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Second Street Players / Riverfront Theater / 2 South Walnut St. / Milford, DE 19963
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THE DIARY OF
ANNE FRANK
directed by Marge Ventura
CHEAPER BY
THE DOZEN
directed by Guy Crawford
GIRLS' WEEKEND
directed by Chris Ennis
GYPSY
directed by John H. Hulse
BASKERVILLE:
A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY
directed by Doug James
BEETLEJUICE, JR.
directed by Alan Lane & Rachel Loper
FRUITCAKES
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Our Spring Family Show: Tickets On Sale Now...
Second Street Players 2026 presents...
Cheaper By The Dozen
adapted by Christopher Sergel
from the book by Frank Bunker Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
directed by Guy Crawford
Fridays, March 20 & 27 at 7:00p
Saturdays, March 21 & 28 at 7:00p
Sundays, March 22 & 29 at 2:00p
SSP's Riverfront Theater / 2 S Walnut St / Milford DE
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AUDITIONS! AUDITIONS!! AUDITIONS!!! April 10 & 11...
SSP sets “Gypsy” audition dates:
April 10 and 11
Director John H. Hulse will hold open auditions on Friday, April 10 and Saturday, April 11, at the Riverfront Theater, 2 S Walnut St; Milford, Delaware. There will be a Kids Call for ages 9 - 12, including those auditioning for Baby June, Baby Louise, and other youth ensemble roles.
All kids will be seen as a group either on Friday, April 10 at 5 PM OR Saturday, April 11 at 3 PM. Please be on time or kids may miss some of what they will need to have a great audition. Kids will learn a song from the show with the music director and will learn a short dance routine with the choreographer. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear for dancing.
There will be Older Teens and Adults Calls for ages 16 - 60+, including those auditioning for Rose, Louise (older), June (older), Herbie, Tulsa, Mazeppa, Elecktra, Tessie Tura and ensemble roles. Please sign up for a 5-minute audition slot on Friday, April 10, 6 - 9 PM OR Saturday April 11, 4 - 7 PM at this link:
(Registering an account or keeping a password is not needed to sign up.)
Please prepare a standard Broadway song (no more than 1 minute in length). Bring an accompaniment track (with no vocals). A Bluetooth speaker will be available to use or bring your 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. Character descriptions and audition readings can be found in this Google folder:
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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 April 20. Cast members should be available for technical rehearsals scheduled for July 5 through 9, and must be available for all performances July 10 through 19, 2026.
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 director John H. Hulse at 302-245-4147.
“Gypsy,” regarded by many theatre professionals as the finest musical ever created, 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 celebrated score by Jule Styne and Stephen Sondheim boasts one glorious 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.”
“Gypsy” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of
Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com
“Gypsy” Character Descriptions
ROSE
Seeking a female identifying actor to play the ultimate stage mother. Lives her life vicariously through her two daughters, whom she has put into show business. She can be loud, brash, pushy, and single-minded, but can also be doting and charming. Her voice is the ultimate powerful Broadway belt. Minimal dance but must move well. Comic timing is a must. Age: 35 to 50 (Vocal range: F3-C5 Strong Mezzo/Alto with good low notes and belt.)
LOUISE
Seeking a female identifying actor to play Louise as a teenager who then grows up to be “Gypsy Rose Lee,” the stripper. Pushed aside by Mama Rose in favor of June, until June leaves and Louise herself becomes her mother's new pet project. Must have very strong movement skills and strong acting skills. Must be able to portray both the awkward teen and the sophisticated woman we know as Gypsy Rose Lee. Must be comfortable with the character's profession of stripping. The character is sometimes very scantily clad but is never actually nude. Mezzo (needs light sound for "Little Lamb"; and belt for "Let Me Entertain You.") Age: 18 to 28 (Vocal range: G3-E5)
HERBIE
Seeking a male identifying actor to play the agent for Rose's children, her boyfriend, and possible husband number 4. Sweetly sad and tired and a former candy-seller, Herbie has a heart of gold but also has the power to defend the people he loves with strength. Minimum dance. Strong acting role. Age: 40 to 55 (Vocal range: C3-D4 Baritone)
JUNE
Seeking a female identifying actor to play June first as a young teenager. The older she gets, the less she enjoys being her mother's trained pet. Strong Alto, must be able to belt a song and have decent dancing skills. The ability to do splits and cartwheels and twirl a baton are a big plus. Must dance very well, strong Broadway singer, close harmony skills preferred. Age: 16 to 25 (Vocal range: Ab to D)
TULSA
Seeking a male identifying actor to play a 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 preferred. Good singer, charming, athletic, and handsome. High Baritone. (C3-G5) Age: 17 to 25
MAZEPPA
Seeking a female identifying actor to play a trumpet 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: 30s to 50s (Vocal range: G3-D5)
ELECTRA
Seeking a female identifying actor to play a lightbulb 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: 30s to 50s (Vocal range: B3-D5)
TESSIE TURA
Seeking a female identifying actor to play a ballet 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. Age: 30s to 50s (Vocal range: B3-D5)
ENSEMBLE
AGNES / SHOWGIRL
Seeking a female identifying actor to be a Hollywood Blonde backup for Louise, strong comedic role, singer/dancer and later a showgirl Age: 16 to 25
MARJORIE MAY and DOLORES and THELMA and GAIL / SHOWGIRLS
Seeking four additional female identifying actors to be Hollywood Blonde backup for Louise, singer/dancers and later showgirls Age: 16 to 25
L. A. and YONKERS and ANGIE
Seeking three male identifying actors to be “Farm Boy” backup for teenage June. Strong dancers/singers. Some comedic skills are helpful Age: 16 to 25
UNCLE JOCKO / MR. GOLDSTONE
Seeking male identifying actor(s?) to play a nervous, oily, pushy, Vaudeville master of ceremonies for a weekly kiddie talent show / a mild, little booking agent representative of the Orpheum Theater Circuit Age: 30 to 50 (non-singing)
GEORGIE / COW?
