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Seeking
Exceptional Male and Female Equity actors/singer/dancers for various roles. Ethnic Minorities are STRONGLY encouraged to attend. Connecticut and Westchester talent a plus.
see breakdown
Preparation
Please prepare one song that reflects the style of the show.
Bring sheet music; accompanist provided.
Bring picture and resume
Other Dates
rehearses August 27 - September 8
runs September 9 - 25.
All rehearsals and performances are in Norwalk, CT - one hour on Metro North from Grand Central station. NYC actors commute daily and travel is paid by the theatre.
Personnel
By Arthur Laurents/Jule Styne/Stephen Sondheim
Dir: Kevin Connors
Music Dir: Tom Conroy
Choreo: Becky Timms
A monitor will not be provided. The producer will run all aspects of this audition.
Appointments
email Sarah at admin@musictheatreofct.com for appointment time or call 203-454-3883 M-Th 12noon - 5pm.
Performers of all ethnic and racial background are encouraged to attend.
Always bring your Equity Membership Card to auditions.
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Breakdown
Seeking Exceptional Male and Female Equity actors/singer/dancers. Ethnic Minorities are STRONGLY encouraged to attend. Connecticut and Westchester talent a plus.
Mama Rose
35-50, big Broadway, belt, the ultimate stage mother of Louise and June, strong, domineering, a force of nature
Herbie
40-50, baritone, agent for family, heart of gold; doubles as Uncle Jocko, a middle-aged children’s show host
Dainty June
16-24, plays June as a teenager, strong belt, a little brassy but all heart underneath
Louise/Gypsy
Strong singer/actor/dancer, young leading lady, 18-35, soprano with strong belt, plays Louise as a teenager who grows up to be Gypsy Rose Lee, needs to be comfortable with stripping as a character
Tulsa
17-20, high baritone/tenor, dancer in June’s act, boy next door type, extremely strong dancer, tap a plus, sincere, charming
Yonkers
17-20, baritone, also a dancer in June’s act, strong singer/dancer; doubles as Pastey, an “over-it” jaded stagehand
Pop
60+, Mama Rose’s father, crotchety, opinionated; doubles as Kringelin, the put upon manager of a hotel; and Cigar, a slimy aggressive owner of a burlesque house. Non-singing.
Tessia Tura
20-40, a stripper just past her prime. Big Broadway Belt voice -Mezzo, ballet training helpful, very funny
Mazeppa
20-40, a stripper past her prime, Big Broadway Belt voice, powerful character, tough, Trumpet playing skills would be outstanding but not required; double as Mrs. Cratchitt, production assistant for the Grantzinger Theatre in NYC, comedic, broad
Electra
20-40, a stripper just past her prime. Belt with Marilyn Monroe quality, Strong dance/movements, quieter than her counterparts, ditzy and sweet
Agnes and Marjorie May
20’s, strong character actresses and excellent singer/dancers who act as both the backup dancers for Louise/Gypsy Rose Lee and also perform in large burlesque numbers in the second act. Strong comic skills required.
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Music Theatre of Connecticut, begnningits 30th season in September, is located in a newly constructed theatre center in Norwalk, CT. The company has won numerous Best awards and Connecticut Crtitics' Circle Award Nominations, including the prestigious Killen Award for Outstanding Contribution to Professional Theatre, joining Long Wharf, Hartford Stage and the Westport Playhouse.
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