Female Authority Figure is a role in the stage version of Hairspray. This actor plays the Gym Teacher, prison Matron, and Prudy Pingleton. The stage age for this role is 40+.
The role of "Female Authority Figure" is not present in all productions. Some instead choose to cast Prudy Pingleton, or all involved roles, separately. For example, in the NBC live broadcasting of the musical, they cast Andrea Martin as Prudy Pingleton and Rosie O'Donnell as the Gym Teacher.