Production:
HAIR
The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical

by Mark Winkler, Marie Cain, and Shelly Markham
March 2 - 31, 2012

Audition Dates:
Sunday, Dec 18th & Monday, Dec 19th
7:00pm
2317 Mechanic Street, Galveston, TX 77550

 

Rehearsals begin January 15th.

Synopsis:

HAIR is a rock musical with a book and lyrics by James Rado and Gerome Ragni and music by Galt MacDermot. A product of the hippie counter-culture and sexual revolution of the 1960s, HAIR tells the story of the "tribe", a group of politically active, long-haired hippies of the "Age of Aquarius" living a bohemian life in New York City and fighting against conscription into the Vietnam War. Claude, his good friend Berger, their roommate Sheila and their friends struggle to balance their young lives, loves and the sexual revolution with their rebellion against the war and their conservative parents and society.

 

The HAIR tribe consists of 16-20 male and female performers, minimum age 18 at the time of audition (photographic identification will be required). No maximum age but must be believable as characters aged 18 to 24. A wide ethnic diversity is strongly desired for this production (several specific roles require performers of color, but alternative casting is possible). While theatrical experience is helpful, it is not mandatory. (The original Broadway cast had a lot of first-timers).

 

Desired qualities:

* A strong singing voice

* Ability to move well on stage: Hair is not a “dance” show but it is very physical and requires the ability to move well and feel comfortable doing so.

* An energetic and outgoing personality

* Open minded approach to performance

* Collaborative performance ethic

 

Rehearsals:

Sunday through Thursday nights 7 - 10pm beginning January 15th.

 

Roles Available:

CLAUDE: (male, tenor) - A nice, young hippie who loves his hair, destined for the draft, and Berger's best friend.

BERGER: (male, tenor) - The leader of the tribe, an anarchist, loves his pot, and Claude's best friend.

WOOF: (male, high baritone/tenor - a good falsetto is desired) - Energetic, gay or bi (preference unclear), fun-loving, far-out, freaky

HUD: (black male, baritone) - The in-your-face African-American tribe member, more into play than politics, but definitely aware.

 

SHEILA: (female, mezzo/belt) - A street smart student and social activist who is totally in love with Berger.

JEANNIE: (female, alto) - Wise, sweet, creative, pregnant, a follower, but she also acts as the "Greek chorus" of the tribe.

CHRISSY: (female, mezzo) - A true flower child and street urchin who misses her former lover.

 

 

DIONNE: (black female, Motown belt) -  Sassy African-American girl, should be able to handle a strong Dianna Ross impersonation.

 

 

***While these are the clearly identified characters, other members of the tribe play various supporting roles and characters including: parents, high school principals, police, soldiers, astronauts, Native American Indians, Aretha Franklin, Abe Lincoln, various singing trios and solo vocal lines throughout the show. There are solo lines for almost all tribe members.

Requirements:

Please be prepared to sing a representative up-tempo song that shows off your voice. A piano accompanist will be provided (your own sheet music is required).  You must sing with piano accompaniment.

 

Dance: You will be asked to learn and repeat a short dance movement during the audition. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes for moving and dancing.

 

All actors will receive a production stipend.  Rehearsals begin January 15^th.  Rehearsals are held Sundays through Thursdays from 7:00pm to 10:00pm.  Performances are March 2^nd – March 31^st.  Performances are Thursday through Saturdays at 8:00pm and Sunday afternoons (March 11 & 18) at 2:30pm.

 

For further information, please call Kim or Jennifer at ETC (888) 762-3556.