Hairspray by Lima City Schools in Lima, Ohio

What To Know About This Production

With licensing arrangements from Musical Theatre International, Lima Senior High School will be presenting the original 2002 Broadway version of 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!



Performance Dates

  • Feb 28 Friday 7:00 PM
  • Mar 1 Saturday 7:00 PM

Auditions For Hairspray

Audition details are not yet posted. Check back later or reach out to Lima City Schools directly with any questions.

Audition Process

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  1. General info and privacy disclaimers
  2. Contact information and background
  3. Upcoming conflict calendar
  4. Time slots and preferred roles

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Cast List For Hairspray

Available Roles

  • 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 white actress.
  • 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 actor.
  • Edna Turnblad - Tracy's big and blonde mother. She is a working housewife who has lost her confidence and dream to be a plus-size clothing designer. Boisterous and commanding. Often played by a male in drag. This role should be played by a white performer.
  • 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 actress.
  • 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 actress.
  • 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 actress.
  • 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 actor.
  • 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 actor.
  • Little Inez - Seaweed's little sister. Little Inez should be played by a Black actress.
  • Motormouth Maybelle - Seaweed and Little Inez's mother, she also appears as the Guest DJ on the Corny Collin's Negro Day show. Big, blonde, beautiful and proud of it. She is sassy and confident. This role should be played by a Black actress.
  • 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 actor.
  • Prudy Pingleton - Penny's strict mother. Very conservative, controlling, and closed minded. This role should be played by a white actress.
  • Mr Pinky - Eccentric owner of Mr. Pinky's Hefty Hideaway who gives Tracy and Edna a makeover.
  • Gym Teacher - Featured speaking role
  • Harriman F Spritzer - Featured speaking role
  • Matron - Featured speaking role
  • Gilbert - Featured speaking role
  • Stooie - Featured speaking role
  • Cindy Watkins - Featured speaking role
  • Lorraine - Featured speaking role
  • Duane - Featured speaking role
  • Thad - Featured speaking role
  • Tammy - Council Member - Corny Collins’ Kids (TV show dancers) aka ‘the popular kids’.
  • Brad - Council Member - Corny Collins’ Kids (TV show dancers) aka ‘the popular kids’.
  • Fender - Council Member - Corny Collins’ Kids (TV show dancers) aka ‘the popular kids’.
  • Brenda - Council Member - Corny Collins’ Kids (TV show dancers) aka ‘the popular kids’.
  • Sketch - Council Member - Corny Collins’ Kids (TV show dancers) aka ‘the popular kids’.
  • Shelley - Council Member - Corny Collins’ Kids (TV show dancers) aka ‘the popular kids’.
  • IQ - Council Member - Corny Collins’ Kids (TV show dancers) aka ‘the popular kids’.
  • Lou Ann - Council Member - Corny Collins’ Kids (TV show dancers) aka ‘the popular kids’.
  • Judine - Member of The Dynamites - Negro Day talented and vibrant singers on the Corny Collin’s show
  • Kamilah - Member of The Dynamites - Negro Day talented and vibrant singers on the Corny Collin’s show
  • Shayna - Member of The Dynamites - Negro Day talented and vibrant singers on the Corny Collin’s show
  • Ensemble - Students, Hookers, Beatnik Chick, Guard, Principal

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