"Gypsy" The Musical Needs Kids Actors
Equity actors for roles in the Broadway production of "Gypsy". Seeking kids. See the breakdown below. About the project: SYNOPSIS: Rose, an ambitious “backstage” mother, treks across the country with her daughters searching for both survival and success with their homespun vaudeville act. Along the way, they encounter others in the shabby theaters they perform in who are similarly burdened by finding their own ways of surviving in show business. As times change, Rose is forced to adapt as vaudeville is replaced by burlesque even as her daughters find autonomy in radically different ways. Rate: Production (League) $2638 weekly minimum Additional info: Adition lunch 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM 1st Rehearsal: 9/30/24 1st Performance: 11/21/24 Opening Night: 12/19/24 Open Run – no closing date set EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition. PREPARATION Please prepare a traditional music theater song or standard (no more than two minutes in length) in the style/era of the show. Please bring sheet music for the piano accompanist. No singing without sheet music. Also, please bring your headshot and resume stapled together. If you are interested, please apply.
3 roles
Mezzo-Soprano. Young Louise struggles with the family’s focus on show business, as she is awkward, gangly, and painfully shy. Her awkwardness is capitalized upon by her mother, who shoves her in the chorus of boys who support her sister’s vaudeville act. Possesses a hidden strength that is often overshadowed by the presence of her extroverted younger sister. A strong singer and dancer.
Biracial; her mother is Black and her father is White. Mezzo Soprano. Savvy and outgoing, Baby June is the perfect child star, eager and extroverted. Has a strong, bright voice and the ability to carry solo singing. Strong dance skills, including a background in ballet and gymnastics.
Singing and dancing young boys who back Dainty June’s vaudeville act. Strong dancers and singers.
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