A Musical Fable "Gypsy" Seeks Children and Teens
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Directors are looking for boys and girls ages 9+ for a musical fable "Gypsy". More details are below. About the musical: 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 information: People seeking acting roles should come prepared to sing part of any song ‘a capella’. Choose a song comfortable for you, not necessarily from the show. Those interested in dance will be asked to speak about their interest and experience. To minimize your waiting time, you will be sent an email indicating when you should arrive - expect to be there about an hour (or at least that’s our hope). If you're interested, please apply.
6 roles
An up-and-coming vaudeville star, and Mama Rose’s younger daughter. Her onstage demeanor is sugary-sweet, cute, and adorable. Mama Rose’s shining star. Strong singer and dancer. 2 songs/9 pages/4 dance numbers
4-6 females/males. Baby June’s back-up dancers and singers; auditioning children; one character briefly plays an instrument badly (clarinet, violin, other?). 3 songs/4 pages/3 dance numbers
Baby June as a teenager. Strong singer and dancer. Runs away with Tulsa. 4 songs/16 pages.
One of the “Farm Boys”, June’s back-up group. Strives to break out of the troupe with an act of his own. Runs away with June. Sings “All I Need Is the Girl.” Good singer; dancing an asset. Featured in the last six scenes of Act 1. 3 “Farm Boys” songs/ 1 solo song/13 pages.
June’s back-up dancers and singers; speaking roles; L.A., Yonkers, & Angie. Featured in the last six scenes of Act 1. 3 songs/12 pages/1 dance number
Louise’s back-up dancers and singers; some speaking roles; Agnes, Marjorie May, Dolores, Thelma, & Gail. Featured in the first two scenes of Act 2. 1 song/4-8 pages (role dependant).
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