LRCT schedules Gypsy auditions

BRIDGTON — Lake Region Community Theatre announces auditions for its summer musical, "Gypsy," a Stephen Sondheim musical inspired by the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee and produced by arrangement with Tams-Witmark Music Library, Inc.

Auditions will take place at Stevens Brook Elementary School in Bridgton on the following dates: Tuesday, March 12 at 6 p.m. (register and be prepared to dance by 6:30 p.m.) and Saturday, March 16 at 10 a.m. (register and be prepared to dance by 10:30 a.m.).

All of those auditioning will be expected to participate in a dance exercise, so please wear appropriate clothing, including sneakers or dance shoes. (No flip flops or Crocs.) If you tap dance, bring your tap shoes.

The cast includes more than 40 members, from age eight and up, both female and male. Other lead roles besides that of Rose, include Louise, Herbie, June and Tulsa. There are non-lead speaking roles as well. Those auditioning for these roles should plan to read from the script and prepare a song from "Gypsy" or another traditional musical that shows their vocal range. An accompanist will be present for those who bring their own sheet music. No pop songs will be accepted.

A read-through will be held on March 19. Rehearsals will begin on March 20. A typical weekly rehearsal schedule will be Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6-9 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-noon. Conflicts with the schedule must be kept to an absolute minimum during the rehearsal process. No conflicts will be accepted during the dress/tech week.

The show will be performed on June 21-23 and June 28-30 at Deertrees Theatre in Harrison.

For more information and a complete cast list, check the LRCT website at www.lrctme.org. If you have any questions, please contact Director Mary Bastoni at 603-986-2221.