Talent Required for "Gypsy" Musical
Searching for performers for "Gypsy" Musical. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Regarded by many theatre professionals as the finest musical ever created, Gypsy is the ultimate tale of an ambitious stage mother fighting for her daughters’ success – while secretly yearning for her own. Set all across America in the 1920s and 30s, when vaudeville was dying and burlesque was born, Arthur Laurents’ landmark show explores the world of two-bit show business with brass, humor, heart, and sophistication. Rate: Unpaid. Additional info: Please prepare a single song selection of no more than 60 seconds (32 bars). Selection may be from the show or in a similar style. An accompanist is not available. Please bring your backing track on a device such as a phone or tablet. A Bluetooth speaker will be provided. If necessary, Callbacks will be held on Monday, December 11, or Tuesday, December 12 from 7 pm-10 pm. REHEARSAL SCHEDULE The 1st rehearsal is Thursday, January 4, 7-10 pm. The general rehearsal schedule is as follows. 4-5 days per week (teens/children are less). Mondays through Thursdays 7 pm-10 pm Saturdays am/pm until 5:30 pm and/or Sundays after 12 pm. Thursdays, March 7 & 14 are reserved for pick-up rehearsals OR performances based on demand. Attendance is required. Tech/Dress Schedule : Thursday, February 22, 6 pm-10:30 pm Saturday, February 24, 10 am-7 pm (with meal break) Sunday, February 25 – OFF Monday, February 26, 6 pm-11 pm Tuesday, February 27, 6 pm-11 pm Wednesday, February 28, 6 pm-11 pm Thursday, February 29, 6 pm-11 pm PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE (12 shows): March 1-March 17. CONFLICTS: Given the condensed rehearsal schedule, directors respectfully ask that conflicts be limited to 3 per cast member. More than that may affect casting eligibility. Note that NOT all actors will be called for every rehearsal; therefore, schedule adherence and conflict management are required for this show. Teens and children will generally only be called twice per week until February 10. If interested, please apply.
27 roles
Vocal range F3 to C5 The quintessential stage mother. Lives her life vicariously through her two daughters, whom she’s put into show business. She is loud, brash, pushy and single-minded, but at times can be doting and charming. Superb acting skills required along with a powerhouse Broadway belt. Minimal dance but must move well. Comic timing a must.
Vocal range G3 to E5 The older version of Young Louise. Must be able to transform from the mousy and awkward Louise into the sophisticated and seductive young adult Burlesque star Gypsy Rose Lee. Basic dance skills required but should be able to move well, strong acting skills needed. Must be comfortable with the character’s profession: strip tease. The character is very scantily clad but never actually appears in the nude.
Vocal range G3 to F5 The older version of Dainty June. Female. The older she gets the more frustrated with her mother’s domination she becomes. A Shirley Temple type child star. Must be able to belt a song and have strong dancing skills. The ability to do splits, high kicks, tap/jazz dance, baton twirling is a big plus, but not required.
Vocal range C3 to D4 Manager for Rose’s act and Rose’s loyal boyfriend. Male. He has a heart of gold but also has the power to defend the people he loves with strength. Minimum dance but must move well. A baritone, strong acting role.
Vocal range C3 to G5 Boy-next-door type. Strives to break out of the troupe with an act of his own. Sings and dances “All I Need Is the Girl.” Extremely good dancer in all styles of show dance including tap. Good singer, charming young man.
Vocal range B3 to D5 Experienced and wise burlesque performer, just past her prime. She was once a ballerina and still has some of the moves. A course “broad” who’s been around the block. Very funny. Strong movement/dance required, specialty: Ballet Stripper.
Vocal range G3 to D5 Bold and brassy trumpet playing burlesque stripper, past her prime. Female/Mature Adult. Tough and physically intimidating. Strong movement/dance required. Trumpet playing skills would be a plus, but not required.
Vocal range B3 to D5 Ditsy and sweet burlesque stripper, past her prime. Female/Mature Adult. Quieter than her counterparts but her costume is wired with lights, allowing her to “shine” without working up a sweat. Basic dance skills required.
Member of June’s “Farmboys.” Strong singer and dancer.
Member of June’s “Farmboys.” Strong singer and dancer.
Member of June’s “Farmboys.” Strong singer and dancer.
Singing and dancing member of the “Hollywood Blondes”.
Singing and dancing member of the “Hollywood Blondes”.
Singing and dancing member of the “Hollywood Blondes”.
Grouchy master of ceremonies at a weekly kids’ talent show.
Jocko’s Assistant
Rose’s father. He does not believe that Rose or the girls will ever amount to anything.
Theater manager in Los Angeles.
Representative of the Orpheum Circuit. Needs to move well.
Secretary at Grantziger’s Palace. Has no patience for “small-time” acts or pushy mothers.
Brusk, streetwise Burlesque theater manager in Wichita.
Burlesque stage manager in Wichita.
Louise’s big time press agent.
Famous French photographer.
Ensemble.
Ensemble.
Ensemble.
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