GYPSY: A Musical Fable
The celebrated score by Jule Styne and Stephen Sondheim boasts one glorious hit after another, including “Everything's Coming Up Roses,” “Let Me Entertain You,” “Some People,” “You'll Never Get Away from Me,” “If Momma Was Married,” “All I Need Is the Girl,” “You Gotta Get A Gimmick,” “Small World” and “Together Wherever We Go.”
Gypsy is the ultimate tale of an ambitious stage mother fighting for her daughters’ success – while secretly yearning for her own. Set all across America in the 1920s and 30s, when vaudeville was dying and burlesque was born, Arthur Laurents’ landmark show explores the world of two-bit show business with brass, humor, heart and sophistication.
AUDITIONS: Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 7:00pm
Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 7:00pm
CALLBACKS: Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 8:00pm (invite only)
PERFORMANCES: Friday, May 15 - Sunday, May 31, 2026
Friday - Sunday, each week. Fri/Sat at 8:00pm/Sun at 3:00pm
REHEARSALS: Will begin Saturday, 14, 2026
TECH WEEK: Saturday, May 9-Thursday, May 14
TO PREPARE: 32 bars of a song (Prefabably Old Broadway/Showtune). Please bring sheet music or track to use for the audition. Cold-Reading from script will be used.
Roles Available
CHARACTER INFORMATION:
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. Baritone
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 burlesque performer Gypsy Rose Lee. Strong singer, must move well. Mezzo-Soprano
DAINTY JUNE Baby June years later (plays ages 16-25), pretty, talented and is frustrated with Rose's domination. Must be a good dancer, baton twirling and splits a must. Mezzo-Soprano
BABY LOUISE 8-12 years old-Always played second fiddle to June, shy, awkward.
BABY JUNE 7-11 years old-Sugary sweet, cute, precious, twirl baton and do splits. Must sing and dance very well.
FEATURED ROLES
TESSIE TURA A burlesque performer, 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” Mezzo-Soprano
ELECTRA A burlesque performer, just past her prime, big Broadway voice, strong movement, ditzy and sweet. Sings, "Ya Gotta Have a Gimmick” Mezzo-Soprano
MAZEPPA A burlesque performer, just past her prime, big Broadway voice, strong movement, plays trumpet badly. Sings, "Ya Gotta Have a Gimmick” Alto
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. Tenor - 17-25
The Following Roles, will be portrayed by 2 character men:
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.
YOUTH/TEENS - 17-25 yrs old
-Broadway/Farm Boys Must sing and dance. Teenage Various voice parts
-Hollywood Blondes/Toreadorables/Garden of Eden Girls
Agnes: Strong comedian, sings and dances.
Marjorie May: Sings and dances.
Dolores: Sings and dances.
Thelma: Sings and dances.
Miss Cratchitt 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.
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