The University of Evansville Department of Theatre and Department of Music will hold auditions at 7 p.m., Monday, August 29, in Shanklin Theatre for children aged 8 to 14 for the upcoming musical “Gypsy.†Both male and female roles are available and require a young actor to be able to sing and tap dance.
Interested children should prepare a short song and be prepared to learn a dance routine. It is preferred, but not required, that the song is from a Broadway musical. An accompanist will be provided.
“Gypsy†is written by Arthur Laurents, with music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. R. Scott Lank is the director, with musical direction by Gregory Rike and choreography by Ricki Newman. This classic American musical features the theatrical antics of Mama Rose — the ultimate stage mother. As vaudeville is dying and burlesque is sweeping the United States, Mama Rose embarks upon a whirlwind tour seeking stardom for her two young daughters. Among the available roles for children are Baby June and Baby Louise.
Rehearsals will begin in September, and children must be available for all performances, November 11-13 and 17-20. Performances will take place in Shanklin Theatre on the University of Evansville campus.
To register for the audition, please contact Sharla Cowden, University of Evansville Theatre marketing director, at 812-488-2747 or theatre@evansville.edu.
