“Take a Seat” Auction — Star in Hairspray and Help Replace Our 50-Year-Old Chairs!

Harbor Playhouse is retiring the creaky seats that have served Corpus Christi audiences since the 1970s. To help fund the upgrade, we’re auctioning the Corny Collins Cameo Experience: a once-in-a-lifetime walk-on cameo in Hairspray (playing July 18th - August 17th).

What you’ll win

On-stage cameo as a Baltimorean!
Backstage tour and selfie with our amazing set!
Your name on pre-show projection screen + two comp tickets for friends
A special gift from our amazing cast and crew!

Eligibility — Age 16 and up. Minors (16–17) must have a parent or guardian backstage.

Performance window — Winner chooses any show from Friday, July 26th through Saturday, August 16th (the 2nd weekend through closing Saturday). We’ll schedule a 15-minute costume fitting the evening before.

How to bid

Tap the link to our secure auction page
Choose from you bidding options: Opening bid $100; Minimum raise $10; Buy-It-Now $2500
Bidding closes Friday, July 18th, 5 p.m. CT. Highest bid wins; payment processed online immediately.

Every dollar goes straight to the “Take a Seat” fund—new chairs, same great community theatre. Be a part of the magic that has kept the Harbor Playhouse thriving in Corpus Christi for the last 100 years!

Take a Seat Auction

By Harbor Playhouse Company

Take a Seat Auction

Support Harbor Playhouse when you bid on the Corny Collins Cameo!