GYPSY - Chicago EPA
Farmers Alley Theatre
AUDITION DATE
Jul 09, 2017
10:00 am - 6:00 pm (CDT)
Lunch: 2:00pm-3:00pm
APPOINTMENTS
Equity members may schedule appointments online through the member portal beginning Monday July 3rd at 12pm.
CONTRACT
SPT Tier 3 - $325/wk min
SEEKING
Farmers Alley Theatre is seeking actors and actresses of varying ages for the October 2017 production of the classic American musical, “GYPSY.” Only seeking Mama Rose, Louise, Tulsa and Herbie at this time.
PREPARATION
See Breakdown.
LOCATION
Actors' Equity Association - Chicago Member Center
557 W Randolph St
1st FlChicago, IL 60661
Dial 011 at the door for auditions
PERSONNEL
Attending with Casting Authority:
Director: Kathy Mulay
Music Director: Cindy Hunter
Artistic Director: Jeremy Koch
OTHER DATES
Rehearsals Begin: September 11, 2017
Show Opens: October 6, 2017
Closes: October 22, 2017 (potential holdover through October 29, 2017 if ticket sales demand)
*Performances are usually Thursday thru Sunday with occasional weekday performances and sponsor shows.
OTHER
If you are unable to attend the Chicago auditions, Farmers Alley will also be holding auditions in Kalamazoo, MI on July 6th. Please contact Jeremy Koch at submissions@farmersalleytheatre.com for an appointment time.
EPA Procedures are in effect for this audition.
An Equity monitor will be provided.
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
PREPARATION:
Please prepare the songs and scenes and monologues posted on our website:
www.farmersalleytheatre.com/auditions
There you will find music, monologues and scene readings for Rose, Louise, Tulsa, and Herbie. Please be prepared to sing/read the provided selections available on the website, although you might not be asked to perform all materials.
In addition, please send resume and head shot electronically to:
submissions@farmersalleytheatre.com
For questions/comments/concerns, please send email to the following address above.
GYPSY
Music by Jule Styne
Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by Arthur Laurents
Rehearsals Begin: September 11, 2017
Show Opens: October 6, 2017
Closes: October 22, 2017 (potential holdover through October 29, 2017 if ticket sales demand)
*Performances are usually Thursday thru Sunday with occasional weekday performances and sponsor shows.
SYNOPSIS: Known in many theatre circles as “The Greatest American Musical Ever Written”, Gypsy tells the story of “Ultimate Stage Mother”, Rose, and her two daughters whom she pushes into show business, June & Louise. This lavish, touching, bawdy and dramatic show (written by Arthur Laurents, Jule Styne & Stephen Sondheim) features some of musical theatre’s golden standards including “Everything’s Coming Up Roses”, “Together Wherever We Go”, “You Gotta Get a Gimmick” and many more!
Rose - Age 35-50. Strong Mezzo Belter-Vocal Range: Low F to C - The Mother. Rose is the ultimate & stage mother; aggressive and domineering, pushing her children to perform.
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 ties can be doting and charming. Shi is holding down demons of her own that she is afraid to face. Her voice is the ultimate powerful Broadway belt. Minimal dance but must move well. Comic timing a must.
Louise/Gypsy — Age 18-35 - Shy and loyal. Rose’s oldest daughter, Baby Louise as a teenager, who grows up to be the stripper, Gypsy Rose Lee. She's pushed aside in favor of he talented younger sister June until she herself becomes her mother's new pet project. Should be able to move well. Minimum actual dance but must have very strong movement skills. Strong acting skills needed. Must be able to portray both the awkward teen and a sophisticated woman we know now as Gypsy Rose Lee. Dances inside a cow's costume and needs to be comfortable with stripping as a character. Vocal Range: C sharp to E flat - Mezzo, but needs light sound for Little Lamb
Tulsa – Age 17-24. Singing and dancing member of the “Farm Boys”. Extremely strong dancer including tap. Good singer (High Baritone/tenor to G). Dreams of having his own act with his special girl. Boy-next-door type; charming, handsome and endearing. Strives to break out and be a star.
Herbie – Age 40-55 Vocal Range: Baritone - Candy salesman and Rose's reluctant manager of the act. Loves Rose and the girls, but his patience has limits. Has a heart of gold but also has the power to defend the people he loves with strength; strong actor.
From the Artistic Director: Farmers Alley Theatre is based in Kalamazoo, Michigan and is currently Southwest Michigan's first and only year-round professional Equity theatre company. We're currently wrapping up our ninth season and establishing ourselves as Western Michigan's premiere professional theatre. Several notable Broadway performers have worked in our intimate theatre including Barbara Marineau (War Paint), Lauren Kennedy (Spamalot, Side Show), Michelle Duffy ('Leap of Faith'), Trey Ellett ('Amelie'), Ann Sanders (Leap of Faith, Allegiance, King and I), Teri Bibb (Phantom of the Opera), Bobby Conte Thornton (Bronx Tale), Ryan Vasquez (Wicked, Waitress, Hamilton), and Danny Gurwin (Little Women, Full Monty) and many others. Visit our web site to learn more: www.farmersalleytheatre.com
Performers of all ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.
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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