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LAST CHANCE TO AUDITION FOR THE BIG FAT ARENA SPECTACULAR

Announcement posted by Thurnham Teece 27 Nov 2015

Calling all young performers……If singing, acting or dancing is your passion, then don't miss your opportunity to be a part of the upcoming mega hit, HAIRSPRAY – THE BIG FAT ARENA SPECTACULAR when it bounces into the Newcastle Entertainment Centre in July 2016. 
Registrations are closing soon for auditions which will be held at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre on Saturday 5th December.  You MUST register your interest at www.hairsprayarenashow.com

Over 800 young local performers will have the opportunity to perform on stage with a full professional cast, including  theatre legend Simon Burke as Edna Turnblad, singer and actress Christine Anu as Motormouth Maybelle, mesmerising dance man Wayne Scott Kermond as Wilbur Turnblad, House Husbands’ Tim Campbell as Corny Collins, Dan Venz as Link Larkin and Lauren McKenna as Tracy Turnblad alongside a core cast of 30 professional singers and dancers.

HAIRSPRAY – THE BIG FAT ARENA SPECTACULAR is directed and choreographed by Callum Mansfield, who has recently worked on the national tours of Dirty Dancing, The King & I and the Arena production of CATS in Brisbane.

This unique performance experience also comes with an invaluable training opportunity - each young artist who auditions successfully will be put through a rigorous HAIRSPRAY boot camp and performance training process before going on to participate in the live performances of HAIRSPRAY from 15 to 17 July 2016.

All bootcamps, training opportunities, performance preparation times and performances take place during school holidays.
In 2014, Harvest Rain produced a major arena production of CATS starring Marina Prior and featuring over 800 performers. The production was seen by over 13,000 people and set a world record for the largest production of CATS ever staged in the southern hemisphere.   

With explosive choreography and stunning sets and costumes, HAIRSPRAY will be an unforgettable journey back to the 60’s.  It’s 1962, and pleasantly plump Baltimore teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire – to be on television dancing on the popular Corny Collins Show. When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star, but she must use her newfound power to vanquish the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin and integrate a television network – all without denting her ‘do!

Produced by Harvest Rain, HAIRSPRAY will be directed & choreographed by Callum Mansfield (Dirty Dancing, The King & I, Cats Arena Spectacular), Musical direction by Dennett Hudson, Design by Josh McIntosh and Lighting Design by Trudy Dalgleish.
Taking place at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre for 5 performances only from 15th – 17th July 2016.

HAIRSPRAY
Music by MARK SHAIMAN
Lyrics by MARK SHAIMAN & SCOTT WITTMAN
Book by MARK O’DONNELL & THOMAS MEEHAN
Based on the New Line Cinema film written by and directed by JOHN WATERS
By arrangement with Hal Leonard Australia Pty Ltd Exclusive agent for Music Theatre International (NY)
 
 
AUDITION DETAILS
 
You must register to audition at www.hairsprayarenashow.com
Auditions will be held at Newcastle Ent Centre on Saturday 5th December
All bootcamps, rehearsals and the show will take place during school holidays.
 
SHOW DETAILS
VENUE
Newcastle Entertainment Centre
 
PERFORMANCES
15th – 17th July 2016
Friday 15th July 1pm & 7:30pm
Saturday 16th July 2pm & 7:30pm
Sunday 17th July 1pm
 
TICKETS
Tickets from $69  (Transaction fees apply)
 
BOOKINGS
www.ticketek.com.au  or phone 132 849
 
www.harvestrain.com.au
 Calling all young performers……If singing, acting or dancing is your passion, then don't miss your opportunity to be a part of the upcoming mega hit, HAIRSPRAY – THE BIG FAT ARENA SPECTACULAR when it bounces into the Newcastle Entertainment Centre in July 2016. 
Registrations are closing soon for auditions which will be held at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre on Saturday 5th December.  You MUST register your interest at www.hairsprayarenashow.com

Over 800 young local performers will have the opportunity to perform on stage with a full professional cast, including  theatre legend Simon Burke as Edna Turnblad, singer and actress Christine Anu as Motormouth Maybelle, mesmerising dance man Wayne Scott Kermond as Wilbur Turnblad, House Husbands’ Tim Campbell as Corny Collins, Dan Venz as Link Larkin and Lauren McKenna as Tracy Turnblad alongside a core cast of 30 professional singers and dancers.

HAIRSPRAY – THE BIG FAT ARENA SPECTACULAR is directed and choreographed by Callum Mansfield, who has recently worked on the national tours of Dirty Dancing, The King & I and the Arena production of CATS in Brisbane.

This unique performance experience also comes with an invaluable training opportunity - each young artist who auditions successfully will be put through a rigorous HAIRSPRAY boot camp and performance training process before going on to participate in the live performances of HAIRSPRAY from 15 to 17 July 2016.

All bootcamps, training opportunities, performance preparation times and performances take place during school holidays.
In 2014, Harvest Rain produced a major arena production of CATS starring Marina Prior and featuring over 800 performers. The production was seen by over 13,000 people and set a world record for the largest production of CATS ever staged in the southern hemisphere.   

With explosive choreography and stunning sets and costumes, HAIRSPRAY will be an unforgettable journey back to the 60’s.  It’s 1962, and pleasantly plump Baltimore teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire – to be on television dancing on the popular Corny Collins Show. When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star, but she must use her newfound power to vanquish the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin and integrate a television network – all without denting her ‘do!

Produced by Harvest Rain, HAIRSPRAY will be directed & choreographed by Callum Mansfield (Dirty Dancing, The King & I, Cats Arena Spectacular), Musical direction by Dennett Hudson, Design by Josh McIntosh and Lighting Design by Trudy Dalgleish.
Taking place at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre for 5 performances only from 15th – 17th July 2016.

HAIRSPRAY
Music by MARK SHAIMAN
Lyrics by MARK SHAIMAN & SCOTT WITTMAN
Book by MARK O’DONNELL & THOMAS MEEHAN
Based on the New Line Cinema film written by and directed by JOHN WATERS
By arrangement with Hal Leonard Australia Pty Ltd Exclusive agent for Music Theatre International (NY)
 
 
AUDITION DETAILS
 
You must register to audition at www.hairsprayarenashow.com
Auditions will be held at Newcastle Ent Centre on Saturday 5th December
All bootcamps, rehearsals and the show will take place during school holidays.
 
SHOW DETAILS
VENUE
Newcastle Entertainment Centre
 
PERFORMANCES
15th – 17th July 2016
Friday 15th July 1pm & 7:30pm
Saturday 16th July 2pm & 7:30pm
Sunday 17th July 1pm
 
TICKETS
Tickets from $69  (Transaction fees apply)
 
BOOKINGS
www.ticketek.com.au  or phone 132 849
 
www.harvestrain.com.au