The cast of the Arts Association in Newton County’s production of “Hairspray” said audience members can expect to laugh, cry and be thrown back into the ‘60s for a time when integration was in full force and hairspray was everyone’s favorite accessory. “Hairspray’s” leading lady Tracy Turnblad, played by 17-year-old Shannon Harper, initially got into acting and the arts association as she was preparing to enter high school. “I went to go see the production of “Les Miserables” and I kind of fell in love with the cast and everyone who was involved and just joined by ninth grade year,” Harper
Hairspray cast ready to bring back the 60s
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