Barrington Stage Company Announces Summer Youth Theatre 2014 “2nd Chance” Auditions for HAIRSPRAY JR.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
BSC Press Director Charlie Siedenburg, 551-655-0968

Barrington Stage Company Announces
Summer Youth Theatre 2014 “2nd Chance” Auditions for
HAIRSPRAY JR.

Auditions March 1st by appointment only;
Callbacks March 2, at Boyd-Quinson Mainstage

(Pittsfield, MA)  Barrington Stage Company Youth Theatre will be holding a second round of auditions for its summer 2014 production of Hairspray JR.  in order to accommodate any actors who were not available during the initial auditions. BSC continues to seek actors between the ages of 13-19 and in particular is looking to fill the following roles:

Seaweed j. Stubbs (Male, African American, hip, street-smart singer and smooth dancer), Duane (Male African American, Seaweed’s wise-cracking side-kick), Motormouth Maybelle (Female, African American, radio DJ and the Queen of Baltimore Soul), Little Inez Stubbs (Female, African American Seaweed’s spunky and street-wise little sister), Link Larkin (Male, Caucasian, Baltimore’s biggest heartthrob), Nicest Boys in Town Male, Caucasian, wholesome, famed teenage performers).

All roles still available. Youth of all ethnicities, genders, and types are encouraged to audition. Auditions will be scheduled by appointment only at Barrington Stage’s Boyd-Quinson Mainstage, 30 Union Street, Pittsfield, MA, on Saturday, March 1 from 2-4 PM. Callbacks are March 2.  To schedule an audition appointment, please contact the BSC education department at education@barringtonstageco.org.

Hairspray JR., based on the film and Tony Award Winning stage musical of the same name, features the popular songs “You Can’t Stop the Beat” and “Good Morning Baltimore.” Filled with energetic dance numbers and unique characters, Hairspray Jr. is a show that celebrates diversity and will bring audiences to their feet with its positive message and off-beat sense of humor.

Actors must act, sing, and move well.  Those auditioning should bring a headshot or labeled photo and prepare 16 bars of two contrasting songs (upbeat and ballad) from two contemporary musicals of your choice.  No more than one selection may be from the musical Hairspray and all songs must be from published musicals. Please bring sheet music in the appropriate key and come dressed to move.   An accompanist will be provided for auditions. 

Christine O’Grady returns for her seventh year as director and choreographer. Her BSC credits include the popular Youth Theatre productions of Disney’s Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, All Shook Up, Into the Woods, Disney’s High School Musical, High School Musical 2, and Seussical. O’Grady served as the Associate Choreographer for the Tony-winning Broadway revival of HAIR and the recent national tour. She also choreographed the first NY revival of Alfred Uhry and Jason Robert Brown’s Parade for The Gallery Players. Sarah Brett England returns for her third Youth Theatre production as Music Director. Her BSC credits include Disney’s Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast.

Youth Theatre rehearsals for Hairspray Jr. begin on June 28 and performances run from July 23 through August 10 in Pittsfield at Berkshire Museum. Performers must commit to the full rehearsal and performance schedule.  Program is free and includes master classes. BSC’s Youth Theatre models its professional Mainstage productions and, as such, performers are required to sign a contract for this important commitment.