Beck Center in Lakewood is thrilled to announce open call auditions for our Summer 2018 production of..... * GYPSY* * Book by Arthur Laurents* * Music by Jule Stein* * Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim* Considered by many to be THE gold standard of American Musical Theatre, *GYPSY* spins the tale of a time where the death of Vaudeville was imminent, and its much more lascivious cousin Burlesque was poised to take the reins. Mama Rose is determined to vicariously live the star-branded life she never had through daughters June and Louise as they go from town to town searching for their big breaks. Once it finally happens for Louise (having adopted the stripper persona of Gypsy Rose Lee) Rose's life begins to crumble as she comes to terms with the answer to 'Who was it all for?' Director Scott Spence, Musical Director Larry Goodpaster and Choreographer Martin Cespedes are seeking a diverse company of actors, singers and dancers to give light to this masterpiece of Musical Theatre. *Open Call Auditions will occur at the following times, and appointments can be made by calling the Beck Center Box Office at 216-521-2540 x10 <(216)%20521-2540> during normal business hours.* * Sunday February 18th {6PM to 9PM}* * AND* * Monday February 19th {6PM to 9PM}* *GYPSY* is one of those rare musicals that feature BOTH singing and non-singing roles. So--- if you are a character actor/non-singer who has been seeking opportunities in Musical Theatre, this could be your chance! It is also a show that caters to a wide age range {9 to 75}. All actors 18 and older receive a stipend for their participation. It is anticipated that Two AEA contracts will be offered {SPT---Small Professional Theatre Contract}.* EMC (Equity Members Candidacy) Points/Weeks ARE available for this production! (likely 11 or 12 total)* * Performances* *{July 6th through August 12th}* * Rehearsals Begin* * {Approximately May 26th}* *What To Prepare* If you are auditioning for a singing role, please prepare one brief song (60 to 90 seconds) ideally from the Musical Theatre canon. Bring sheet music in your key. An accompanist will be provided for you. If auditioning ONLY for non-singing tracks, please either prepare a brief (60 seconds is fine) monologue *OR* be prepared to sight read a provided piece at your audition. Any dance for the show will be done as part of the *callback process, which will be the weekend of Feb. 24/25, times TBD.* *Roles* {All roles for this production of *GYPSY* are open. No early casting has occurred} *{Adult Roles. Age indicates ideal character range}* **Mama Rose* (age 45 to 55) **Herbie *{Act Manager and Rose's love interest. 45 to 60} **Older June* (Rose's darling. 16 to 21. Must dance well, incl. splits and tap} **Older Louise* {Who will become Gypsy Rose Lee. 17 to 22} **Tulsa* {Part of the Vaudeville act. Elopes with June. Male. 17 to 22. Strong tap skills} *+L.A.* {Part of the vaudeville act. Male. 16 to 21. Solid dancer. Some tap} *+Yonkers* {Part of the Vaudeville act. Male. 16 to 21. Solid dancer. Some tap} *+Angie* {Part of the Vaudeville act. Male. 16 to 21. Solid dancer. Some tap} *+Agnes* {Hollywood Blonde act. Female. 17 to 22. Solid dancer} *+Marjorie May* {Hollywood Blonde act. Female. 17 to 22. Solid dancer} *+Dolores* {Hollywood Blonde act. Female. 17 to 22. Solid dancer} *+Thelma* {Hollywood Blonde act. Female. 17 to 22. Solid dancer} *+Gail* {Hollywood Blonde act. Female. 17 to 22. Solid dancer} **Tessie Tura* {Burlesgue stripper w/ Ballet Gimmick. 30 to 45} **Mazeppa* {Burlesque stripper with Trumpet Gimmick. 30 to 45} **Electra* {Burlesque stripper with Electrics Gimmick. 30 to 45} **=Principal Singer +=Some vocals required* *{Adult Character roles. No singing required}* *Uncle Jocko *{Male. 40 to 60. Washed up Vaudeville Master of Ceremonies} *Georgie* (Male. 18 to 35. Jocko's Assistant} *Pop* (Male. 65 to 75. Rose's Father} *Rich Man* {Male. 35 to 50. Driver of touring car} *Weber* {Male. 40 to 65. Los Angeles Theatre Manager} *Kringelein* {Male. 45 to 65. Akron Hotel Manager} *Mr. Goldstone* {Male. 45 to 65. Representative of the Orpheum Circuit} *Miss Cratchit* {Female. 30 to 45. Secretary at Grantziger's Palace} *Cigar* {Male. 40 to 60. Theatre Manager in Wichita} *Pastey* {Male. 20 to 35. Stage Manager in Wichita} *Renee'* (Female. 20 to 35. Louise's Maid} *Phil* {Male. 30 to 45. Louise's Press Secretary} *Bourgeron-Cochon* {Male. 30 to 50. Photographer} *Various Other Ensemble as well *(Male and Female. 17 to 70} *NOTE: Most Adult roles (aside from Rose, Herbie, Adult June and Adult Louise) will be doubled.* *{Kid's Roles. Ages 9 through 12}* *Baby June* {Female. Must sing and dance, incl. splits and tap} *Baby Louise* {Female. Must sing and be a capable mover} *Balloon Girl* {Female} *Clarinet Boy/Boy Scout Vaudeville act* {Male. Must sing and move well. Clarinet a plus, but will teach} *Tap Dancing Urchin/Boy Scout Vaudeville act* {Male. Must sing and move well. Some tap} *Little Boy Scout/Boy Scout Vaudeville act* {Male. Must sing and move well} *Dutch Boy/Boy Scout Vaudeville act* {Male. Must sing and move well} *Dutch Girl* {Female} *Assorted Audition Kids* (Male and Female} *{Note: Kids may possibly only be in Act One. This is TBD}* *If you have any further questions, please direct them to Scott at scottdavidspence@gmail.com <scottdavidspence@gmail.com>. *