<HTML><FONT FACE=arial,helvetica><HTML><FONT SIZE=2 PTSIZE=10 FAMILY="SANSSERIF" FACE="Arial" LANG="0">Auditions for the musical GYPSY are scheduled for Sept. 8 & 9 (sing-ion at 7pm) The show will be directed by Orlando Pigliavento, produced by Mike Mensching and include musical direction by Vince Bonafede. Performances are December 3-5 and 9-12 with rehearsal beginning Sept. 12. Auditions held at Opera House, 826 State Street, Schenectady. Please bring a list of conflict dates to the audition.<BR>
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Auditioners should prepare 16 bars of a song from a Broadway show and bring sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. A capella and self-accompanied auditions will be discouraged. Auditioners may be taught a brief selection from the show itself or be asked to sing something in contrast to their audition song. The should also be prepared for readings of selected scenes and a brief movement audition.<BR>
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Character Breakdown:<BR>
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Mama Rose - age range 38-45, ages to late 50's/. Strong belt voice. Aggressive, strong actress with a vulnerability. Some dance ability.<BR>
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Louise (Gypsy) - ages 14-28. Very strong actress, sweet voice with a kick. Must physically be able to play a stripper. Strong dance background.<BR>
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Young Louise - Age 7-10. Appears in the beginning and should be shy quiet mousy type.<BR>
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Dainty June - age 12-14. EXCELLENT dancer/sunger. A dynamo and somewhat petulant character.<BR>
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Baby June - age 5-8. Strong dancer and singing ability. Very cute.<BR>
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Herbie - Male 40=50. Some singing ability (baritone) and some dance (ballroom). Strong character actor.<BR>
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Mazezeppa - age 30-40. Stripper with a strong gravel sounding voice quality. Hard-nosed. (No nudity for all strippers; costumes may be revealing.)<BR>
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Electra - age 20-30's. Stripper. Excellent dancer. Singer.<BR>
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Tessie Tura - age 30. Stripper. Good actress, singer, excellent dancer. Heart of gold with an edge.<BR>
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Newsboys - ages 8-12. Strong singers/fancers. Maybe played by girls if necessary. (at least 4)<BR>
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Farm Boys - ages 14-18. The newsboys grown up. Same number as the newsboys. Must act sing and dance.<BR>
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Tulsa - age 160-18. Very strong singer/dancer. Charismatic.<BR>
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Uncle Jocko - Buffoon, hard-nosed child hater who hosts a children's talent show. May double as other smaller roles. Any age.<BR>
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Pastey - sleazy stage manager of a 3rd rate burlesque house. Any age.<BR>
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Mr. Goldstone - one scene where he just gets moved around.<BR>
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Weber Theater Manager - any age.<BR>
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Hollywood blondes - 4-6 females. 18-22. Strong dancers.<BR>
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Ensemble - various men to double as Pop, Kringelein, Cigar. Ages 25-55.<BR>
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Women - Miss Cratchitt, hard-nosed secretary. Stage Moms for Uncle Jocko, Gypsy's maid.<BR>
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Kids - A young man who can play an instrument. A balloon girl. Kids for Uncle Jocko's scene.<BR>
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Parents of children auditioning are also encouraged to audition. If you have any further questions about the show or auditions please contact Mike Mensching at 477-2256 or Orlando Pigliavento at 381-4530.</FONT></HTML>