Hairspray- Cast List

We had over 70 people audition 34 parts for Hairspray.  I was really sad that I couldn’t cast more of the talented people who auditioned!  If you have an audition script checked out please return those as soon as possible!   

First rehearsal will be Monday March 5 at 7 pm in the Studio Theatre/Classroom where we auditioned.  The full rehearsal scripts and music should arrive from Music Theatre International in the next two weeks.  I want to hold off on our first rehearsal until March 5 when I have those to give out.  I will hand out scripts, music, and a rehearsal schedule and you will be measured for costumes then.   Please email m.cochran@mhtplay.com or call 270-444-6828  by next Wednesday at the latest to accept your role.

Please email me or drop off at the box office a biography and a photo of yourself for publicity purposes.

Cast

Tracy – Lea Morehead
Edna- Josh Morehead
Wilbur- Roy Hensel
Corny Collins- Fowler Black
Velma Von Tussel- Janet Bloomingburg
Amber Von Tussel- Madison Whelan
Penny Pingleton- Maria Miller
Prudy Pingleton- Kim Yocum
Link Larkin- Luke Wilkins
Motormouth Mable- Michelle Mundy
Seaweed J. Stubbs– Blake Denson
Little Inez- Jasmine Copper
Mr. Pinky- Shane Clapp
Harriman F. Spritzer- Tim Franklin
Dynamites- RaeAnne McKendree, Lindee Carner
Lorraine- Ronecia Galbreath
Duane/Thad-Michael Hassel
Cindy Watkins- Anitra Hill
Gilbert-Andrew Shannon
Stooie- Kendall Washington

Collins Show Dancers

*Connie-Katelin Burchett
Brenda-Sarah Byassee
Fender-Robert Carter
Brad-Bradley Duncan
Lou Ann-Maggie Malone
Shelly- Andrea Stepter
IQ-Cason Walden
Sketch-Nathan Walker
*Frankie-Jacob Weitlauf
Tammy-Emily Yocum
* Added dancer roles also in chorus

Adult Chorus (Matron/Hookers/Guard/Mr. Pinky’s Staff/Parents/ etc…)
Valerie Duncan
Lisa Humphrey
Jean Kitchen

Footlights Classes

New Trimester starts January 7, 2012.  Four youth acting troupes. Students receive classes in acting, theatre games and improvisation as well as have the opportunity to volunteer to assist in crew positions for MHT’s MainStage season. Each troupe also produces an annual show, in which everyone who is a member of the troupe is cast. Classes are held on Saturday mornings in MHT’s classroom located at 120 Market House Square. For class schedule, fee structure and further information, click here to find out about Footlighst classes http://mhtplay.com/classes or contact, contact the Education office at 270.444.6828 ext. 211 or email Director of Education at acochran@mhtplay.com

Photo from the production of Beehive

General Audition Notes

Auditions are usually held on a Monday and Tuesday evening. Adult shows audition at 7 PM. Youth shows audition at 5:00 PM. Auditionees may check out a perusal script 1-2 weeks ahead of time to become familiar with the play. At the auditions the director will assign parts at random and have auditionees stand onstage and read these scenes looking for a sense of character, expression, diction, vocal projection and general acting ability. They might also be asked to participate in some simple theatre games or improvisations. Some auditionees from Monday and Tuesday might be called back for an additional audition. If you are auditioning for a musical you should sing one of the songs from the show. If you are unable to attend the scheduled audition date please contact the theatre to see if there is an alternate audition time when other auditionees will be present. Alternate audition times are not guaranteed. We make a concerted effort not to have “private” auditions for roles. Perusal scripts for all shows may be checked out for three days with a $10 Youth script refundable deposit and a $10 -$25 Adult script refundable deposit.Casting for roles are based on a variety of factors in addition to sense of character, expression, diction, vocal projection and general acting abilitiy. Casting can be also determined by the heights and ages of performers when compared with others who have auditioned. MHT believes strongly in color blind casting and seeks to cast new people as often as possible. All roles are available at auditions. Preference is also given to actors who will accept any role! Should an actor be unable to perform every effort will be made to recast the role from those actors already cast in the show.