Hairspray Book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan, music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman.
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NCSU University Theatre - February 2018
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Directed by: John C. McIlwee
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Musical Director: Matt Hodge
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Choreographer: Tito Hernandez
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Set Design: Jayme Mellema
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Costume Design: Laura J. Parker
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Hair & Makeup: Laura J. Parker & John C. McIlwee
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Lighting Design: Joshua Reaves
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Sound Design: Kevin Wright
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Technical Direction: David Jensen
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Stage Manager: Nia Crews
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Production photos by: Ron Foreman
"The show’s design highlight is Laura J. Parker’s costuming. Eschewing many of the Broadway production’s now-tired silhouettes and patterns, Parker has created her own Hairspray from the cha-cha heels upward. She understands better than most how fabric interacts with light and with choreography. Her choices are functional, well-suited to character, and dazzling without becoming distracting. Did I mention that the female ensemble’s wigs are dyed to match their dresses? Yeah, that’s a thing that just happened." -Dustin Britt, Chatham Life and Style
"Laura J. Parker and John C. McIlwee have teamed up to master the vivid 1960s makeup palette and, more importantly, an array of structurally-sound and color-coordinated wigs--a brilliant touch." - Dustin Britt, Chatham Life and Style
