We all appreciate it's an icon for a lot of people who know the story well. 'Everybody at the Guild wants to do this show justice: the board members, the entire cast and crew. 'A lot of people here lived through segregation and racism still exists,' Earman says. But the story is set against a backdrop of racism and segregation. 'Hairspray' is famous for its happy, upbeat energy and fabulous dance music. They're thrilled the Guild is producing it. 'It was awesome playing the villains Rooster and Lily together in ?Annie.' We're both very sarcastic and ?Annie' brought out our bad sides,' say Rogers.īoth say 'Hairspray' is their biggest acting and directing challenge ever. So far, Rogers and Earman have performed together in five Theatre Guild productions including 'Annie' and 'Oklahoma.' Both have played separate leading roles in Guild productions, too. She's got an incredibly big singing voice, is hilarious and she works so hard.' 'Dana faced some competition, but she's the perfect Tracy. 'Almost 90 people auditioned for ?Hairspray.' That's one of the biggest turnouts we've ever had at the Guild,' says Earman. 5, and her good friend, Ben Earman is directing. Now, Rogers is playing Tracy in the Vero Beach Theatre Guild's production of 'Hairspray,' opening Nov. 'Tracy's a dream role that's been on my bucket list ever since I first saw the show.' I have the right physical appearance, vocal range, dancing ability and the right personality,' Rogers says. 'Everyone told me I was perfect to play Tracy.
BEN EARMAN TV
The show's central character is Tracy Turnblad, a plump teenage girl who wants to dance on TV more than anything in the world. Set in 1962 Baltimore, 'Hairspray' features rock and roll singing and dancing a la American Bandstand, the popular '60s TV show with host Dick Clark. Dana Rogers remembers the first time she saw 'Hairspray' on Broadway in 2003.
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