Step into the spotlight as Town Theatre continues its 107th season with the iconic Broadway masterpiece, Gypsy. We are seeking a dynamic, multi-generational cast of powerhouse vocalists, compelling actors, and expressive dancers to bring Arthur Laurents’ legendary fable of show business to life on our historic stage. This production offers a thrilling opportunity to be part of one of musical theatre’s greatest treasures.
Auditions will be held Sunday, July 12 and Monday, July 13 at 7 PM. Youth up to age 12 will be auditioned first with adults to follow. The show will run October 16-November 1. There will be no show on Halloween. Jerry Crouch will direct with music direction by Michael Simmons and choreography by Joy Alexander.
Please prepare a musical theatre song in the style of the show – 20 to 32 bars or a verse/chorus. Bring your sheet music or a karaoke track (no vocals). An accompanist and Bluetooth speaker will be provided. No a cappella vocal auditions please. All auditionees will be asked to learn a short movement piece, bring tap shoes if you have them. Monologue readings for adult men (for 7 non-singing roles) will take place at auditions. Callbacks on July 26 and 27 will be invitation only.
What you need to do:
- Sign up for an audition night
- Complete the audition form below
- Bring the completed form and a headshot with you to auditions
Can’t attend in person?
- Sign up noting your need for a virtual audition
- Complete the audition form below
- Send the form and your vocal audition to town@towntheatre.com no later than Monday, July 13
AUDITION FORM
All roles are available.
Mama Rose – mature adult – 35+
Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano / Alto Belt (F3 – C5, powerful belt to D5)
Description: The ultimate overbearing, fiercely ambitious, and manipulative stage mother. She forces her life’s ambitions onto her daughters. Requires immense acting stamina, comedic timing, and dramatic power.
Louise (Gypsy Rose Lee) – young adult – 18+
Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano (Sings “Little Lamb”)
Description: Rose’s shy, introverted daughter who is constantly overshadowed by her sister. She undergoes a massive transformation from a tomboyish youth to the iconic, sophisticated, witty star of burlesque.
Herbie – mature adult – 35+
Vocal Range: Baritone
Description: A former vaudeville agent turned candy salesman. He becomes Rose’s patient, warm-hearted boyfriend and the troupe’s manager. He is fiercely protective but is often pushed to his breaking point by Rose’s drive.
Tulsa – young adult – 16+
Vocal Range: Tenor/High Baritone
Description: The charismatic and ambitious dancer in June’s act (“Farmboys”) who dreams of doing his own show. Requires an extremely strong, athletic dancer (tap and show dance) who sings “All I Need Is the Girl.”
Dainty June – young adult 15+
Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano
Description: The sugary, talented, and highly athletic younger daughter. She eventually rebels against her mother’s rigid demands and controlling ways to elope.
Tessie Tura – mature female – 35+
Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano / Belt (C# – Db)
Description: A burlesque stripper just past her prime who shares a dressing room with Louise. She uses her classic ballerina background in her strip routines. Part of the comedic “You Gotta Get A Gimmick” trio.
Mazeppa – mature female – 35+ [may be double cast with Miss Cratchit]
Vocal Range: Alto Belt
Description: A brassy, burlesque dancer who relies on physical intimidation, trumpet props, and a tough demeanor. Part of “You Gotta Get A Gimmick”.
Electra – mature female – 35+ [may be double cast with Miss Cratchit]
Vocal Range: Mezzo-Soprano / Belt
Description: The ditzy, eccentric stripper of the trio. Instead of standard props, her costume lights up like a pinball machine. Part of “You Gotta Get A Gimmick”.
Youth Roles (Ages 8-12)
Baby June
Vocal Range: Belter (Eb – Eb)
Description: A precocious, Shirley Temple-like child star. She is sugary sweet on stage, highly extroverted, and an incredibly strong tapper and dancer.
Baby Louise (Ages 8-12)
Vocal Range: Belter/Sizable Mover (Eb – Eb)
Description: The introverted, older sister to Baby June. She lacks June’s confidence and dance precision but must still move and sing capably.
Featured Adult Roles & Ensemble
Uncle Jocko [in Act 1 and then double cast in Act 2 character role]
Vocal Range: Spoken / Character
Description: The loud, impatient, and condescending emcee of the amateur kids’ vaudeville show in Act I.
Cigar / Pastey [in Act 2 and also double cast in an Act 1 character role]
Vocal Range: Non-singing / Spoken
Description: The aggressive, pragmatic owner of the Burlesque theatre and his Stage Manager. A classic, grumpy character roles.
Mr. Goldstone
Vocal Range: Non-speaking / Silent
Description: The theatrical booking agent for the Orpheum Circuit. Requires physical, Chaplinesque comedic acting.
Ensemble (3 Newsboys ages 8-12, 5 Farmboys ages 16+, ‘Toreoadorable’ Girls ages 14 – 18, 4 Showgirls doublecast with Stage Mothers, also male named speaking roles are Georgie, Pop, Weber, Kringelein, Cigar, Phil and Bourgeron)
Vocal Range: All ranges (SATB)
Description: The ensemble acts as the backup dancers for June’s vaudeville act (“Newsboys” and “Farmboys”), as well as patrons, stagehands, and burlesque performers. Requires strong vocal and dancing skills.