Seeking male identifying actor(s?) to play Jocko’s assistant / a half of a Cow? Age: 30 to 50 (non-singing)
POP
Seeking male identifying actor to play Rose’s gruff, crusty, old, unsupportive father Age: 50 to 60 (non-singing)
WEBER / PHIL
Seeking male identifying actor(s?) to play a surly theater manager in Los Angeles / Louise’s press agent Age: 30 to 50 (non-singing)
KRINGELEIN / CIGAR
Seeking male identifying actor(s?) to play a pompous hotel manager in Akron / a rather aggressive burlesque theater owner-manager in Wichita Age: 30 to 50 (non-singing)
PASTEY
Seeking male identifying actor to play Cigar’s stage manager in Wichita. Age: 30 to 50 (non-singing)
OFFSTAGE ANNOUNCER
Seeking a male identifying voice actor to introduce Gypsy as she travels across the country (non-singing)
BOUGERON-COUCHON / COW?
Seeking male identifying actor(s?) to play a photographer / a half of a Cow? Age: 30 to 50 (non-singing)
MISS CRATCHITT
Seeking female identifying actor to play a secretary at Grantziger’s Palace Theater. Strong comedic role. Age: 30s to 50s (non-singing)
RENÉE
Seeking a female identifying actor to portray Louise’s maid Age: 16 to 25 (non-singing)
NOTE: Many of the costumes for almost all female cast members in the latter portion of the show may be very scantily clad, slightly revealing, suggestive, and body-conforming in nature, but there is never any actually nudity
KIDS ages 9-12
BABY JUNE
Seeking a female identifying actor to play Rose’s youngest daughter. An extroverted, talented Shirley Temple-like up-and-coming vaudeville child star. Onstage demeanor is sugary-sweet, cute, precocious, and adorable to the n-th degree. An adorable character - Mama Rose’s shining star. Great dancer and belter! The ability to do splits and cartwheels and twirl a baton are a big plus. Age: 9 to 12 (Vocal range: Eb to Eb)
BABY LOUISE
Seeking a female identifying actor to play Rose’s oldest daughter and June’s introverted, shy older sister. The ability to dance and sing very well is a big plus, but not required. Age: 9 to 12 (Vocal range: Eb to Eb, approx.)
CLARENCE / “NEWSBOY”
Seeking a male identifying actor to play a clarinet-playing auditioning child / “Newsboy” backup for baby June - strong singer and dancer (tap dancing is a plus, but not required) Age: 9 to 12
AUDITIONING KIDS / “NEWSBOYS”
Seeking two additional male identifying actors to play auditioning kids / “Newsboy” backup for baby June - strong singers and dancers (tap dancing is a plus, but not required) Age: 9 to 12
BALLOON GIRL
Seeking a female identifying actor to play an auditioning child, non-speaking role. Age: 9 to 12
Second Street Players and Director John H. Hulse
Announce Open AUDITIONS for its Summer 2026 Broadway Musical Production
AUDITIONS GYPSY AUDITIONS
Book by Arthur Laurents
Music by Jule Styne / Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Suggested by the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee
AUDITIONS Friday, APRIL 10 at 5:00p & Saturday, APRIL 11, at 3:00p AUDITIONS
SSP's Riverfront Theater / 2 South Walnut Street in Downtown Milford, DE
(Production Dates: JULY 10-11-12 and JULY 17-18-19, 2026)
FOR COMPLETE AUDITION INFO & CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS, CLICK HERE...
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GYPSY Audition Information
and Character Descriptions for
SSP's Summer 2026 Production
