Theatre Coppell Announces Auditions for Gypsy

Gypsy

Music by Jule Styne; lyrics by Stephen Sondheim; book by Arthur Laurents​

Director: Janis Arthur

Assistant Director: Ann White

Music Director: Kendall Ellis

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.

Audition Details

Dates & Times: 

• Friday, April 17 at 7:00 p.m.

• Saturday, April 18 at 11:00 a.m.

The role of "Rose" has been pre-cast; 

*Roles are available for adults and children.

Venue: Wheelice Wilson, Jr. Theatre at Coppell Arts Center - 505 Travis St., Coppell, TX 75019

Details:

• Sign up: https://forms.gle/YvYe5ZF5WtfiDPDc7

• Appointments will be given priority, and walk-ins will be taken as time allows.

  • Please have a song prepared either from the show or one that will show off your talent.

  • Please bring a printed copy of the sheet music in your correct key for the music director to play for you.

• Auditions will include readings from the script (sides will be available at the audition)

• Those auditioning should be prepared to list all conflicts or potential conflicts and availability for the rehearsal period as specified in the Audition notice

• Background Check [Casting policy]: Beginning March 2026, the City of Coppell requires Theatre Coppell to conduct background checks for ALL volunteers, actors, and crew over the age of 18 for all shows on any city property that interact with minors that are participants in the shows.

Rehearsals

• Rehearsals will begin Monday, April 27, 2026

• Generally held on weeknights (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri) from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., and Sunday afternoons from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

• A detailed rehearsal schedule will be made available upon the completion of casting

• Tech/dress rehearsal week: June 7, 8, 9, 11

Performances

• Performance dates: June 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 

• Friday & Saturday evenings @ 8pm & Sunday matinees @ 2:30pm

The role of “Rose” has been pre-cast

Available Roles

• Herbie / Uncle Jocko: male singer (ages 40-50)

• June: female singer (age 20-30)

• Louise (becomes the famous Gypsy Rose Lee): female singer (age 20-30)

• Tulsa: male singer/dancer (age 18-25)

• Burlesque Women (Tessie Tura, Mazeppa, Electra): female singers (age 25-40)

• Baby June: female singer (age 8-12)

• Baby Louise: female singer (age 10-14)

• Boys Ensemble (4 boys):  sing/some dance (age 11-14)

• Young adult men Ensemble (4 males):  sing/some dance (age 15-25)

• Teen girl Ensemble (4 girls):  some singing (age 14-22)

• Children in first scene (4 children): non-singing (age 8-12)

• Adult Ensemble (4 males/4 females): non-singing & doubling roles