Horizon Performing Arts is pleased to announce auditions for our summer production of "Gypsy: A Musical Fable!" DATES: May 7 & 8, 2024
Callbacks will be on May 9 from 6:30 - 10 p.m. by invitation only.
TIMES: Audition slots at 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. and 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Please sign up for an audition time by going to: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0F4CA9A723AAFC1-48709966-horizon#/
LOCATION: Carpenter Elementary, 4250 Central Blvd. Ann Arbor, MI
AUDITION INFO: Auditionees should prepare a 16-32 bar cut of a song in the style of the show. Please bring sheet music or a backing track. A pianist will be available. SHEET MUSIC IS STRONGLY PREFERRED. Please come dressed to move, as auditionees will learn a short dance combo.
Please bring a completed audition form (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dSoSBp9B34y3AjleSJIzxeGwgu0lghxp/view?usp=sharing), resume, and headshot (if available).
This show calls for ages 8 years old and up.
AVAILABLE ROLES:
Rose: The ultimate stage mother. Lives her life vicariously through her two daughters, whom she's put into show business. She is loud, brash, pushy and single-minded, but at times can be doting and charming. Her voice is the ultimate powerful Broadway belt. Minimal dance but must move well. Strong Mezzo/Alto with good low notes and belt.
Herbie: Agent for Rose's children and Rose's boyfriend and a possible husband number 4. He has a heart of gold but also has the power to defend the people he loves with strength. Minimum dance. A Baritone, sings in one group number, two duets and trio with Rose and Louise. Strong acting role.
Louise: Baby Louise years later (plays ages 19-27), pushed aside by Rose in favor of June, until June leaves the act, and tries to make Louise a star. She becomes the famous Stripper Gypsy Rose Lee. Strong singer, must move well.
Dainty June: Baby June years later (plays ages 16-25), pretty, talented and is frustrated with Rose's domination. Must be a good dancer.
Baby Louise: 8-12 years old-Always played second fiddle to June, shy, awkward.
Baby June: 7-11 years old. Sugary sweet, cute, precious. Must sing and dance well.
Tessie Tura: A stripper, just past her prime, big Broadway voice, strong movement. A Burlesque dancer that shares her dressing room wih Louise, she was once a ballerina and still has some of the moves. Sings, "Ya Gotta Have a Gimmick"
Electra: A stripper, just past her prime, big Broadway voice, strong movement, ditzy and sweet. Sings, "Ya Gotta Have a Gimmick"
Mazeppa: A stripper, just past her prime, big Broadway voice, strong movement, plays trumpet badly. Sings, "Ya Gotta Have a Gimmick"
Tulsa: Extremely strong dancer, singer. Sings "All I Need Is The Girl". Also part of the Broadway/Farm Boys. Dreams of having his own act.
Mr. Goldstone: Representative of the Orpheum Circuit (Books the Act),
Kringelein: Hotel manager in Akron, has seen all of the tricks show-biz people play.
Uncle Jocko: Vaudeville master of ceremonies as a weely kiddie talent show. Hates Stage Mothers.
Pop: Rose's father, does not believe that she or the girls, will amount to anything.
Cigar: Burlesque manager in Wichita
Pastey: Burlesque Stage Manager in Wichita, has seen it all.
Weber: Theater Manager in Los Angeles, does not want to hire the act.
Broadway/Farm Boys: Must sing and dance.
Hollywood Blondes/Toreadorables/Garden of Eden Girls
Miss Cratchit: The Production Assistant for the Grantzinger Theater in NYC. Comedic role.
Children's Ensemble: Back-up to Baby June and the auditioners on the Uncle Jocko Show. Bright personalities. Must Sing and Dance.
Ensemble: Will play: Stage Mothers, Stage hands, Renee (Louise's Maid), Hotel Guests, Apartment tenants, etc.
Event Venue
Carpenter Elementary School, 4250 Central Blvd,Ann Arbor,MI,United States