Pre-Professional Production Intensive: Hairspray

The 1950s are out, and change is in the air! Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical, piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs. It's 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen, Tracy Turnblad, has only one desire – to dance on the popular "Corny Collins Show." When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob, Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network... all without denting her 'do!

Join our cast this summer as we put on in just 80 hours of rehearsal, and get to perform in Steinmetz Hall. Each rehearsal will consist of blocking, character development work, vocal rehearsals, choreography, as well as tech rehearsals combining lighting and sound elements to create a full professional production. There will be two performances open to the public after the program concludes. Ticket information will be announced at a later date.

Auditions: To audition, please submit an 32-bar cut audition video via an unlisted youtube link. The song choice should be a music theater piece of your choice as well as your headshot and resume to auditions@drphillipscenter.org by 5 p.m., May 16. To secure the early bird tuition rate, submit your audition before April 18.

Tuition: $625 if audition submitted on/before April 18.
$655 if audition submitted after April 18.

Registration: New this year, your first step to joining this program, is to submit an audition video. If you pass the audition screening, you will be invited with a separate link and/or code to register for the camp.

Callbacks: Saturday, June 14 from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. All will receive a callback notice and/or a dance call which will take place on Saturday, June 14, from 9 a.m.–5 p.m.. Cast list will be announced Sunday, June 15 prior to first rehearsal on June 16. There will be no refunds granted after attending callbacks on Saturday, June 14.

Rehearsals: June 16–27, from 9am–5pm (2-week commitment) 1 hour break for lunch – Please bring your lunch – closed campus off June 21 and 22.

Performances: June 27–28, 7:30 p.m. | Steinmetz Hall