HAiR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical
Directed by Al Fuchs
Choreographed by Jenn Colleluori
Music Direction by André Vermeulen
Under the Artistic Direction of Chris Miller
AUDITION DATES: Sunday, February 18th, 1:00pm - 4:00pm & Tuesday, February 20th, 6:00pm-10:00pm
CALLBACK DATE: Thursday, February 22nd, 7:00pm-10:00pm if necessary, by invitation only.
Please prepare at 32-bar cut of a song from the late 60's, the show, or a rock musical. Please be prepared to move/dance if requested.
*An accompanist will be available at auditions. Please bring either sheet music or provide a track.*
AUDITION LOCATION:
Haddonfield Plays & Players
957 East Atlantic Avenue
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
REHEARSALS: Primarily Sunday, Monday, and Thursday evenings
PERFORMANCE DATES: May 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25 at 8:00 pm / May 12, 18, 19, 25 at 3:00pm
SHOW SUMMARY
Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical follows a young group of hippies fighting the establishment, dodging the drafts, getting high, living and loving in New York City. It’s 1967: the Vietnam War raging and the Age of Aquarius is dawning. Claude, his best friend Berger, Sheila, and their Tribe of friends struggle to balance the demands of the harsh and violent world with their dream for a more beautiful and peaceful world. When Claude receives his draft notice, he must decide whether to join his friends in resisting the draft or bow to the pressures of society and his conservative parents, thereby sacrificing his ideals and, possibly, his life. Hair was a sensation when it premiered in 1967, as it brought the counterculture movement into the theatre and the national spotlight. The issues the show brings up -- alienation, civil disobedience, youthful defiance -- continue to timelessly resonate today.
PLEASE NOTE: Hair traditionally includes a brief nude scene, lasting between 30 and 60 seconds, in which actors may be requested to perform partially or fully without clothing. However, it is important to note that participation in the nude scene is not mandatory to be cast in the show. We respect everyone's personal boundaries and understand that not everyone may be comfortable with this aspect of the production. To ensure a safe and respectful environment, we will have an intimacy consultant/choreographer as part of our team to assist the actors/tribe in finding their personal boundaries and help to maintain those boundaries during rehearsals and the run of the show. We prioritize the well-being and comfort of our cast members, and their guidance will be instrumental in creating a supportive atmosphere.
There will be a question on the audition form regarding the nude scene. You will have the option to indicate whether you are willing to participate, open to further discussion, or unable to participate in the nude scene. We encourage open and honest communication, and we will respect your decision without any impact on your casting consideration.
We believe that Hair is a powerful and relevant production that will provide a unique and transformative experience for both the cast and the audience. We look forward to bringing this iconic musical to life and to seeing your talent and passion at the auditions.
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN - ALL ROLES OPEN
SHEILA: She is a wild and dynamic activist with the political t-shirts and buttons to prove it. A student at NYU. Her passionate involvement in things, be it causes or people, can be a source of humor for onlookers but in reality it is about Love. Alto with strong belt. Female. Age 21-40. All Ethnicities
BERGER: He is bright, funny, loud, wild and playful, but serious underneath. Charismatic and entertaining, he loves to make people laugh. He functions as the comic center of the show but goes from being comic to a tragic figure at the end. In other words, this is a role for a performer with great comic and dramatic skills. Tenor. Male. Age 21-40. All Ethnicities
CLAUDE: Berger’s best friend. He is gentle, the embodiment of the flower power ethos. A harmonious, ordered, balanced character, artistic, blissed-out, kind and funny. Reads all the newspapers and is concerned about the war and the state of the human condition. Tolerant and open he loves everyone in the Tribe and provides them with an emotional center. Loves Sheila. Tenor. Male. Age 21-40. All Ethnicities
WOOF: 20s. He is sexy, good looking, with an androgynous quality. A free-love nature freak granola boy. He is very much in his own world, a bit of a space cadet. In love with Mick Jaguar. Baritone. Male. 21-35. All Ethnicities
HUD: He has an energetic powerful personality. He is both intellectual and street hip. He scans the New York Times and the East Village. At times he is like a wise overseer. Baritone. Male. Age 21-35. Black / African Descent
JEANIE: She wears long hippie dresses and is the earth mother of the group both figuratively and literally as she is pregnant. Dry sense of humor, hippie freak granola woman. Obsessed with Claude. Alto with strong belt. Female. Age 25-40. All Ethnicities
DIONNE: She is warm and compassionate. A strong presence with a strong sense of justice and irony. Alto with strong belt. Female. Age 21-45. Black / African Descent
CRISSY: Late teens – early 20s but to play as young as possible. She is the youngest tribe member. She is pretty, innocent and vulnerable. Loves the idea of the Tribe, her new chosen family. Alto/Mezzo with belt. Female. Age 21-25. All Ethnicities
TRIBE (4-6 PEOPLE): Multi-cultural group of people who are present throughout the piece. Each Tribe member will have Solos/Features. Chorus / Ensemble. Ages 21-40. All vocals types. All body types. All gender identities.
MARGARET MEADE / MOM: Must be versatile and able to portray multiple parental roles. Very strong comedic skills. Female. Age 40-60.
HUBERT / DAD: Must be versatile and able to portray multiple parental roles. Very strong comedic skills and a strong falsetto. Male. Age 40-60.
Seeking singers and dancers; all genders, types, and ethnicities encouraged to audition. Performers of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, gender identities and expressions, and performers living with disabilities are encouraged to audition.
Haddonfield Plays and Players recognizes all the nuances within the current worldview have created divisions within our community. We believe that we can do better. The theatre community was built with the idea that many creatives in different areas can come together to tell a story. Well our story is now changing. We are committed to creating, nurturing, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion as we continue to carry out and expand our mission.
It is our mission to create a safe space for any actor, creative, and staff member indifferent to their race, gender, age, orientation, physical limitations, or body type. It is also our desire to help peoples from different minorities who have been typically marginalized and underrepresented a voice and a home at Haddonfield Plays and Players.
