"Gypsy" The Musical Seeking Cast
Actors needed for "Gypsy" the musical. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See more info 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." Additional info: Audition Information: Please prepare 16-32 bars of a musical theatre-style song with accompaniment that best highlights your range and skill. A pianist will be provided. No recorded accompaniments, please. There will be a dance component. Please dress to move. If you tap, please bring shoes if you have them. Not everyone will be asked to tap. Auditions will also consist of cold readings from the script. Callbacks as needed: Sunday, February 23. REHEARSAL SCHEDULE: Rehearsals will begin June 16, 2025, and run Monday through Friday from 6:30 to 9:00. They may run longer in the last two weeks before the show. REHEARSAL CONFLICTS: Gypsy is going to be a really fun experience, but it is also a commitment. Please be thorough in listing your conflicts within the rehearsal period. If directors know beforehand, they can be fairly accommodating with conflicts. However, no new conflicts will be accepted after the rehearsal schedule is made. Additional conflicts not disclosed may result in removal from scenes/the production. Performance dates: August 8-10; 14-17, 2025. See the document attached. If you are interested, please apply.
19 roles
Vocal Range F3-C5 – The ultimate stage mother. She lives vicariously through her two daughters, whom she’s put into show business. She is loud, brash, pushy and single-minded, but sometimes 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 is a must. Strong Mezzo/Alto with good low notes and belt.
(About 45); Vocal Range C3-D4 – agent for Rose’s children and 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. Minimal dancing skills are required. A Baritone who sings in one group number, two duets, and a trio with Rose and Louise. Strong acting role.
Vocal Range 3-F5 – Baby June as a young teenager. The older she gets, the less she enjoys being her mother’s trained pet. Strong Alto must 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 teen singer, close harmony skills preferred.
Vocal Range G3-E5 – Baby Louise as a teenager who grows up to be Gypsy Rose Lee. Should be able to move well. Minimum actual dance but very strong movement skills and acting skills are needed. Must be able to portray both. 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 B3-D5 – a stripper just past her prime. Big Broadway voice (Mezzo Belt), strong movement/dance, and ballet training are helpful. A burlesque dancer who 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.
Vocal Range G3-D5 – 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 B3-D5 – 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 C3-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 strong dancer in all styles of show dance, including tap. Good singer, charming, very athletic, and handsome young man. High Baritone. Chowsie is a small dog with a good temperament. Please do not bring dogs to audition.
One of the women’s dancing chorus, and strong comic skills are required. Featured role/ensemble.
Is the Grantzinger Theater, N.Y.C. production assistant. The comedic role. Featured role/ensemble.
Is the put upon manager of a hotel. Featured role/ensemble.
Is the Booking agent for the Orpheum Theater Circuit. Featured role/ensemble.
Is the rather aggressive owner of a burlesque theatre, Classic character part. Featured role/ensemble.
Cigar’s stage manager. Featured role/ensemble.
The Alcoholic MC of a weekly kiddie talent show. Featured role/ensemble.
The surly theatre manager in Los Angeles Featured role/ensemble.
The gruff, unsupportive father of Rose. Featured role/ensemble.
Singer/dancers who act as both the backup dancers for Louise/Gypsy Rose Lee and perform in the large burlesque numbers in the second act. Strong dancers. Some comedic skills are very helpful. Very minimal singing. A few have minor expanded roles. (Marjorie May, Dolores, Thelma, Gail)
Six young men sing and dance backup for teenage June, plus join in the number “Have an Eggroll, Mr. Goldstone.” Should be strong singers and dancers. Will double as small parts in Act I and Act II, plus some backup dancing in Gypsy’s strip routine. Must be very strong dancers and singers. Some comedic skills are very helpful.
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