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ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE
Director: Kat Moser-Priddy  
Musical Director: Jacob Priddy
First rehearsal: May 13
Opens: May 30
Closes: June 21
 
PATSY CLINE – Female, Caucasian, 25 - 35 (to play 30)
The show's iconic country singer and central character. Alto, Mezzo-Soprano. A soulful, versatile vocalist with a strong belt and ease of the country vocal style, with excellent pitch, phrasing, and ability to match Patsy’s tone and delivery. Must carry a 25+ song list and sing in Patsy’s signature style while bringing emotional depth to the character—previous experience playing the role is a strong plus. The role will be understudied. ROLE IS CAST – Seeking understudy only.
 
LOUISE SEGER – Female, Caucasian, 40-60
A fan of Patsy Cline from Texas, she shares her memories of many years ago. Like her memories, Louise is timeless, stuck in the era of Patsy Cline's short but stellar career. The role will be understudied. ROLE IS CAST – Seeking understudy only.
WAITRESS
Director: Kevin P Hill
Choreographer: Ashley Chasteen  
Musical Director: Jacob Priddy
First rehearsal: June 10
Opens: June 27
Closes: July 19
 
JENNA – Female, 20’s-30’s, Any ethnicity
A woman stuck in her life as an unhappily married waitress in a small town. Finds some happiness and expression through her meticulous baking of pies and her friendships with her coworkers, Dawn and Becky. She lives her life paycheck-to-paycheck, day by day, and wants nothing more than to get away and start fresh, unbeknownst to her destructive husband, Earl. Must have a fantastic pop/rock voice with great range. The role will be understudied.
 
DAWN – Female, 20’s, Any ethnicity
She's the youngest of the waitresses. Thick glasses and hair parted 14 centimeters to the left — eccentric is the nice way to say she’s slightly unusual and not so slightly OCD. She sets the tables, painstakingly ensuring each salt and pepper shaker is equidistant from the napkin holder. Must have an excellent pop/rock/folk voice. The role will be understudied.
 
BECKY – Female, late 30’s-early 50’s, Black
The oldest of the three waitresses. Irreverent, irascible, been there, made it back, and somehow kept her forward and sometimes wicked sense of humor with excellent comedic timing. Must have a soulful pop voice with an excellent pop belt. The role will be understudied.
 
DR. POMATTER – Male, 30s-early 40s, Any ethnicity
Handsome, endearing, and neurotic with a warm, if clumsy, matter. Jenna’s gynecologist with whom an unexpected extramarital affair is born. He has a quirky sense of humor and a big heart, even though he’s contributing to the affair. Requires an Actor with impeccable comedic timing and must move well. Should have a powerful pop/rock tenor that can easily navigate Sara Bareilles's musical style. The role will be understudied.
 
EARL – Male, 20’s-30’s, Caucasian
Jenna’s husband. Peaked in high school, handsome in a gruff way, but that face is clouded with broken dreams, drowned with cheap beer. Just enough narcissism mixed with stupidity to be a potent Molotov cocktail that can explode into unexpected anger one second and then turn into a sobbing mess the next. Actors auditioning for EARL would need to come prepared with a song in the vein of Elton John or a similar contemporary singer/songwriter. Guitar playing is a big plus. The role will be understudied.
 
OGIE – Male, 30’s, Any ethnicity
Strange, yet oddly lovable. He becomes slightly obsessed with Dawn (in a hilarious yet endearing way) after she goes on a 5-minute date with him. Quirky, incredibly persistent, and odd, yet kind. Should have excellent comedic timing and an excellent pop/rock tenor voice. The role will be understudied.
 
JOE – Male, 60’s-70’s, Any ethnicity
The owner of the diner where Jenna, Dawn, Becky, and Cal work. A seemingly old, curmudgeonly man with a soft spot for Jenna (and her pie), but picks when that warmth allows itself to be shown. A sarcastically funny and no-nonsense guy with a keen ability to read people. Very funny. The role will be understudied.
 
CAL – Male, 40’s, Any ethnicity
A chef at the diner. A “Salt of the Earth” guy’s guy surrounded by gals. Brash, impatient, unsentimental, but somehow charming. Should have a strong pop/rock voice with incredible comedic chops. Must have a strong contemporary baritone singing voice in Sara Bareilles's style and excellent comedic timing. Will understudy the role of JOE.
 
LULU – Young Girl, 4-5 years old, Caucasian
Jenna’s daughter. A sweet, carefree child who appears in the last scene of the show. Actor should be confident and able to engage in a small amount of dialogue and movement on stage. Must be shorter than 42”. The role will be double-cast.
 
ENSEMBLE – Any gender, 20’s – 40’s,  Any ethnicity
Versatile, experienced performers to portray various Chorus parts and understudy Principals. Actors with dance backgrounds are desired. All must sing very well. 
HAIRSPRAY
Director / Choreographer: Christopher Campbell   
Musical Director: Nathan Urdangen
First rehearsal: July 8
Opens: July 25
Closes: August 16
 
TRACY TURNBLAD – Female, 18 - 25, Caucasian
The unsuspecting protagonist who is large and in charge. She is confident, talented, and incredibly determined. She is a romantic with a good heart and a desire to cut up the dance floor. She is always on top of the latest trends and must dance very well. The role will be understudied.
 
