Description:

BrightSide Theatre is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion while promoting cultural awareness and sensitivity. We encourage performers of all races and ethnicities, gender and sexual identities, ages, body types, and abilities, to submit/attend every audition.

Seeking strong child and adult actors that are 8-13 and 18-65+ years of age. Not all roles require singing and dancing. Local hires only (no housing or travel provided). We encourage Trans and Gender Non-Conforming performers to submit as genders listed as those of the character, not the performer. All actors must have been up to date on your Covid vaccinations before Sunday 1/8/23 for consideration.

WHEN:
Children Ages 8-13 In Person Auditions will be on Sunday, January 22nd and Monday, January 23rd, 5:30pm-6:30pm. Auditions will be at BrightSide Theatre's Rehearsal Studio, 1989 University Lane, Unit D, Lisle, IL 60532. Sign up for a time at https://signup.com/go/rZuEiih Prepare a 32 measures of a song that shows off your acting strengths as well as vocal range. An accompanist will be provided. Bring dance clothes/shoes for choreography. Please bring a headshot or recent photo and a resume if you have one.

Adults Ages 18+ In Person Auditions will be on Sunday, January 22nd and Monday, January 23rd, 6:30pm-9:30pm. Auditions will be at BrightSide Theatre's Rehearsal Studio, 1989 University Lane, Unit D, Lisle, IL 60532. Sign up for a time at https://signup.com/go/qSfCmjE Actors who sing and dance please prepare a 32-bar cut of a song that shows off your acting strengths as well as vocal range. An accompanist will be provided. Bring dance clothes/shoes if asked to stay for choreography. Bring Headshot/Resume

If auditioning for a non-singing/non-dancing role, please only prepare a 1-minute comedic monologue.

Callbacks will be Person at our Rehearsal Space in Lisle in the evening of Thursday, January 26th.

Pay: $250 Stipend

Auditions and Rehearsals: BrightSide Theatre Rehearsal Studio, 1989 University Lane, Unit D, Lisle, IL 60532
Tech/Performances: Theatre at Meiley-Swallow, 31 S. Ellsworth, Naperville, IL 60540

CAST BREAKDOWN:

Roles Available for Children ages 8-13
Baby June (identifies Female and plays about age 10)
A Shirley Temple like up-and-coming vaudeville star and is Madam Rose's youngest daughter. Her onstage demeanor is sugary-sweet, cute, precocious, and adorable to the nth degree. An adorable character - Mama Rose's shining star. Strong child singer and strong dancer.

Young Louise (identifies female and plays about age 12)
She is Madam Rose's brow-beaten oldest daughter and has always played second fiddle to her baby sister June. She is shy, awkward, a little sad and subdued; she doesn't have the confidence of her sister. Strong acting skills needed. The character always dances slightly out of step but the actress playing this part must be able to dance and sing.

Children's Ensemble (identifies as female or male and plays ages 10-12) - Baby June's back up dancers and singers. Also play boys and girls auditioning for Uncle Jocko. Must Sing and Dance.

Roles Available for Adults Ages 18+
Mama Rose: (identifies female & plays 35-50) Mezzo/Alto with belt
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.

Herbie: (Identifies male & plays mid 40's) Baritone
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. Strong acting role.

Dainty June: (identifies female & plays 17-24) Strong Alto
Baby June as a young teenager. The older she gets, the less she enjoys being her mother's trained monkey. Must dance very well and close harmony skills.

Louise/Gypsy Rose Lee: (identifies as female & plays 18-25) Mezzo
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. 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 actual appears in the nude.

Tessie Tura/Ensemble: (identifies female & plays 30's-50+) Mezzo Belt
A stripper just past her prime. Strong movement/dance training helpful. A burlesque dancer that shares her dressing room with Louise. She was once a ballerina and still has some of the moves now performing as a butterfly. A course broad who's been around the block. Very funny.

Mazeppa/Ensemble: (identifies female & plays 30's-50+) Alto Belt
A stripper just past her prime. Strong movement/dance, powerful character. A burlesque dancer who's tough and physically intimidating. Trumpet playing skills would be outstanding but not required. Performs as a Gladiator-ish.

Electra/Ensemble: (identifies female & plays 30's-50+) Mezzo Belt
A stripper just past her prime. 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.

Tulsa/Ensemble: (identifies male and plays 17-20) High Baritone
Strives to break out of the troupe with an act of his own. Strong dancer in all styles of show dance including tap. Good singer, charming, very athletic, and handsome young man.

Young Men's Ensemble: (identifies male and plays 17-20's)
Sing and dance backup for teenage June. Will double as small parts in Act I and Act II. Strong dancers and singers. Comedic timing preferred.

Women's Ensemble: (identifies female and casting to play anywhere between 17-30)
Sing and dance back up for the backup dancers for Louise/Gypsy Rose Lee and perform in the large burlesque numbers. Strong dancers. Some comic skills very helpful. Will double as small parts in Act I and Act II.

Non-Singing Roles: (identifies as male or female and casting for ages 18 and up) Uncle Jocko, Jocko's Assistant, Pop, Rich Man, Weber, Kringelein, Mr. Goldstone, Cratchitt, Cigar, Pastey, Renee, Phill, Bourgeron-Cochon and other ensemble roles.