Dance Opportunities in "Gypsy" Show

Must play age 16 through adult Vocal range: Mezzo (C# to Eb) A shy and lonely teenager, earnest and loyal to her family. An insecure and awkward performer, pushed aside by Madam Rose in favor of talented younger sister June until she herself becomes her mother’s new pet project. Must be able to move well. Must be able to portray both the awkward teen and a sophisticated woman who becomes an experienced star in the world of burlesque.

Vocal range: Baritone Talent Agent for Rose’s children. Former Candy Salesman, now the act’s manager and Rose’s companion. Possible Husband #4. He has a heart of gold and the strength to defend the people he loves. Strong acting role. Movement skills a plus.

Must play age 14-18 Vocal range: Strong belt, Ab to D A former child star, now quickly outgrowing her act and her mother’s controlling nature. Has dreams of becoming independent and achieving serious stardom outside of Vaudeville. Must dance very well, including tap skills, strong Broadway singer, close harmony skills preferred. Splits and baton twirling a plus. May double in the ensemble.

Must play age 18-21 Vocal range: High Baritone. F to G A boy-next-door type who strives to break out of the troupe with an act of his own. Extremely strong dancer in all styles of show dance including tap. Good singer, charming, very athletic and handsome young man.

Vocal range: Mezzo Belt, C# to Db A stripper just past her prime. Big Broadway voice, strong movement/dance, ballet training helpful. A burlesque dancer who shares her dressing room with Louise. She was once a ballerina and still has some of the moves. A coarse broad who’s been around the block. Very funny. May double in the ensemble.

Vocal range: Alto Belt, G below Middle C to Bb A stripper just past her prime. Big Broadway voice, strong movement/dance, powerful character. A burlesque dancer who is tough and physically intimidating. Trumpet playing skills would be outstanding but not required. May double in the ensemble.

Vocal range: Mezzo Belt, Bb to D A stripper just past her prime. Big Broadway voice, strong movement/dance. Ditzy and sweet. May double in the ensemble.

Must play teenagers Must have strong singing and movement skills (including tap) as well as comedic timing. Will also play small character roles throughout the show.

Must play teenagers Must have singing and movement skills as well as comedic timing. Will also play other roles including Waitresses, Maids, and Burlesque performers in the Minksy’s Review.

Secretary at Grantzinger’s Palace. Has no patience for small-time acts or pushy mothers. Comedic role.

Louise’s Maid

Master of ceremonies for a weekly kiddie talent show. Hates stage mothers.

Jocko’s harried assistant

Rose’s father, does not believe that she or the girls will amount to anything.

Theater manager in Los Angeles

Representative of the Orpheum Circuit

Hotel manager in Akron. Has seen all of the trick show-biz people play.

Burlesque theater manager in Wichita. Always one step ahead of the cops.

Burlesque Stage Manager in Wichita, has seen it all.

Louise’s press agent

Famous French photographer

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