Hairspray

You can’t stop the beat! In 2027, we’re bringing Hairspray to the stage — a vibrant celebration of

identity, change, and community. Please note that this production comes with strict licensing

and casting requirements.

🔒 Casting Policy

In accordance with our licensing agreement, all roles must be cast in alignment with the

character descriptions provided in the official script. This includes the explicit prohibition of

blackface or makeup to portray characters of color.

Role Requirements Overview:

*These roles must be played by white performers

**These roles must be played by Black performers

Tracy Turnblad*
Corny Collins* – Host of the television show named after him
Edna Turnblad* – Tracy’s mother (must be played by a man)
Penny Pingleton* – Tracy’s best friend
Velma Von Tussle* – Amber’s mother and producer of The Corny Collins Show
Amber Von Tussle* – Link Larkin’s girlfriend and Tracy’s rival
Link Larkin* – Star of The Corny Collins Show
Seaweed J. Stubbs** – Tracy’s classmate and good friend
Little Inez** – Seaweed’s younger sister
Motormouth Maybelle** – Mother of Seaweed and Little Inez, guest DJ on The Corny
Collins Show
Wilbur Turnblad* – Tracy’s straightforward and kind-hearted father
Prudy Pingleton* – Penny’s strictly conservative and narrow-minded mother
Harriman F. Spritzer* – President of Ultra Clutch Hairspray
Mr. Pinky* – Owner of “Hefty Hideaway”
The Dynamites** – Cindy, Peaches, Pearl
Corny Collins' Kids* – Tammy, Brad, Fender, Brenda, Sketch, Shelley, IQ, Lou-Ann
Lorraine, Gilbert, Duane – Tracy’s schoolmates
Gym Teacher
Prison Matron
Prison Guard
Beatnik Chick, Female Prison Inmate
Ensemble: School students, sex workers, protesters, etc.

🎤 BIPOC Casting

We are committed to authentic, respectful representation. Casting for BIPOC roles will take

place on a rolling basis throughout 2026, with a final major audition round for all non-BIPOC

Roles in January 2027.

🗓 Important Dates

Auditions: Rolling through 2026 + final round in January 2027
Rehearsals: Sundays + select weekday evenings (scheduled based on your availability)
Show Dates: November 2027 Ballhaus Prinzenallee
Monthly Participation Fee: €42.50

🎬 Join the Hairspray Creative Team

Hairspray will be artistically directed by Kaliyah Wood and produced by Lauren Stephens, and

we are assembling a large, dynamic creative team to bring this powerful show to life.

We are seeking:

We strongly encourage BIPOC artists and creatives to apply for these leadership roles.

To apply:

Please include:

Your relevant experience in your chosen role.
A paragraph about your vision for Hairspray — both artistically and in terms of casting
What this show means to you.
A specific example of a time you had to think outside the box and creatively solve a
problem under pressure.

Let’s create something bold, inclusive, and unforgettable — together.