‘Gypsy’ musical auditions set April 10-11 in Milford
Milford’s Second Street Players will hold auditions for “Gypsy” beginning at 5 p.m., Friday, April 10, and 3 p.m., Saturday, April 11, at the Riverfront Theater, 2 S. Walnut St., Milford.
“Gypsy,” a classic musical, 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. The score by Jule Styne and Stephen Sondheim boasts one 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.”
Youngsters ages 9 to 12, including those auditioning for Baby June, Baby Louise and other youth ensemble roles, will be seen as a group either day, and should arrive on time to be prepared for great auditions. Kids will learn a song from the show with the music director and will learn a short dance routine with the choreographer. Those auditioning should wear appropriate clothing and footwear for dancing.
Older teens and adults ages 16 to 60, including those auditioning for Rose, Louise (older), June (older), Herbie, Tulsa, Mazeppa, Elecktra, Tessie Tura and ensemble roles, should sign up for a 5-minute audition slot between 6 and 9 p.m., Friday, or 4 to 7 p.m., Saturday. Each should prepare a standard Broadway song no more than 1 minute in length, and bring an accompaniment track with no vocals. A Bluetooth speaker will be available to use, or people may bring their own. Songs from the show are welcome and encouraged. Auditioners may be asked to stay for a short dance call at the end of that day. Auditions will consist of reading from the script, as well.
The show is performed by a large cast of actors ages 9-12 and 16 and up. Preference may be given to auditioners who are available for the entire rehearsal period, beginning Monday, April 20. Cast members should be available for technical rehearsals scheduled for Sunday to Thursday, July 5 to 9, and must be available for all performances from Friday, July 10 to Sunday, July 19.
Those unable to attend the audition but interested in auditioning or being part of the production crew, and those looking for more information, may contact John Hulse at 302-245-4147.
To learn more, go to secondstreetplayers.com.