EDNA TURNBLAD – Male, 40 - 55, Caucasian
Tracy's big, blonde mother is a working housewife who has lost her confidence and dreams of being a plus-size clothing designer. She is boisterous and commanding, played by a male in drag. The role will be understudied.
 
WILBUR TURNBALD – Male, 40 - 55, Caucasian
Tracy's simple-minded and kind father. He owns a joke shop and supports his daughter despite everything else. He loves his wife, Edna, very much. The role will be understudied.
 
VELMA VON TUSSLE – Female, 40 - 55, Caucasian
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. The role will be understudied.
 
AMBER VON TUSSLE – Female, 18 - 25, Caucasian
She is pretty, thin, shallow, snobby, and racist and always feels the need to be the center of attention. Although she can't dance, she is expected to win Miss Baltimore Hairspray. The role will be understudied.
 
CORNY COLLINS – Male, 25 - 40, Caucasian
The charismatic host of the Corny Collins Show. He is good-looking and smooth-talking; he is a genuinely nice guy on and off camera. The role will be understudied.
 
PENNY PINGLETON – Female, 18 - 25, Caucasian
Tracy's best friend and dorky sidekick. She is not the brightest girl, but she has good intentions. Bursting to escape her mother's dominating control, she falls for Seaweed with childlike curiosity. The role will be understudied.
 
LINK LARKIN - Male, 18 - 25, Caucasian
The star heartthrob on Corny Collins' show. He is handsome and talented. Hoping to get his big break with a recording contract, he unexpectedly falls for Tracy.  The role will be understudied.
 
SEAWEED J. STUBBS – Male, 18 - 25, Black
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. The role will be understudied.
 
FEMALE AUTHORITY FIGURE – Female, 40 - 55, Caucasian
The actor portrays various Ensemble characters, including Penny's strict mother, Prudy, who is very conservative, controlling, and close-minded, as well as the Gym Teacher and Matron. This role requires strong comedic timing. The role will be understudied.
 
MOTORMOUTH MAYBELLE – Female, 40 - 55, Black
Seaweed and Little Inez's mother, she also appears as the Guest DJ on the Corny Collins Negro Day show. Big, blonde, beautiful, and proud of it. She is sassy and confident. Strong presence and dynamic voice. The role will be understudied.
 
LITTLE INEZ – Female, 18 - 20, Black
Seaweed's talented younger sister. A teenager - played by an adult. Requires a petite Actor with a dynamic voice.
 
DYNAMITES – Female, 25 - 45, Black
The Dynamites are a dynamic musical trio, iconic of the Motown era and the 1960s. Think the Supremes. Advanced singers and dancers.
 
ENSEMBLE – Any gender, 18 – 35, Any ethnicity
Fantastic singer/dancers to portray various Chorus parts and understudy Principals.
HEARTBREAK HOTEL
Director / Choreographer: Nikki Snelson
Musical Director: TBA
First rehearsal: August 5
Opens: August 22
Closes: September 14
 
ELVIS PRESLEY – Male, 18 - 35, Caucasian
The King of Rock and Roll. A good-looking leading man. A great singer who can embody the role will be understudied.
 
COLONEL TOM PARKER – Male, 45 - 60, Caucasian 
Elvis’ unscrupulous manager. Driven purely by profit. Cigar-smoking, a big presence, former carnival barker, and con artist. The role will be understudied.
 
GLADYS PRESLEY – Female, 35 -55, Caucasian 
Elvis’ mother, who is the closest person in his life, is a strong Southern woman who overly dots on Elvis but doesn’t put up with any BS. Strong Actor required. The role will be understudied.
 
VERNON PRESLEY & OTHERS – Male, 35 – 55, Caucasian
Elvis’ father. Also portrays several small Chorus parts and will understudy Colonel Tom Parker. The role will be understudied.
 
SAM PHILLIPS – Male, 25 - 40, Caucasian
Elvis’ first producer. Outspoken, tough, but sensitive southern man. Had a true ear and passion for authentic music, especially “Rockabilly.” Strong actor. Also portrays Frank Sinatra in one moment of the show. The role will be understudied.
 
SCOTTY MOORE / GLEN – Male, 20 - 35, Caucasian
Elvis’ first lead guitarist. Should be a confident straight-comedic actor. The role requires an actor/musician to play guitar live on stage.
 
BILL BLACK / JERRY – Male, 20 – 35, Caucasian
Elvis’ first bass player. A real goofball. The yin to Scotty’s yang. The role requires an actor/musician to play bass live on stage.
 
DJ FONTANA / RONNIE – Male, 20 – 35, Caucasian
Elvis’ drummer. The role requires an actor/musician to play drums live on stage.
 
YOUNG ELVIS – Boy, 10 - 12, Caucasian
Confident actor/singer. Guitar experience is a plus but not required. Role will be double-cast.
 
ENSEMBLE – 18+, Any ethnicity, Any gender
Excellent Actors who sing and dance very well to portray featured Ensemble characters and to u/s Principals. Instrumental experience is helpful but not required.