GYPSY - NYC Appointments
Riverside Theatre Inc.
APPOINTMENTS
NYC auditions to be held December 5th and 6th by APPOINTMENT ONLY.
CONTRACT
LORT Non-Rep LORT B; $887/week
SEEKING
Adult Male Ensemble
Male, 50s-60s. To play various characters in the ensemble including Uncle Jocko, Pop, Pastey, Georgie, Goldstone, Cigar, and others. Minimal singing requirements, but will sing at the initial audition. Seeking strong actors
Seeking submissions from AEA members. AEA members must submit themselves directly in order to be considered via this posting (no agent or third-party submissions).
INSTRUCTIONS
For consideration, mail picture and resume ASAP. Mark submissions: GYPSY Male Ensemble / NYC Appt Submission
PERSONNEL
Artistic Director: Allen D. Cornell
Casting: Wojcik | Seay Casting
Director/Choreographer: James Brennan
Music Director: Anne Shuttlesworth
OTHER DATES
1st Reh: 2/13/2018
Opening: 3/6/2018
Closing: 3/25/2018
Callbacks: December 8th
OTHER
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 submit.
BREAKDOWN
Louise (Female, 20-30) Awkward as a child and always observant, hides her femininity under the guise of a tomboy. When she finally shines, her unabashedly extrovert self takes over. Mezzo soprano/belt.
Herbie (Male, 45-60) An agent for Rose’s children and a possible husband number 4, has a heart of gold but also has the power to defend the people he loves with strength? baritone, strong actor.
Dainty June (Female, 20-30) Baby June as a young teenager, the older she gets, the less she enjoys being treated like a child, must dance very well, tap, and be a strong performer with a strong belt, mezzo. Ability to do the splits and twirl a baton a big plus.
Tulsa (Male, 20-30) Boy-next-door type, charming, handsome and endearing, strives to break and be a star, strong vocals and dance, must tap? tenor.
Tessie Tura/Ms. Cratchitt (Female, 30-55) An experienced and wisened Burlesque performer. Specialty - Ballet stripper. Ballet skills optional. Mezzo. / The gate-keeper of the Grantziger’s Palace and a battle-axe, not unlike Rose.
Mazeppa (Female,30-55) An experienced and wisened Burlesque performer. Specialty - Trumpet stripper. Trumpet skills optional. Alto.
Electra (Female, 30-55) An experienced and wisened Burlesque performer. Specialty – Light-bulb stripper. Electrical experience not required.
Baby June (Female, 8-12) Rose’s daughter who is constantly being groomed to be the next Broadway star, cute, blonde, high energy performer with a fantastic belt, who dances well, has gymnastic skills? baton twirling a plus.
Baby Louise (Female, 9-13) An awkward, observant young girl, always playing second fiddle to her sister June? genuine, earnest, and charming
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 submit.
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