Wheaton Drama Announces Casting for "Hairspray" and Upcoming Auditions for Radio Play "Miracle on 34th Street"

CAST SELECTED FOR HAIR SPRAY

Patrick Stinson, Director for Wheaton Drama’s production Hairspray announces the following cast:

Motor Mouth (Michelle Bester), Amber (Abby Boegh), Velma (Sandra Cadas), Wilbur (Craig Gustafson), Dynamite (Annie Hanlin), Link (Conner Hernadez), Prudy (Yvette Herczeg), Pinky, Principal, Spritzer, Guard (Dan Hitzemann), Seaweed (Cordero Johnson), Penny (Allison Kasbee), Gilbert (Ibrahim Mahamane), Little Inex (Tiana Maravilla), Brad (Garrett Martin), Corny Collins (Bobby McNeily), Fender (Aiden Moran). Tammy (Sarah Morton), Dynamite, Lorraine (Miciah Oliver-Long), Louann (Heather Pauliks), IQ (Fletcher Peterson), Sketch (Aidan Schill), Tracy (Ellie Schober), Edna (Steve Schroeder), Matron/gym teacher (Allison Scigalski), Brenda (Johannah Swank), Shelly (Danielle Walker), Dynamite/Cindy (Nichole Williams), Ensemble (Tony Calkins, Kylie Edmonds, Kayla Hilliker, Mamie Lobini).

Hairspray will be performed Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 3pm from November 20 - December 13 at Wheaton Drama’s Playhouse 111, 111 N. Hale Street in Wheaton. Contact 630-260-1820 or www.wheatondrama.org for further information or purchase of tickets.

AUDITIONS FOR MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET

Ben Dooley announces auditions for the radio version of “Miracle on 34th Street”. Auditions will be held Saturday, November 7th 2-5pm and Sunday, November 8th 7-10pm. They will take place at Wheaton Drama’s Playhouse 111, located at 111 N. Hale Street, Wheaton.

Groups will be taken every 20 minutes. First come, first serve. There will be no callbacks, so bring your best to the audition. You MUST be available for all rehearsals and shows.

A note from the director regarding auditions: “Also, remember this is Radio Style, which is different from stage style. Everything is conveyed with sound—voice, music and sound effects. Characters are heightened and exaggerated slightly.

Therefore we are primarily casting for voice. You don’t have to look like the character, but that will also be considered when it’s appropriate. (i.e. we are looking for someone who can look like Santa to play Kris. No 20-somethings need apply for that role.) The age ranges after some of the roles suggest the age range that you need to sound and look.

This is a 1940s period piece so hair and makeup will be a factor. You must be able to look period. If you’re not willing to cut your hair, shave or make other adjustments to fit the period then please don’t audition.”

Ben has directed and produced over 100 recreations of old time radio programs and is looking for a variety of actors, including men, women, and children. More character details can be found by visiting our website: www.wheatondrama.org.