION INFORMATION:

“Anything can happen if you let it!”
If you are interested in auditioning for any of our casted plays at the Delray Beach Playhouse, see below for audition information. For further information, call (561) 272-1281 or sign up for our audition-specific mailing list below. The Delray Beach Playhouse is a community Theater. All roles are volunteer/unpaid. If you have questions, please email dbpauditions@gmail.com.

HAIRSPRAY

Book By Thomas Meehan & Mark O’Donnell | Music By Marc Shaiman; Lyrics By Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman | Based on the New Line Cinema film, written and directed by John Waters

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!

SEEKING: Local, Non-Equity performers for various roles and ensemble in the upcoming 2026 production of HAIRSPRAY. See breakdown for details. All performers should be 16+. Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to attend. See audition prep and character breakdowns below. 

DATE / TIME OF AUDITION: 

• Tuesday, July 28 between 6pm and 8:30pm, dance call right after 
• Wednesday, July 29 between 6pm and 8:30pm, dance call right after 

LOCATION: Delray Beach Playhouse (950 NW 9th Street Delray Beach, FL 33444) 

PREPARATION:

• Prepare 32 bars of a musical theatre song in the style of the show. Tracks are preferred and a Bluetooth speaker will be provided. An accompanist will also be available.
• You may be asked to dance. Bring appropriate clothing and shoes you can move in.
• Please bring 1 copy of your picture/resume (if available), glued or stapled together. 
• See Character Breakdown below 

*WE ARE ALSO ACCEPTING VIDEO SUBMISSIONS! In Person Auditions are strongly preferred, however if you are unavailable, you may submit a video by July 29th at 9pm. 

VIDEO SUBMISSION PREPARATION: 

• Slate: Your name and confirm that you live local to Delray
• 32 bars of a musical theatre song in the style of the show.
• If you have a dance reel, please include that in a separate video. 
• See character breakdown below 

IMPORTANT DATES:

• First Rehearsal: Monday, October 19th (rehearsals during the week in the evening)
• Performances: 11/20/26 – 12/13/26 (weekends)

PERSONNEL: 

• Producer: Kevin Barrett
• Director: Kelly Wygant
• Musical Director: Aaliyah Amoin
• Choreographer: TBD
• Stage Manager: Bridget Froemming 

Please do not call the Delray Beach Playhouse box office with questions regarding these auditions. Please email questions to dbpauditions@gmail.com.

CHARACTER BREAKDOWN: 

• Tracy Turnblad (Female, White, 18+ to play late teen): Our story’s unsuspecting protagonist, she is large and in charge. Confident, talented, and incredibly determined. A romantic with a good heart and desire to Dance! Always on top of the latest trends. Mezzo-Soprano with a strong theatre/pop belt.
• Edna Turnblad (commonly portrayed in drag, White, 40s/50s): Tracy’s big and blonde mother. She is a working housewife who has lost her confidence and dream to be a plus-size clothing designer. Boisterous and commanding. Often played by a male in drag.
• Penny Pingleton (Female, White, 18+ to play late teen): Tracy’s best friend and dorky sidekick. Not the brightest girl, but she has good intentions. Bursting to get free of her mother’s dominating control, she falls for Seaweed with childlike curiosity. Mezzo Soprano.
• Link Larkin (Male, White, 18+ to play late teen): The star heartthrob on Corny Collins’ show. He is extremely attractive and talented. Hoping to get his big break with a recording contract, he unexpectedly falls for Tracy. High Bari-Tenor with strong falsetto.
• Velma Von Tussle (Female, White, 40s): Amber’s mother and the director of Corny Collin’s show. She is a devious taskmaster and snobby racist. The former Miss Baltimore Crabs will go to any length to ensure her daughter is the next big thing. Mezzo Soprano strong belt mix.
• Amber Von Tussle (Female, White, 18+ to play late teen): Link’s girlfriend and Tracy’s nemesis. She is pretty, thin, shallow, snobby, and racist. Can’t dance but is expected to win Miss Baltimore Hairspray. Always feels the need to be the center of attention. Mezzo Soprano.
• Corny Collins (Male, White, 20s): The charismatic host of the Corny Collins’ Show. Good looking and smooth talking, he is a genuinely nice guy both on and off camera. High Baritone. Motormouth Maybelle (Female, Black, 40s/50s): Seaweed and Little Inez’s mother, she also appears as the Guest DJ on the Corny Collin’s Negro Day show. Big, blonde, beautiful and proud of it. She is sassy and confident. Alto with high belt.
• Seaweed J. Stubbs (Male, Black, 18+ to play late teen): Tracy’s classmate and friend, who is discriminated against due to his skin color. He is cocky but surprisingly lovable. Talented in song and dance. He falls for Penny. Tenor with strong falsetto.
• Little Inez (Female, Black, 18+ to play teen): Seaweed’s little sister. Mezzo Soprano.
• Wilbur Turnblad (Male, White, 50s/60s): Tracy’s simpleminded and kind father. He owns a joke shop and supports his daughter in spite of everything else. He also loves his wife, Edna, very much. Baritone.
• Prudy Pingleton (Female, White, 40s/50s): Penny’s strict mother. Very conservative, controlling, and closed minded. Mezzo Soprano.
• Dynamites (Female, Black, 20s/30s): Exceptional R&B and soulful pop singers. Able to sing tight harmonies and move very well – part of the ensemble.
• ENSEMBLE: 20s-30s, Corny Collins’ Kids (Tammy, Brad, Brenda, Sketch, Shelley, Etc.); Students; Hookers; Protestors