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 PRINCIPAL FEMALE CHARACTERS

Tracy Turnblad – A “pleasantly plump” teenager who dreams of fame and fights to racially integrate The Corny Collins Show.  Strong ability to act, sing and dance.

Edna Turnblad – Tracy’s kind, plus-sized mother – a drag role.  Edna runs a laundry business out of her home.
Strong ability to act, & sing.

Amber Von Tussle – Bratty, selfish resident princess of The Corny Collins Show, despite her lack of talent.  She is willing to do anything to win the Miss Teenage Hairspray pageant.  Must be able to act, sing & dance.

Velma Von Tussle – Amber’s scheming mother and producer of The Corny Collins Show, who pushes her daughter to seek the stardom that she never had.  Strong ability to act and sing.

Penny Pingleton – Tracy’s slightly dorky, devoted and perky best friend.  Must be able to act, sing & dance.

Prudy Pingleton – Penny’s uptight, high-strung, overprotective and often close-minded mother who is constantly disciplining Penny.  Must be able to act and sing.

Motormouth Maybelle – The owner of a downtown record shop and the host of “Negro Day” on the Corny Collins Show, self-described as “big, blonde and beautiful.”  Strong ability to act and sing.

Little Inez –Seaweed’s younger sister who tries to audition for The Corny Collins Show but is turned away because she is black.  Must be able to act, sing and dance.

The gym teacher – Teacher at Patterson Park High School. Acting role.

The Matron – Guards The Big Dollhouse. Acting role.

Cindy Watkins – African-American who sings and dances at Motormouth’s record shop. Speaking part.

Lorraine – African-American in detention, also sings and dances at Motormouth’s record shop.

Tammy – One of the “Nicest Kids in Town” and a Corny Collin Show council member. Act, sing & dance.

Brenda – One of the “Nicest Kids in Town” and a Corny Collin Show council member. Act, sing & dance

Shelley – One of the “Nicest Kids in Town” and a Corny Collin Show council member. Act, sing & dance
Lou Ann – One of the “Nicest Kids in Town” and a Corny Collin Show council member. Act, sing & dance

Judine – Member of The Dynamites, an African-American Trio.  Must sing well. Featured in “Welcome to the 60’s”.

Kamilah -Member of The Dynamites, an African-American Trio. Must sing well. Featured in “Welcome to the 60’s”.

Shayna -- Member of The Dynamites, an African-American Trio. Must sing well. Featured in “Welcome to the 60’s”.

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PRINCIPAL MALE CHARACTERS

Link Larkin – A teenage heartthrob and one of The Corny Collins Show Council Members who falls in love with Tracy. Strong ability to act, sing and dance.

Seaweed J. Stubbs – A hip “Negro Day” dancer and the son of Motormouth Maybelle who falls in love with Penny. Strong ability to act, sing and dance

Wilbur Turnblad – Tracy’s goofy father who owns the Har-De-Har Hut joke shop and is still madly in love with his wife, Edna.  He encourages Tracy to follow her dreams. Strong ability to act & sing.

Corny Collins – The eccentric and cocky host of The Corny Collins Show. Strong ability to act, sing and dance

Mr. Pinky – He owns Mr. Pinky’s Hefty Hideaway and gives Tracy and Edna a makeover. Acting role.

Principal – The principal of Patterson Park High School. Acting role.

Mr. Harriman F. Spritzer – The president of Ultra Clutch Hairspray. Acting role.

Gilbert – African-American in detention, also sings and dances at Motormouth’s record shop.

Stooie -- African-American in detention, also sings and dances at Motormouth’s record shop.

Duane – African-American in detention, also sings and dances at Motormouth’s record shop.

Thad – African-American in detention, also sings and dances at Motormouth’s record shop.

Brad – One of the “Nicest Kids in Town” and a Corny Collin Show council member. Act, sing & dance

Fender – One of the “Nicest Kids in Town” and a Corny Collin Show council member. Act, sing & dance

Sketch – One of the “Nicest Kids in Town” and a Corny Collin Show council member. Act, sing & dance

IQ – One of the “Nicest Kids in Town” and a Corny Collin Show council member. Act, sing & dance

 

ENSEMBLE ROLES FOR MALES AND FEMALES

Students –

Special ED Kids –

Hookers – Speaking role.

Beatnik Chick – Speaking role.

Guard –  Speaking role.

The Flasher in opening scene

Bum on bar room stool in opening scene

Mr. Pinky’s female staff

Protesters

Council Mothers –protest chant.

Police Officers

 

MUSICAL NUMBERS -- ACT I

Good Morning Baltimore -------------------------Tracy & Company

The Nicest Kids in Town--------------------------Corny & Council Members

Mama, I’m a Big Girl Now ----------------------Edna, Tracy, Prudy, Penny, Velma, Amber & Company

I Can Hear the Bells-------------------------------Tracy & Company

Miss Baltimore Crabs-----------------------------Velma & Council Members with Tracy, Penny & Little Inez

The Madison----------------------------------------Corny & Company

The Nicest Kids in Town (Reprise)-------------Corny & Council Members

It Takes Two----------------------------------------Link, Tracy & Men

Velma’s Revenge-----------------------------------Velma

Welcome To The 60’s------------------------------Tracy, Edna, The Dynamites & Company

Run and Tell That!---------------------------------Seaweed, Little Inez, & Detention Kids

Big, Blonde, and Beautiful------------------------Motormouth, Little Inez, Tracy, Edna, Wilbur & Company

 

MUSICAL NUMBERS -- ACT II

The Big Doll House--------------------------------Matron, Edna, Velma, Tracy, Amber, Penny, Motormouth, 
                                                                            Little Inez, Female Ensemble

Good Morning Baltimore (Reprise)-----------Tracy

You’re Timeless to Me----------------------------Edna & Wilbur

Without Love---------------------------------------Tracy, Link, Penny, Seaweed & Company

I Know Where I’ve Been-------------------------Motormouth & Company

(It’s) Hairspray------------------------------------Corny & Council Members

Cooties-----------------------------------------------Amber & Council Members

You Can’t Stop the Beat--------------------------Tracy, Link, Penny, Seaweed, Edna, Wilbur, Motormouth,
                                                                            Amber, Velma, & Company