Young Talent Wanted for Upcoming Singing Audition "Gypsy"

Seeking young performers for the "Gypsy" Show. Please see the details below. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. About the project: Inspired by the memoirs of burlesque artist Gypsy Rose Lee, Gypsy tells the story of “Mama” Rose, an overbearing stage mother attempting to thrust her two daughters into stardom on a dying vaudeville circuit. We meet daughters June and Louise as children and follow the development of their act as they become adults, where June is the star, while the shy Louise plays a background role. When June runs off with one of the chorus boys, Rose decides to make Louise a star in her own right. Through unlikely means, Louise finds her identity as a performer. She adopts the stage name Gypsy Rose Lee and breaks free of her mother’s expectations, leaving Rose to deal with the fallout alone. Additional info: All auditionees ages 15+, please prepare 32 bars of music in the style of Gypsy. You may prepare sheet music or an instrumental track for our accompanist (preferred). Additionally, you must prepare an audition side attached to the sign-up link. You may be asked to read for additional characters, so please familiarize yourself with all sides of your preferred gender. Your side does not need to be memorized, but you should be confident and comfortable. Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to your time slot to check-in. All children must prepare the attached to the sign-up link cut from “Baby June and Her Newsboys” (m. 17-45). Accompaniment will be provided. In addition, all children must prepare the Children’s Dance Call (videos attached here.) This is a short and simple dance to see comfort with movement! Please learn the dance prior through the step-by-step tutorial and run-through videos. Rehearsals will take place Friday, Saturday, & Sunday evenings from (roughly) 6-9 PM starting mid-April. Performances are July 17-20, 2025 at Parkland College’s Harold & Jean Miner Theatre Note: The schedule is designed to allow performers to participate in multiple productions, activities, etc. If interested, please apply.