GYPSY - Winter Garden FL OPEN Call by Appointment
Garden Theatre, Inc.
**Revised Appointment link**
AUDITION DATES
Thu, May 31, 2018
6:00 pm (EDT)
Fri, Jun 01, 2018
6:00 pm (EDT)
Sat, Jun 02, 2018
6:00 pm (EDT)
APPOINTMENTS
https://auditionsmanager.com/registration.php?AU=xbzp7F161
CONTRACT
Guest Artist $568 [based on Guest Artist contract guidelines]
SEEKING
Adult Call Only (18+)
Please note that AEA and non-Equity performers will be seen for these shows. We are looking for a very diverse range of ethnicity in our actors. All roles are paid.
PREPARATION
PLEASE DO NOT COME TO THIS AUDITION IN DRAG. THANK YOU.
You may post photos of yourself in Drag within the registration link.
Please prepare:
• One (1) 60-second contemporary comedic monologue AND
• One (1) 30-second lip sync performance. A Bluetooth speaker will be available.
LOCATION
Garden Theatre
160 W Plant Street
Winter Garden, FL 34787
PERSONNEL
About Gypsy – Musical – Direction & Choreography by Tom Vazzana
OTHER DATES
Rehearsals: August 5 - August 23, 2018
Performances: August 24 - September 23, 2018
Callbacks will be held on June 18, 2018 - BY INVITATION ONLY.
OTHER
gardentheatre.org
An Equity Monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
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.
Always bring your Equity Membership card to auditions.
BREAKDOWN
SEEKING
Mama Rose (ages 35-50) The ultimate stage mother. She is loud, brash, pushy and single-minded but at times can be doting and charming. Minimal dance but must move well. Comic timing a must. Strong Mezzo/Alto with good low notes and belt.
Louise/Gypsy Rose Lee (18-25) Louise as a teenager who grows up to be Gypsy Rose Lee. Pushed aside by Madam Rose in favor of June until she becomes her mother’s new pet project. Should be able to move well. Strong actress. Mezzo soprano.
Dainty June (16-24) Baby June as a teenager. The older she gets, the less she enjoys being her mother’s trained monkey. Strong Alto. Strong dancing skills, taps. the ability to do splits and twirl a baton a plus.
Herbie (45-50’s) Agent for Rose’s children and possible husband number 4 for Rose. He has a heart of gold but also has the power to defend the people he Loves. Minimal dance. A Baritone. Strong actor.
Tulsa / Ensemble (18-24) Boy-next-door type. Strives to break out of the troupe with an act of his own. Strong dancer. Taps. Good singer, charming. High baritone.
Yonkers / Ensemble (18-24) Strong singer / dancer / actor.
Angie / Ensemble (18-24) Strong singer / dancer / actor.
Pop / Goldstone / Cigar (50s) Rose’s dad / Booking agent for the Orpheum / Owner of a burlesque theater. Strong character actor. Does not need to sing.
Uncle Jocko / Etc. (30’s-50s) Owner of a children’s talent show / multiple other roles. Strong character actor. Does not need to sing.
Electra (20s-40s) A stripper just past her prime. Mezzo/Belt. Strong movement/dance. Ditzy and sweet. Strong actress.
Tessie Tura (30s+) A stripper just past her prime. Mezzo/Belt. Strong movement/dance. Ballet training helpful. A coarse broad who’s been around the block. Very funny.
Mazeppa (30s+) A stripper just past her prime. Alto/Belt. Strong movement/dance. Powerful character. Physically intimidating. Trumpet skills a plus.
Agnes / Ensemble (20-30) Should look young. One of the Hollywood Blonds. Strong comic actress. Good singing skills.
Marjorie Mae / Ens (20-30) Should look young. One of the Hollywood Blonds. Strong dancer. Good singing skills.
Geraldine / Ensemble (20-30) Should look young. One of the Hollywood Blonds. Strong dancer. Good singing skills.
Hollywood Blond / Ens (20-30) Should look young. One of the Hollywood Blonds. Good singing skills.
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 audition.
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