2026-27 Performance Season

Tracy Turnblad - 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 cut up the dance floor. Always on top of the latest trends. This role should be played by a plus-sized white-passing actress. Gender: female. Age: 15 to 20. Vocal range: G3-G5

Corny Collins - The charismatic host of the Corny Collins' Show. Good looking and smooth talking, he is a genuinely nice guy both on and off camera. Corny should be played by a white-passing actor. Gender: male. Age: 25 to 35. Vocal range: D3-A4

Edna Turnblad - This role has been precast.

Penny Pingleton - 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. This role should be played by a white-passing actress. Gender: female Age: 15 to 20. Vocal range: A3-G5

Velma Von Tussle - 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. This role should be played by a white-passing actress. Gender: female. Age: 45 to 55. Vocal range: G3-A5

Amber Von Tussle - 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. This role should be played by a white-passing actress. Gender: female. Age: 15 to 20. Vocal range: A3-F5

Link Larkin - 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. This role should be played by a white-passing actor. Gender: male. Age: 15 to 20. G3-A5

Seaweed J. Stubbs - This role has been precast.

Little Inez - Seaweed's little sister. Loud, proud, and more than capable of keeping up with the older kids. Little Inez should be played by a Black actress. Gender: female. Age: 9-12.

Motormouth Maybelle - This role has been precast.

Wilbur Turnblad - 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. This role should be played by a white-passing actor. Gender: male. Age: 55 to 65. Vocal range: A3-A5

Prudy Pingleton - Penny's strict mother. Very conservative, controlling, and closed minded. This role should be played by a white-passing actress. Gender: female. Age: 40 to 50

Council Members - Brad, Tammy, Fender, Brenda, Sketch, Shelley, IQ, and Lou Ann are the famed teenage performers on The Corny Collins Show. Looking for teens with lots of personality and strong vocal and dance skills. Actors must be white-passing. Age: 15-20.

The Dynamites (Judine, Kamilah and Shayna) - A dynamic musical trio, iconic of the Motown era and the 1960s. Seeking three young women who are singers and dancers who complement each other. They don't need to look alike, but should be synchronous in their music and dance. The Dynamites will be played by Black actresses. Gender: Female. Age: Flexible. Vocal range: E4-A5

Motormouth Crew - Seeking 10 individuals who are strong movers and vocalists to be in the Motormouth Crew. These are school friends of Seaweed who have been wrongfully put in detention and are tired of hiding. Most notably, these actors will be featured dancers in 'Run And Tell That'. The Motormouth Crew will be made up of Black actors and actresses.

We will also be casting other ensemble roles. Some noteworthy roles in the ensemble include: Mr. Pinky, Gym Teacher, Cindy Watkins, Matron, Principal, Lorraine, Gilbert, Thad, Duane, Stooie, Beatnik Chick, Guards, and Newscaster. These roles give more texture to the lively world of 1960s Baltimore.

Director: Heather Brackkeen

Musical Director: Jaime Macklin

Choreographer: Ren Moore

Costume Designer: Emily Roop

Hair and Wigs: Melissa Rentfrow

Graphic Design: Cass Rentfrow