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(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Exit 82 will present HAIR this summer, playing July 29 - August 7, 2021 at an outdoor amphitheater in downtown Toms River. The company is holding auditions for all roles. This will be a production open to and inclusive of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, and sexualities. Exit 82 asks for people to submit a 32 bar cut of a rock or musical theatre uptempo song. Submissions will be accepted until May 7th, 2021. This is a non-union production.
Particularly in today's climate, Exit 82 feels the need to share the message of this iconic production, which remains relevant as ever as it celebrates community, identity, politics, peace, and what it means to be a young person in a changing world. The production will be directed by Jennifer Nelson.
Click here for the audition page. COVID-19 safety protocols will be in effect throughout the rehearsal and performance period.
Cast Breakdown
Claude: Baritone/Tenor - Boy next door, drafted to war. Loved by all. Internally tortured by having to choose between what his heart believes is right, and his fear of authority.
Sheila: Mezzo-Soprano/Alto - Young college student and passionate protester. Wants to change the world and spread love.
Berger: Tenor - Tribe leader. Charismatic enough to start a cult. Animalistic, unrestrained, and dedicated to dismantling the system.
Dionne: Mezzo-Soprano Belt – Black - Fun, outspoken, and witty. A constant force/anchor for the tribe and the audience.
Woof: Baritone/Tenor - An accidental comedian with chaotic energy. Expresses an unapologetic and all-inclusive sexual energy.
Jeanie: Alto - Pregnant with the tribe's baby, and mother to the tribe. Silly but wise. A follower who has tried every drug under the sun.
Hud: Baritone/Tenor – Black - Larger than life personality, quick thinking and high energy.
Crissy: Mezzo-Soprano - An innocent and vulnerable space cadet. Easily influenced, looks up to Sheila and the rest of the tribe.
The Tribe: various solo parts - Energetic, creative, with a ton of heart and passion.
Exit 82: A Toms River Theatre Company, Inc. is a performing arts organization whose mission is to produce quality theatrical programming while providing an educational environment to unify the arts community and inspire artistic development.
