What to expect/bring

• Uptempo Musical Theatre song, sung in belt range -- bring back-up track on tape/cd (no accompanist)
• If you are auditioning for the role of "Rose" please sing either "Some People" or "Rose's Turn". All other parts, except Louise/Gypsy please sing uptempo musical theatre piece from the same era or style (ie: not from Rent). Louise/Gypsy will be asked to do strip tease to a few bars Let Me Entertain You in addition to your own song.
• You may be asked to read a few lines
• Bring your dance shoes (rubbered jazz oxfords are best)
• Wear clothes you can dance in
• Bring Headshot (optional) and resume
• Copy of Script will be on hold at Theatre Alberta 422-8162

Synopsis

This is the classic Jule Styne/Stephen Sondheim musical. Based loosely on the life of stripper Gypsy Rose Lee, Gypsy alludes as well to the itinerant life of her family. The show's focal point isn't the titular character, but rather her manipulative mother, Mama Rose, who channels her own frustrated dreams of stardom into Baby June, the curly blonde daughter who always eclipses sister Louise. The story follows Rose's machinations as she tirelessly reinvents June to defy the passage of time and even puberty itself. By the time Louise herself conquers the marquee as Gypsy Rose Lee, Rose's single-minded focus has alienated her long-suffering lover and agent, Herbie, and surrendered to the inherent compromise of burlesque.

Studded with wonderful songs, the Styne/Sondheim score includes "If Mama Was Married", "Together Whereever We Go", "Some People", "Everything's Coming Up Roses" and others.

Character Breakdown
Rose - late 30s and up -- must be strong singer/actor (no dance required)
Baby June - Tween girl, must sing and dance well
Young Louise - Tween Girl
Young All Americans -- Tween Dance Chorus -- must dance well
June - Late teens/early 20's, excellent dancer/singer
Louise/Gypsy - late teens/early 20's. Good singer/dancer. Must be willing to strip to underwear on stage.
Herbie - 40's and up. Rose's lover/manager. Non dancing role.
Tulsa - Male actor - early 20's must sing and tap dance well
Mazeppa, Electra, Tessie -- Strippers. Pointe shoes required for one of the girls. All must be willing to be seen in very little clothing.
All Americans - Adult Dance Chourus. Must dance well. They will also play minor roles.

Rehearsals
Will take place twice a week to start increasing to three times a week during the month before the play goes up. If you have holidays and other commitments these must be presented up front at your audition. Actors will asked to make this show a priority and NOT be in any other productions during the rehearsal/production time.

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