GYPSY - New Britain, PA EPA
Bucks County Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. | Doylestown, PA
Notice: Audition Call Type: EPA
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM (E)
Members will be seen on a first come, first served basis.
SPT
$657 weekly minimum (SPT 8)
Equity actors for principal roles in GYPSY (see breakdown).
Video Submissions with headshot/resume may be sent to BCCPA.Auditions@gmail.com (Feb 14, 2023 deadline).
Please prepare a brief cut of a musical theatre song (Accompanist will be provided). May be asked to stay and dance a tap combination.
Theatre Arts Center
468 Town Center
New Britain, PA 18901
THIS SPACE'S VENTILATION HAS NOT BEEN VERIFIED BY ACTORS' EQUITY ASSOCIATION.
Producer: Howard Perloff
Director/Choreographer: Stephen Casey
Musical Director: Emily Bryce
Music by: Jule Styne
Lyrics by: Stephen Sondheim
Book by: Arthus Laurents
Expected to attend:
Producer Howard Perloff
Director/Choreographer Stephen Casey
Musical Director Emily Bryce
First Rehearsal: July 11, 2023
Opening Performance: July 27, 2023 Closing Performance: August 6, 2023
OTHER
buckscountycenterfortheperformingarts.org
All Rehearsals and performances will take place in Doylestown PA
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.
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.
Holding/Audition room information:
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.
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. A 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.
MAZEPPA (FEMALE IDENTIFYING 20s-40s ANY ETHNICITY) a stripper just past her prime. Big Broadway voice (Alto Belt), strong movement/dance, powerful character. A burlesque dancer who's tough and physically intimidating. Trumpet playing skills a plus but not required.
ELECTRA (FEMALE IDENTIFYING 20s-40s ANY ETHNICITY) a stripper just past her prime. Big Broadway voice (Mezzo Belt), strong movement/dance. Quieter than her counterparts, ditzy and sweet.
TULSA (MALE IDENTIFYING 20s ANY ETHNICITY) Boy-next-door type. Strives to break out of the troupe with an act of his own. Strong singer, charming, and athletic. Tenor.
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