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Production of "Gypsy: A Musical Fable" Seeks Talent

Orillia, ON, Canada
ID: 260262Exp: 5/23/2024
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ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Directors are looking for performers for production of "Gypsy: A Musical Fable". See the details below. Additional information: Callback dates to follow, if necessary. LOCATION: Orillia, ON. This show features a WIDE variety of roles including: Leads, Featured Roles, Ensemble, Children’s Ensemble, and Burlesque Ensemble. Dancing and speaking only roles available! Performances for GYPSY: A MUSICAL FABLE will take place from November 7 - 17, 2024. For more details regarding this opportunity, please see the attachment. If you're interested, please apply.

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24 roles

RoseFemale45-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Lead Role. Mezzo-soprano F3-C5 - The ultimate stage mother. Lives vicariously through her children, especially June. Loud, brash, pushy, myopic, but underpinned by a vulnerability and charm which develops as she unravels. Minimal dancing. Confident movement. Quintessential Broadway singing voice. Think Ethel Merman meets Bette Midler meets Judy Garland meets Patty LuPone.

LouiseFemale20-30 y.o.All ethnicities

Mezzo-soprano C#4/Db4-D#5/Eb5 - Constantly overlooked in favour of June, she is delicate, meek, and unprepossessing at first. Blossoms into the titular Gypsy Rose Lee. Must be a confident singer and dancer, as well as comfortable with burlesque and risque numbers/costuming.

JuneFemale20-30 y.o.All ethnicities

Mezzo-soprano G#3/Ab3-D5 - The golden child, all grown up. Pretty, talented, “All American” pageant beauty, and resentful of Rose’s domination. Must be a strong/flexible dancer. Any proficiency with tap/gymnastics/baton or similar “vaudeville” talents would be an asset, but isn’t a requirement.

HerbieMale45-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Baritone Gb2/Ab2-B3 - Possible husband number four for Rose, and agent for the family’s act. Heart of gold, constantly being tested by Rose’s myopic quest for success. Minimal dancing, competent support singing in duos/trios.

TulsaMale20-30 y.o.All ethnicities

Featured Role (singing/dancing required). Baritone F2-G3 - All-American boy. Strong dancer preferably, but willing to accommodate someone unsure but capable. Member of the family act, but dreams of having his own. Eventually runs away with June. Sings “All I Need Is The Girl”.

ElectraBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Featured Role (singing/dancing required). Mezzo-soprano G#3-D5 - A stripper, just past their prime. Ditzy and supremely confident. Limited dancing, confident movement and singing. Sings “Ya Gotta Have A Gimmick”. Must be comfortable with a burlesque/risque costume.

MazeppaBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Featured Role (singing/dancing required). Alto G3-A#4 - A stripper, just past their prime. Brassy and supremely confident. Limited dancing, confident movement and singing. Plays trumpet badly. Sings “Ya Gotta Have A Gimmick”. Must be comfortable with a burlesque/risque costume.

Tessie TuraBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Featured Role (singing/dancing required). Mezzo-soprano C#4-C#5 - A stripper, just past their prime. Seasoned and supremely confident. Limited dancing, confident movement and singing. Ballet training, or ability to fake it, an asset. Sings “Ya Gotta Have A Gimmick”. Must be comfortable with a burlesque/risque costume.

Broadway/Hollywood BoysMale20-30 y.o.All ethnicities

Featured Ensemble and Burlesque Ensemble (singing/dancing required) Yonkers, L.A, Angie, others - The Family Act, all grown up. Forced into stagnation and arrested development by Rose’s lust for fame, they eventually leave for greener pastures. Confident but uncomplicated dancing and singing required, largely focused on high Vaudeville energy.

Hollywood Blondes/Toreadorables/Garden of Eden GirlsFemale20-30 y.o.All ethnicities

Featured Ensemble and Burlesque Ensemble (singing/dancing required). Agnes, Marjorie May, Delores, Thelma, others - the replacements after the original act is driven off by Rose’s singular quest for fame. Trying admirably to fill in and learn the new act, never quite living up to Rose's expectations. Mirror Louise’s journey of self discovery. Capable but uncomplicated dancing and singing required. Must be comfortable with burlesque dancing and costuming.

Miss CrachittFemale30-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Featured Ensemble (spoken only, may be double cast). Comedic, Production Assistant for Grantzinger’s Theater. Doubts the act and Rose.

PopMale70-80 y.o.All ethnicities

Featured Ensemble (spoken only, may be double cast). Rose’s father. Retired rail worker. Exhausted by Rose, refuses to support her delusions any longer. Gruff and stubborn.

WeberBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Featured Ensemble (spoken only, may be double cast). LA Theater manager, does not want to hire the act.

Uncle JockoMale30-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Featured Ensemble (spoken only, may be double cast). Vaudeville theatre master of ceremonies running a down-market kiddie talent show. Hates stage Mothers, especially Rose.

GeorgieMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Featured Ensemble (spoken only, may be double cast). Uncle Jocko's assistant.

KringeleinMale40-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Featured Ensemble (spoken only, may be double cast). Akron hotel manager. Jaded with showbiz types. Has seen it all. Fed up.

Mr. GoldstoneMale40-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Featured Ensemble (spoken only, may be double cast). Silent rep of the Orpheum Theater. A momentary messiah for the act.

CigarBoth genders30-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Featured Ensemble (spoken only, may be double cast). Wichita burlesque manager.

PatseyBoth genders30-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Featured Ensemble (spoken only, may be double cast). Witichta burlesque stage manager.

ReneéFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Featured Ensemble (spoken only, may be double cast). Louise's maid.

PhilMale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Featured Ensemble (spoken only, may be double cast). Louise's press agent.

Bourgeron-CochonBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Featured Ensemble (spoken only, may be double cast). A photographer.

Stage MothersFemale18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Featured Ensemble (spoken only, may be double cast).

Hotel guestsBoth genders18-56 y.o.All ethnicities

Featured Ensemble (spoken only, may be double cast).