Book by Mark O’Donnel & Thomas Meehan
Music by Marc Shaiman
Lyrics by Scott Wittman & Marc Shaiman
Directed by Robert Salberg
Support the Be-Blac Foundation’s Misson; “Develop and grow the black community through generational leadership, partnering and supporting black owned, run, and operated businesses/nonprofits, and strengthening Black families.”
The story: The 1950s are out, and change is in the air! Hairspray, winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, is a family-friendly musical, piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs. It’s 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen, Tracy Turnblad, has only one desire – to dance on the popular “Corny Collins Show.” When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob, Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network… all without denting her ‘do!
BE BLAC FOUNDATION
Black Leaders Action Council
At the Be BLAC Foundation, we believe in the power of legacy. Our mission is to develop and grow the Black community through generational leadership, support for Black-owned and operated businesses, and by strengthening Black families throughout Marion and Polk County.
We do this through our three core pillars:
Business Development
Supporting new and existing Black-owned businesses through community, support, education, and capacity building.
Education Impact
Elevating and advancing academic support for our next generation.
Community Outreach
Organizing BE-BLAC community gatherings and acting as a connecting hub for Black-initiated community events.
**Black engagement equals Black empowerment—**and it’s what we strive to do.
Learn more. Get involved. Be BLAC.
www.beblacfoundation.org
626 High St. NE, Suite 307, Salem, OR 97301
