BYMS Advanced Drama to Perform “Hairspray Jr.”
Advanced Drama will be performing “Hairspray JR” on April 26th and April 27, for evening shows it will cost $5 for students and $7 for adults.
Mrs. Swarm, language arts and 8th grade AVID teacher stated, “The 1950s are out, and change is in the air! Hairspray JR. is the family-friendly musical piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs.”
Hairspray JR was adapted from the Broadway production that won eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, “ “Hairspray JR.” is a show that will celebrate your students’ diversity and bring audiences to their feet with its positive message and uproarious sense of humor.”
“It’s 1962, and spunky teen, Tracy Turnblad, has one big dream, to dance on the popular “Corny Collins Show.” When she finally gets her shot, she’s transformed from social outcast to sudden star. In balancing her newfound power with her desire for justice,” Stated Swarm.
“Tracy fights to dethrone the reigning Miss Teen Hairspray, Amber von Tussle, and integrate a TV network in the process. With the help of her zany, plus-sized mom, Edna, and guest DJ, Motormouth Maybelle, the rhythm of Tracy’s new beat just might prove unstoppable!” stated Swarm. The cast will include the following members:
Lighting and Sound Tech / Opening Monologue: Roxanne Bandy-Gomez
Tracy Turnblad: Alyssa Vogt; Veronica French
Corny Collins: Evan Goff
Edna Turnblad: Aidan Dobyns; Jake Flores
Wilbur Turnblad: Bob Engleby
Penny Pingleton: Grace Edwards; Kaylee Worrell
Prudy Pingleton: Isabella Borboa
Amber Von Tussle: Abby Franklin / Mackenzie Clifton
Velma Von Tussle: Jessica Landin / Adara Kerstetter
Link Larkin: Bryce Kawell
Seaweed Stubbs: Jordan Holmes
Little Inez Stubbs: Maya Alvarez
Motormouth Maybelle: Lyric Wilder
The Dynamites: Ashlee Holmes (Judine); Julie Hussain (Kamilah); Kiely Delaney (Shayna) — Also will be teen girls where possible on show & in school scenes
Mr. Pinky: Jake Napier
Council Members: Nick Theriot (Brad); Laurana Tetzlaff (Tammy); Caiden Gastil (Fender); /JakeF or Aidan D.(Sketch); Neurene Canawati (Shelly); Bethany Barks (Lou Ann); IQ? Male role… TBD
Gym Teacher: Musaffa Jaweed
Cindy Watkins: Sofia Sernaque
Matron: Lauren Tolleson
Principal: Kiely Delaney
Lorraine: Sophia Sernaque
Gilbert: Musaffa Jaweed
Male Guard: Nick Theriot
Newscaster: Caiden Gastil
Thad/Duane/Stooie — Male Roles… TBD
Beatnick Chick — Female Role TBD.
Go BYMS Advanced Drama! You guys are going to do great!