Callbacks for Farmington Players' 'Gypsy' Held 1/25

The Farmington Players announce auditions for GYPSY, music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Auditions take place at The Farmington Players Barn Theatre on Sunday, January 24, 2010. Sign-in for ages 8-17 is at 12:30 and 2:30pm for ages 18 and over. Call backs are on Monday January 25, 2010 at 7pm.

Director: Jason Wilhoite
Assistant Director: Nancy Cooper
Musical Director: Rachael Rose
Choreographer: Allison Soranno
Producers: Margaret Gilkes & Mary Ann Tweedie

Set during the vaudeville era, Gypsy is about a relentless stage mother, Rose, who travels the country with her two daughters, June and Louise, and their manager, Herbie. While June and Louise wish their mother would settle down and marry Herbie, Rose continues to pursue dreams of stardom for her girls. When June deserts the act, Rose turns her attention to the shy Louise, whom she hopes to fashion into a star. When the act is booked into a burlesque house by mistake, Louise is forced into the spotlight and a star is born. Suggested by the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee, this legendary musical features music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.

Vocal audition cuts and monologue options are available at www.farmingtonplayers.org. Please click the Gypsy home page and select the link for VOCAL CUTS, MONOLOGUE OPTIONS.

The auditions for those between the ages or 8 and 17 will include singing, reading and dancing. All materials for these auditions will be available on the Gypsy home page.

Those who are 18+ should come prepared with a 60 to 90 second monologue for the reading audition. You may select one of the cuts available on the Gypsy home page or any 60 to 90 second cut from any show you choose.

All those auditioning will be required to sing, read and dance. Please dress comfortably and come prepared for a fun afternoon.

For additional information please email Jason Wilhoite at counterpoint78@gmail.com or call him at 734-765-4535.

Character Descriptions
The age ranges listed are the characters' ages, not necessarily the ages of the actors.

Rose (Alto Belt / 40-55) Strong, Driven
Louise (Alto / 20-30) Dynamic, Sweet, Sexy
Herby (Baritone / 40-60) Heart of Gold
June (Mezzo / 20-30) Self-absorbed, Dancer
Baby Louise (Alto / 8-12) Shy, Loyal
Dainty June (Mezzo / 8-12) High Energy, Dancer
Tulsa (Tenor / 18-25) Dancer
Newsboys (Tenor / 8-12) 4 boys
Farmboys (Baritone / 18-25) 3?4 young Men
Hollywood Blondes (Alto / 18-25) 4 young Women
Mazeppa (Alto / 25-45) Stripper (Plays trumpet)
Tessie (Mezzo / 25-45) Stripper
Electra (Mezzo / 25-45) Stripper
Male Ensemble (All Parts / 25+) Various roles (3?4 men)
Female Ensemble (All Parts / 25+) Various roles (3?4 Women)

The Farmington Players began as an off-shoot of the American Association of University Women. Their first production, The Torchbearers, was performed at a local church. Later in the 1950s, after performing in various city and educational locations, The Farmington Players moved into an old dairy barn located on the site of their present facility on West Twelve Mile Road.

Initially, productions were staged downstairs on a dirt floor. Over the years, improvements to the original Barn transformed it into a more finished space, with the theater itself eventually moving upstairs into a traditional and finished setting.

Since 1953, The Farmington Players have staged more than 180 different musicals, dramas, mysteries and comedies, all as a community theater with 100% volunteer membership.

Residents of Farmington, Farmington Hills and beyond have come to recognize the group as a true community resource. Since the completion of its all-new, state of the art facility in 2003, The Farmington Players Barn Theater has expanded its mission, serving as the site for city-sponsored events such as youth theater camps in the summer, concerts with groups as varied as Blackthorn and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, and as a meeting place for various groups.

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