Directors:
Directed by Robin Dawn Ryan
Choreography by Robin Dawn Ryan
Vocal Direction by Amber Ferren

Audition | Please prepare a 30 seconds of a song from Gypsy
Children Roles December 15th 9:00am – 10:30am
Teenage / Adult Roles December 15th 10:30am – 1:00pm

Read Through | TBD

Rehearsals start in January

Shows February 27th – March 16th

Please have a list of conflicts for January 1st – March 16th.

LOUISE
Seeking a female actor to play Baby Louise as a teenager, who grows up to be Gypsy Rose
Lee. Still pushed aside by Madam Rose in favor of June, until she herself becomes her mother’s new
pet project. Should be able to move well. Actress must be 18 or over to play this role. Minimum actual
dance but must have very strong movement skills, strong acting skills needed. Must be able to portray
both the awkward teen and a sophisticated woman we know now as Gypsy Rose Lee. Must dance
inside a dancing cow costume, must be comfortable with the character’s profession – stripping. The
character is very scantily clad but never actually appears in the nude. Mezzo (needs light sound for
“Little Lamb” and belt for “Let Me Entertain You.”)
Age: 18 to 28 (Vocal range: C# to Eb)

HERBIE
Seeking a male actor to play the agent for Rose’s children, 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 who sings in one group number, two duets and trio with Rose and
Louise. Strong acting role.
Age: 40 to 60 (Vocal range: Baritone)

TESSIE TURA
Seeking a female actor to play a stripper just past her prime. Big Broadway voice (Mezzo
Belt), strong movement/dance, ballet training helpful. A burlesque dancer that shares her dressing room
with Louise. She was once a ballerina and still has some of the moves. A course broad who’s been
around the block. Very funny. Will also play Miss Crachitt – Secretary at Grantziger’s Palace.
Age: 30 to 50s (Vocal range: C# to Db)

MAZEPPA
Seeking a female actor to play a stripper just past her prime. Big Broadway voice (Alto Belt),
strong movement/dance, powerful character. A burlesque dancer who’s tough and physically
intimidating. Trumpet playing skills would be outstanding but not required.
Age: 30 to 50s (Vocal range: G (below middle C) to Bb)

ROSE 
Seeking a female actor to play 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. She is holding down demons of her own that she is afraid to
face. Her voice is the ultimate powerful Broadway belt. Minimal dance but must move well. Comic
timing a must.
Age: 35 to 50 (Vocal range: Strong Mezzo/Alto with good low notes and belt.)

JUNE
Seeking a female actor to play Baby June as a young teenager. The older she gets, the less
she enjoys being her mother’s trained monkey. Strong Alto, must be able to belt a song and have
decent dancing skills. The ability to do the splits and twirl a baton is a big plus, but not a requirement.
Must dance very well, taps, strong Broadway singer, close harmony skills preferred.
Age: 16 to 24 (Vocal range: Ab to D)

TULSA
Seeking a male actor to play boy-next-door type. Strives to break out of the troupe with an
act of his own. Sings and dances “All I Need Is the Girl.” Extremely strong dancer in all styles of show
dance including tap. Good singer, charming, very athletic and handsome young man. High Baritone.
Age: 17 to 20

ELECTRA 
Seeking a female actor to play a stripper just past her prime. Big Broadway voice (Mezzo
Belt), strong movement/dance. Quieter than her counterparts but her costume is wired with lights,
allowing her to “shine” without working up a sweat. Ditzy and sweet.
Age: 30 to 50s (Vocal range: Bb to D)

TESSIE TURA
Seeking a female actor to play a stripper just past her prime. Big Broadway voice (Mezzo
Belt), strong movement/dance, ballet training helpful. A burlesque dancer that shares her dressing room
with Louise. She was once a ballerina and still has some of the moves. A course broad who’s been
around the block. Very funny. Will also play Miss Crachitt – Secretary at Grantziger’s Palace.
Age: 30 to 50s (Vocal range: C# to Db)

MAZEPPA
Seeking a female actor to play A stripper just past her prime. Big Broadway voice (Alto Belt),
strong movement/dance, powerful character. A burlesque dancer who’s tough and physically
intimidating. Trumpet playing skills would be outstanding but not required.
Age: 30 to 50s ((Vocal range: G (below middle C) to Bb))

BABY JUNE
Seeking a female actor to play Rose’s baby daughter. An extroverted, talented child star.
Great dancer and mini belter!
Age: 9 to 12 (Vocal range: Eb to Eb)

BABY LOUISE
Seeking a female actor to play Rose’s other daughter and June’s introverted, shy older
sister.
Age: 10 to 12 (Vocal range: Eb to Eb, approx.)

BALLOON GIRL
Seeking a female actor to play an auditioning child in a non-speaking role.
Age: 9 to 12

NEWSBOYS/GIRLS
Seeking boys and girls who sing and tap.
Age: 9 to 12

POP / MR. GOLDSTONE / PHIL
Seeking a male actor to play Rose’s father / Representative of the Orpheum Circuit /
Louise’s press agent.
Age: 60 to 80 (non-singing)

UNCLE JOCKO / CIGAR / KRINGELEIN
Seeking a male actor to play a Vaudeville master of ceremonies / Theater manager in
Wichita / Hotel manager in Akron.
(non-singing)

WEBER
Seeking a male actor to play a theater manager in Los Angeles.

ENSEMBLE
Seeking strong actors, dancers, and singers to play farm boys (including L.A., Yonkers, Angie),
Hollywood Blondes (including Agnes, Marjorie May, Dolores, Thelma, and Gail), and various other parts
in the show (including Georgie/Pastey, Renee, and Bourgeron-Cochon)