Hairspray
Tracy monologue from Hairspray
- Musical
- Mark O'Donnell & Thomas Meehan
- Women
- Playing age Teens–20s
- About 0:45
- Comedic
Tracy’s monologue from the musical Hairspray by Mark O'Donnell & Thomas Meehan. A comedic piece for women with a playing age of teens–20s, running about 0:45.
The setup
Turned away from The Corny Collins Show for being short and heavy, Tracy Turnblad asks why she is never good enough, and refuses to give up.
The full speech. Read it out loud twice before you start working it.
Tracy’s monologue
Why do they have to be so mean? "You're short, you're stout, you're not Council material." I wear the latest fashions, I keep up with all the styles. I'm teasing my hair as high as I can! (She sprays her hair with hairspray) Will they give me a chance? Encouragement? Appreciation? No, all I ever hear is… Detention! Is there no pity for a teen just trying to fit in.
Excerpt for study and audition practice. Read the full play for context.
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About Hairspray
- The musical is based on John Waters's 1988 film and won eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
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