GYPSY
A Musical Fable, Book by Arthur Laurents
Music by Jule Styne Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Suggested by memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee
After June and Louise’s childhood stardom on the vaudeville circuit thanks to their pushy mother who lives vicariously through their success, the once talented and enthusiastic June decides to step back from show business, contrary to her mother’s wishes. As the popularity of the vaudeville era fades, Louise, the quiet and reserved sister, lands a surprising role in a racy burlesque show set in Wichita, Kansas. When the lead burlesque dancer is arrested, Louise drops her shyness, along with a shoulder strap and begins her transformation from shy, little Louise, to the sexy and sophisticated “Gypsy Rose Lee.”
Director: Brent Sigman
Music Director: Alicia Willard
Choreographer: Stephen Loch
AUDITION DATES:
Children roles: Monday, April 10 6 -7pm & Tuesday, April 11 6-7pm
Adult roles: Monday, April 10 7-9pm & Tuesday, April 11 7-9pm
Call Backs: Wednesday April 12 at 6pm
Rehearsals will tentatively begin on April 17th
Children’s Auditions:
Please come prepared to sing a short song! It can be anything you know well. Some examples might include “The Star Spangeled Banner,” “Let it Go,” “Happy Birthday,” or “My Favorite Things.” Please bring sheet music! You will also be expected to learn a short excerpt from Gypsy during the audition, and to match pitches with the piano.
Adult Auditions:
Please come prepared to sing excerpts from two different songs — approximately 16-24 measures of an upbeat song and approximately 16-24 measures of a ballad. Please bring sheet music! You will also be expected to learn a short excerpt from Gypsy during the audition. You may be asked to match pitches with the piano, to determine range.
Stay up to date by following our facebook page for the latest information: https://www.facebook.com/ColumbianTheatre/
For more detailed information about the show and characters, visit this website: http://stageagent.com/shows/musical/1347/gypsy
Characters:
Principals
(6 female; 2 male)
Rose — the Mother – Played by Linda Haynes Uthoff
June — Rose’s daughter
Louise — Rose’s other daughter, later Gypsy, the stripper
Tessie Tura — ballet stripper
Mazeppa — trumpet stripper
Electra — lightbulb stripper
Herbie — candy salesman and Rose’s manager
Tulsa — farm boy, etc. (with others)
Supporting
Uncle Jocko — vaudeville master of ceremonies
Georgie — Jocko’s assistant
Balloon Girl — auditioning child; non-speaking
Clarinet Boy (Clarence) — auditioning child
Baby June — Rose’s baby daughter
Baby Louise — Rose’s other baby daughter
Pop — Rose’s father
Rich Man — driver of a touring car; non-speaking
Rich Man’s Son — driver’s son; non-speaking
Tap Dancing Urchin — roadside kid; non-speaking
Little Boy Scout — another roadside kid; non-speaking
Weber — theatre manager in Los Angeles
L.A. — farm boy, etc. (with others)
Yonkers — farm boy, etc. (with others)
Angie — farm boy, etc. (with others)
Kringelein — hotel manager in Akron
Mr. Goldstone — representative of the Orpheum Circuit
Miss Cratchitt — secretary at Grantziger’s Palace
Agnes — Hollywood Blonde
Marjorie May — Hollywood Blonde
Dolores — Hollywood Blonde
Thelma — Hollywood Blonde; non-speaking
Gail — Hollywood Blonde; non-speaking
Cigar — theatre manager in Wichita
Pastey — stage manager in Wichita
Offstage Announcer — introducing Gypsy across the country
Renée — Louise’s maid
Phil — Louise’s press agent
Bourgeron-Cochon — photographer
Others
Auditioning Kids & their Mothers
Boy Scouts
Hotel Guests
Restaurant Wait Staff
Front & Rear Cow
Stagehands at Grantziger’s and in Wichita
Other Strippers
Backstage Figures & Showgirls
Rehearsals will tentatively begin on April 17th
Children’s Auditions:
Please come prepared to sing a short song! It can be anything you know well. Some examples might include “The Star Spangeled Banner,” “Let it Go,” “Happy Birthday,” or “My Favorite Things.” Please bring sheet music! You will also be expected to learn a short excerpt from Gypsy during the audition, and to match pitches with the piano.
Adult Auditions:
Please come prepared to sing excerpts from two different songs — approximately 16-24 measures of an upbeat song and approximately 16-24 measures of a ballad. Please bring sheet music! You will also be expected to learn a short excerpt from Gypsy during the audition. You may be asked to match pitches with the piano, to determine range.
Stay up to date by following our facebook page for the latest information: https://www.facebook.com/ColumbianTheatre/
For more detailed information about the show and characters, visit this website: http://stageagent.com/shows/musical/1347/gypsy
Characters:
Principals
(6 female; 2 male)
Rose — the Mother – Played by Linda Haynes Uthoff
June — Rose’s daughter
Louise — Rose’s other daughter, later Gypsy, the stripper
Tessie Tura — ballet stripper
Mazeppa — trumpet stripper
Electra — lightbulb stripper
Herbie — candy salesman and Rose’s manager
Tulsa — farm boy, etc. (with others)
Supporting
Uncle Jocko — vaudeville master of ceremonies
Georgie — Jocko’s assistant
Balloon Girl — auditioning child; non-speaking
Clarinet Boy (Clarence) — auditioning child
Baby June — Rose’s baby daughter
Baby Louise — Rose’s other baby daughter
Pop — Rose’s father
Rich Man — driver of a touring car; non-speaking
Rich Man’s Son — driver’s son; non-speaking
Tap Dancing Urchin — roadside kid; non-speaking
Little Boy Scout — another roadside kid; non-speaking
Weber — theatre manager in Los Angeles
L.A. — farm boy, etc. (with others)
Yonkers — farm boy, etc. (with others)
Angie — farm boy, etc. (with others)
Kringelein — hotel manager in Akron
Mr. Goldstone — representative of the Orpheum Circuit
Miss Cratchitt — secretary at Grantziger’s Palace
Agnes — Hollywood Blonde
Marjorie May — Hollywood Blonde
Dolores — Hollywood Blonde
Thelma — Hollywood Blonde; non-speaking
Gail — Hollywood Blonde; non-speaking
Cigar — theatre manager in Wichita
Pastey — stage manager in Wichita
Offstage Announcer — introducing Gypsy across the country
Renée — Louise’s maid
Phil — Louise’s press agent
Bourgeron-Cochon — photographer
Others
Auditioning Kids & their Mothers
Boy Scouts
Hotel Guests
Restaurant Wait Staff
Front & Rear Cow
Stagehands at Grantziger’s and in Wichita
Other Strippers
Backstage Figures & Showgirls