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 Hair Vocal Selections (Sheet Music)
 Hair Original Broadway Cast Recording
 Hair 1979 Film Version on DVD
 Download complete London Cast Recording of Hair
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Hair, the first ever rock opera, opened in the late 60s, offering an insight into the decade of the flower children. It shocked audiences for its lyrics and subject matter, as well as onstage nudity.
The original script contains a nude scene, but it is not essential to the plot and individual productions may or may not choose to include it. The original script also contains some racist language which again, may be edited.
This is an excellent show to showcase young performers of all ethnicities and body types.
Audition Preparation Suggestions for Hair
Because this is a rock musical, a song from another rock musical is your best audition choice. If you are female you might also look at songs by Carly Simon.
Risk-taking is essential for this show, so take this into consideration when choosing your audition material.
All performers must be able to move well.
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- Claude (Rock Baritone/Tenor, late teens, nudity required)
- The most beautiful beast in the forest. Smart, attractive male, with a playful side; a lover of life and the picture of a young man next door of the 60's. Strong actor. Berger's best friend, recently drafted whose only valuable possession, other than his freedom, is his hair. A charismatic leader that women adore, boys emulate and men will follow into the breach. A man of conscience who struggles with the conflict of what his heart tells him is right and what the authorities around him lead him to believe.
- George Berger (Tenor, late teens)
- A social activist recently banished from high school. An unrestrained animal. He knows what is right and sticks to it no matter the consequence. The leader of the tribe. High energy, athletic, wild. Strong presence and, though he may be a young man, he is looked up to. Must be willing to appear nude. Rock Baritone/Tenor.
- Sheila (Rock Alto/Belter, late teens, nudity required)
- A second semester student and passionate protester from NYU who lives with Berger and Claude, aspires to spread love, loves Berger but having Claude's baby. The most intelligent of the tribe. Wants to change society through peaceful protest. Not necessarily perfect on the outside, but must have a strong voice and presence.
- Jeanie (Alto, late teens)
- A follower, not a leader. Incredibly sweet, understands Claude better than anyone. Wise, passionate, creative woman, who is pregnant with the tribe's baby. She has taken every drug, and takes care of the tribe. Strong actress to play comedic and dramatic scenes.
- Crissy (Mezzo, late teens)
- a flower child mourning a lost love - The youngest female of the tribe. Sings "Frank Mills".
- Dionne (Alto/Mezzo Belt, late teens, African-American)
- Sassy and lots of fun. Great with comedy and ad-lib vocals.
- Hud (Soul/Rock Baritone/Tenor, late teens, African-American)
- Speaks his mind and hopes you can keep up with him. High energy, spiritual performer with a strong voice and presence. A true tone setter that is a natural on stage in any situation.
- Woof ( Rock Baritone/Tenor, late teens)
- May not want to admit it but he is gay. A young animal. High energy, versatile performer. Must be a natural with comedy. Looks up to Berger and Mick Jagger... in many ways.
- TOURIST COUPLE:
- Two male performers, strong comic timing. One must be willing to appear as a believeable woman, while the other is her miserable husband. May double as tribe.
- TRIBE: This is not a "chorus", as the entire cast is a true ensemble. Tribe members sing many featured songs including "Aquarius", "Black Boys", "White Boys", "Walking in Space", "Electric Blues", "Hippie Life", etc., and play many roles in the show including the PRINCIPALS, MOTHER/FATHER, historical figures, and more. Energetic, creative performers with heart and passion.
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