Company
Howard Perloff, prod.; Stephen Casey, dir.-choreo.; Emily Bryce, music dir.; Jule Styne, music; Stephen Sondheim, lyrics; Arthus Laurents, book
Casting Equity actors for principal roles in "Gypsy."
Actors & Performers
To apply, see the "Key Details" section belowRehearsal and Production Dates & Locations
Rehearsals begin Jul. 11; runs Jul. 27-Aug. 6 in Doylestown, PA.
Key Details
- Feb 13, 2023: 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM ES
- Feb 14, 2023: 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM EST
- Members will be seen on a first come, first served basis.
Doylestown, PA
Additional Instructions:
For
consideration, prepare a brief cut of a musical theatre song (an
accompanist will be provided). May be asked to stay and dance a tap
combination. Video submissions with headshot and resume may be sent to BCCPA.Auditions@gmail.com. Submission deadline is Feb. 14. For more info, go to buckscountycenterfortheperformingarts.org
An
Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects
of this audition. Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
Equity
encourages everyone participating in the auditions to wear a two-ply
cloth face mask, surgical mask, singer’s mask, or respirator (N95, KN95,
or KF94). Single-ply face masks, gaiters, and bandanas are not
recommended. Singer’s masks can be found at www.broadwayreliefproject.com/singersmask.
Equity encourages members to prepare for their audition prior to
arriving at the audition venue, to the extent that they can (e.g., get
dressed, hair/make-up, etc.) to avoid crowding in bathrooms and dressing
rooms.
The audition room can accommodate no more than 23
individuals at a time. The holding room can accommodate no more than 17
individuals at a time.
Equity’s contracts prohibit
discrimination. Equity is committed to diversity and encourages all its
employers to engage in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed
to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, Equity encourages
performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as
performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.
Additional Materials
Seeking:
-
Momma Rose: female-identifying; 35-50; any ethnicity. The ultimate
stage mother. Lives her life vicariously through her two daughters, whom
she's put into show business. She is loud, brash, pushy, and
single-minded, but at times can be doting and charming. Her voice is the
ultimate powerful Broadway belt. Moves well and has strong comic
timing. Strong Mezzo/Alto with good low notes and belt.
-
Louise/Gypsy Rose Lee: female-identifying 20's any ethnicity. pushed
aside by Rose in favor of June, until June leaves the act, and tries to
make Louise a star. She becomes the famous Stripper Gypsy Rose Lee.
Strong singer; moves well.
- Dainty June: female-identifying, 18+,
any ethnicity. Baby June years later (character ages from 16-25),
pretty, talented and is frustrated with Rose's domination. Strong Alto.
Dances well and taps. The ability to do the splits and twirl a baton a
plus.
- Herbie: male-identifying; 40s; any ethnicity. Agent for
Rose's children and Rose's boyfriend and a possible husband number 4. He
has a heart of gold but also has the power to defend the people he
loves with strength. Minimum dance. Baritone; sings in one group number,
two duets and trio with Rose and Louise.
- Tessie Tura:
female-identifying; 20s-40s; any ethnicity; a stripper just past her
prime. Big Broadway voice (Mezzo Belt), strong movement/dance, ballet
training helpful. A burlesque dancer that shares her dressing room with
Louise. She was once a ballerina and still has some of the moves.
