[Capdist-auditions] 2nd notice - GYPSY - SLOC

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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.

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.

Character Breakdown:

Mama Rose - age range 38-45, ages to late 50's/.  Strong belt voice.  
Aggressive, strong actress with a vulnerability.  Some dance ability.

Louise (Gypsy) - ages 14-28. Very strong actress, sweet voice with a kick.  
Must physically be able to play a stripper.  Strong dance background.

Young Louise - Age 7-10.  Appears in the beginning and should be shy quiet 
mousy type.

Dainty June - age 12-14.  EXCELLENT dancer/sunger.  A dynamo and somewhat 
petulant character.

Baby June - age 5-8.  Strong dancer and singing ability.  Very cute.

Herbie - Male 40=50.  Some singing ability (baritone) and some dance 
(ballroom).  Strong character actor.

Mazezeppa - age 30-40. Stripper with a strong gravel sounding voice quality.  

Hard-nosed.  (No nudity for all strippers; costumes may be revealing.)

Electra - age 20-30's.  Stripper.  Excellent dancer.  Singer.

Tessie Tura - age 30. Stripper.  Good actress, singer, excellent dancer.  
Heart of gold with an edge.

Newsboys - ages 8-12.  Strong singers/fancers.  Maybe played by girls if 
necessary.  (at least 4)

Farm Boys - ages 14-18.  The newsboys grown up.  Same number as the newsboys. 

 Must act sing and dance.

Tulsa - age 160-18.  Very strong singer/dancer.  Charismatic.

Uncle Jocko - Buffoon, hard-nosed child hater who hosts a children's talent 
show.  May double as other smaller roles.  Any age.

Pastey - sleazy stage manager of a 3rd rate burlesque house.  Any age.

Mr. Goldstone - one scene where he just gets moved around.

Weber Theater Manager - any age.

Hollywood blondes - 4-6 females.  18-22.  Strong dancers.

Ensemble - various men to double as Pop, Kringelein, Cigar.  Ages 25-55.

Women - Miss Cratchitt, hard-nosed secretary.  Stage Moms for Uncle Jocko, 
Gypsy's maid.

Kids - A young man who can play an instrument.  A balloon girl.  Kids for 
Uncle Jocko's scene.

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.

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