Casting Call for Musical "Gypsy"
"Gypsy" musical casting actors. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the breakdown below. 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. The celebrated score by Jule Styne and Stephen Sondheim boasts one glorious hit after another, including “Everything’s Coming Up Roses,” “Let Me Entertain You,” “Some People,” “You’ll Never Get Away from Me,” “If Momma Was Married,” “All I Need Is the Girl,” “You Gotta Get A Gimmick,” “Small World” and “Together Wherever We Go.” Additional info: Read Through | TBD Rehearsals start in January Shows February 27th – March 16th Please have a list of conflicts for January 1st – March 16th. If you are interested, please apply.
24 roles
Minimum actual dance but must have very strong movement skills, strong acting skills needed. Must be able to portray both the awkward teen and a sophisticated woman we know now as Gypsy Rose Lee. Must dance inside a dancing cow costume, must be comfortable with the character’s profession – stripping. The character is very scantily clad but never actually appears in the nude. Mezzo (needs light sound for “Little Lamb” and belt for “Let Me Entertain You.”) (Vocal range: C# to Eb)
Seeking a male actor to play the agent for Rose’s children, Rose’s boyfriend, and a possible husband number 4. He has a heart of gold but also has the power to defend the people he loves with strength. Minimum dance. A Baritone who sings in one group number, two duets and trio with Rose and Louise. Strong acting role. (Vocal range: Baritone)
Seeking a female actor to play a stripper just past her prime. Big Broadway voice (Mezzo Belt), strong movement/dance, ballet training helpful. A burlesque dancer that shares her dressing room with Louise. She was once a ballerina and still has some of the moves. A course broad who’s been around the block. Very funny. Will also play Miss Crachitt – Secretary at Grantziger’s Palace. (Vocal range: C# to Db)
Seeking a female actor to play a stripper just past her prime. Big Broadway voice (Alto Belt), strong movement/dance, powerful character. A burlesque dancer who’s tough and physically intimidating. Trumpet playing skills would be outstanding but not required. (Vocal range: G (below middle C) to Bb)
Seeking a female actor to play the ultimate 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. She is holding down demons of her own that she is afraid to face. Her voice is the ultimate powerful Broadway belt. Minimal dance but must move well. Comic timing a must. (Vocal range: Strong Mezzo/Alto with good low notes and belt.)
Seeking a female actor to play Baby June as a young teenager. The older she gets, the less she enjoys being her mother’s trained monkey. Strong Alto, must be able to belt a song and have decent dancing skills. The ability to do the splits and twirl a baton is a big plus, but not a requirement. Must dance very well, taps, strong Broadway singer, close harmony skills preferred. (Vocal range: Ab to D)
Seeking a male actor to play 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 strong dancer in all styles of show dance including tap. Good singer, charming, very athletic and handsome young man. High Baritone.
Seeking a female actor to play a stripper just past her prime. Big Broadway voice (Mezzo Belt), strong movement/dance. Quieter than her counterparts but her costume is wired with lights, allowing her to “shine” without working up a sweat. Ditzy and sweet. (Vocal range: Bb to D)
Seeking a female actor to play a stripper just past her prime. Big Broadway voice (Mezzo Belt), strong movement/dance, ballet training helpful. A burlesque dancer that shares her dressing room with Louise. She was once a ballerina and still has some of the moves. A course broad who’s been around the block. Very funny. Will also play Miss Crachitt – Secretary at Grantziger’s Palace. (Vocal range: C# to Db)
Seeking a female actor to play ф stripper just past her prime. Big Broadway voice (Alto Belt), strong movement/dance, powerful character. A burlesque dancer who’s tough and physically intimidating. Trumpet playing skills would be outstanding but not required. ((Vocal range: G (below middle C) to Bb))
Seeking a male actor to play Rose’s father/Representative of the Orpheum Circuit/Louise’s press agent. (non-singing)
Seeking a male actor to play a Vaudeville master of ceremonies/Theater manager in Wichita/Hotel manager in Akron. (non-singing)
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ENSEMBLE: seeking strong actors, dancers, and singers.
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