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GYPSY -Birmingham, MI
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ID # 52617
| Project Type |
Live Event
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Submission Type |
Open Call
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| Location |
Birmingham, MI |
Union |
Non-union
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| Rate/Pay |
n/a
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Release Date |
08-27-06
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| Audition Date |
12-31-69
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Submission Deadline |
09-09-06
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| Shoot Date |
12-31-69
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| Casting Category |
Theatre - Non-Equity
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| Market(s) |
Detroit, MI |
GYPSY
Auditions: Saturday, September 9, 2006 - Registration: 12:15 PM / Auditions: 1:00 PM Baby June, Baby Louise, Newsboys, Balloon Girl
Auditions: Sunday, September 10, 2006 - Registration: 30 minutes before audition time 2:00 PM - Mama Rose 3:30 PM - Louise, Herbie, 4:30 PM – June, Tulsa, Strippers 6:00 PM – Farmboys, Toreadorables, and all other adult roles
Music: Please see Character Descriptions for audition songs.
Dance: You will be taught a short dance routine.
Readings: Cold Readings will be from the script
Bring headshot & resume
The age ranges listed are the characters’ ages, not necessarily the ages of actors
NOTE: ALL TALENT UNDER THE AGE OF 18 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN AT ALL TIMES
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
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The ultimate stage mother. She is demanding, ambitious, manipulative, and charismatic but she can be funny, with a certain sexual and likable charm when called for. A very demanding role vocally, physically and emotionally, she carries the show. Wide belt range-must belt C above middle C Audition song: Some People and Everything’s Coming Up Roses. But, please familiar with ALL of Rose’s songs.
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Searchable talent specs:
Gender: Female
Age: from 35 to 45
Ethnicity: Any -
Hair Color: Any -
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
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Louise (Gypsy Rose Lee): (20s) Untalented, quiet, shy and awkward, with a vulnerable innocence. She blossoms into a star, who takes control of any given situation. She is tolerant of her mother but knows how to handle her. The actress cast must be able to portray ages 14-25, and needs to be comfortable stripping on stage to a bikini. Audition Song: Little Lamb and Let Me Entertain You
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Searchable talent specs:
Gender: Female
Age: from 18 to 25
Ethnicity: Any -
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
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A middle-aged candy salesman on the vaudeville circuit. He falls in love with Rose in spite of her overbearing personality. He is very pleasant with a gentle, quiet quality, but has a temper when pushed. There should be sexual chemistry between Herbie and Rose. Audition Song: You’ll Never Get Away From Me
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Searchable talent specs:
Gender: Male
Age: from 40 to 50
Ethnicity: Any -
Hair Color: Any -
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
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The ultimate, true vaudeville “child” star. Strong belter and dancer, and can turn on the charm at a moment’s notice. But she wants more and is very unhappy with the act and her mother’s manipulations. Splits and baton- twirling skills a plus. Audition Song: Broadway
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Searchable talent specs:
Gender: Female
Age: from 14 to 16
Ethnicity: Any -
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
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A song-and-dance man. He is matinee-idol handsome and charming; a shy young man with big dreams. Must have strong dance technique and vocal ability. Tap ability is a big plus. Audition Song: All I Need Is the Girl
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Searchable talent specs:
Gender: Male
Age: from 18 to 20
Ethnicity: Any -
Hair Color: Any -
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
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A precocious little girl who appears in the first scene covered from head to toe in balloons.
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Searchable talent specs:
Gender: Female
Age: from 7 to 10
Ethnicity: Any -
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
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Being groomed to be the next big Broadway star. She is cute, perky, and high-energy with a fantastic belt and dances well. Gymnastics, dancing on Pointe, tap, perform splits and baton- twirling skills a plus. Audition Song: Let Me Entertain You
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Searchable talent specs:
Gender: Female
Age: from 7 to 10
Ethnicity: Any -
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
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An awkward girl with hidden strength who lives quietly in the shadow of her sister. Must be able to sing and move well. Being tall is a plus. Audition Song: Let Me Entertain You
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Searchable talent specs:
Gender: Female
Age: from 8 to 12
Ethnicity: Any -
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Seeking 4 talent(s) for this role
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3 to 4 boys that Mama Rose “collected” en route to LA for Baby June's vaudeville act. All must sing and move well. Audition Song: Baby June and Her Newsboys
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Searchable talent specs:
Gender: Male
Age: from 8 to 12
Ethnicity: Any -
Hair Color: Any -
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
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The newsboys all grown up who are still in the act. All must be able to sing and dance well. Audition Song: Broadway
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Searchable talent specs:
Gender: Male
Age: from 16 to 20
Ethnicity: Any -
Hair Color: Any -
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Seeking 1 talent(s) for this role
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The girls Madame Rose gets to replace the boys. They are silly and clumsy with big ambition and not much talent. Must be able to sing and move well. Audition Song: Let Me Entertain You
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Searchable talent specs:
Gender: Female
Age: from 16 to 20
Ethnicity: Any -
Hair Color: Any -
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