Auditions & Opportunities

HAIRSPRAY

Directed and Choreographed by Najee Brown
First Rehearsal: March 25th, 2026 First Performance: April 24th, 2026 Closing Performance: May 17th, 2026

SEEKING
AEA and Non-AEA Actor/Singers for the roles of LINK, SEAWEED, INEZ, and several ENSEMBLE tracks. All other roles are filled at this time.

WHERE
Auditions will be held in person at The Multicultural Arts Center, 41 Second St, East Cambridge, MA

WHEN
Wednesday, February 25th with appointments beginning at 6 pm. Callbacks will be held on the same evening.

CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS
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 performer. Age: 20’s. Vocal range top: A5 Vocal range bottom: G3

Seaweed J. Stubbs - 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. Seaweed should be played by a Black performer. Age: 20’s. Vocal range top: D5 Vocal range bottom: F3

Little Inez - Seaweed’s little sister. Little Inez should be played by a Black performer. Ensemble - Actor, singer, dancers of various ages to play a wide range of characters.

WHAT TO PREPARE
Please prepare a short musical selection (1 minute or less) in the style of the show. Please also be prepared for a dance call.

HOW TO APPLY
For additional questions or information or to request an appointment please email auditions@theumbrellastage.org and please include your headshot and resume.

CONTRACT
AEA SPT Tier 2 (2025 min. $405/wk)
Non-AEA - $2000 flat rate