GYPSY & ANNIE
GYPSY PERFORMS: Sept. 5-21, 2025
REHEARSALS: Begin Late July 2025
Director: Janie Scott, Choreographer: Mike Saenz, Vocal/Music Director: Amanda Ku
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ANNIE PERFORMS: Nov. 7-23, 2025
REHEARSALS: Begin Mid/Late Sept. 2025
Director/Choreographer: Joey Dippel, Vocal Director: Pam Serrano
For full audition submission details please review the following:
- Please read this entire audition announcement.
- CASTING MANAGER LINK CLICK HERE (Includes character breakdowns and audition sign ups)
AUDITIONS: Sunday, April 27, 10 am-6 pm
REQUIRED DANCE CALL: Sunday, April 27th at 1 pm or 5:15 pm
Video submissions (In-person auditions preferred, video only if you are unable to attend in person): Please send a video audition following the same vocal audition requirements listed on our website/below and discuss your specific dance experience (2-3 sentences) in your introduction. Please rate yourself on a scale of 1 (No Experience) to 5 (Expert) in Musical Theatre Dance. All videos are due by 11:59pm on April 25th. Videos can be submitted via casting manager. Be sure to include your updated headshot and resume in your casting manager profile or email to [email protected] if you are having difficulty uploading them.
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About GYPSY:
The Mother of All Musicals! Regarded by many as the finest musical ever created, GYPSY is the ultimate tale of an ambitious stage mother fighting for her daughters’ success – while secretly yearning for her own. Suggested by the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee, and set all across America in the 1920s and 30s, when vaudeville was dying and burlesque was born. This 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,” and “You Gotta Get A Gimmick.” GYPSY is a thrilling exploration of ambition, family, and the pursuit of fame. GYPSY will be performed with a live orchestra.
Rehearsal information:
Location (auditions, callbacks and rehearsals):
- Lucie Stern Theater, 1305 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA
Rehearsal Dates/Times:
- 4 of 5 Weeknights 6:30-9:30 pm, at least 1 weekend day, beginning the last week of July, 2025.
Performance Dates/Times:
- September 5-21, 2025. Evening performances at 7:30 pm: 9/5, 9/6, 9/12, 9/13, 9/19, 9/20. Matinee performances at 2 pm: 9/7, 9/13, 9/14, 9/21.
- PLEASE NOTE: Potential added performances (please hold in your schedule): 9/11 (evening), 9/18 (evening), 9/20 (matinee). We additionally ask actors to hold Thursday evenings available during the run of performances in case the need arises for an understudy put-in or pick-up rehearsal or an added performance.
- BE AWARE!: Tech and/or performance conflicts are not acceptable.
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About ANNIE:
Leapin’ Lizards! Get ready to be inspired by ANNIE, the heartwarming Broadway classic. Follow the adventures of plucky little orphan Annie as she escapes the cruel Miss Hannigan’s orphanage, searches for her parents, and strikes up an unexpected friendship with billionaire Oliver Warbucks. With unforgettable songs like “Tomorrow,” “Maybe,” and “It’s A Hard Knock Life,” alongside a story full of hope, resilience, and heart, ANNIE is a must-see for all ages. Don’t miss this timeless musical that continues to captivate audiences around the world! ANNIE will be preformed with musical tracks.
Rehearsal information:
Location (auditions, callbacks and rehearsals):
- Lucie Stern Theater, 1305 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA
Rehearsal Dates/Times:
- 4 of 5 Weeknights 6:30-9:30 pm, at least 1 weekend day, beginning mid/late September, 2025.
- Rehearsals will begin with Annie and the Orphans on 9/23. Adults joining rehearsals the week of 9/29; first full-company rehearsal on 10/6 or 10/7.
Performance Dates/Times:
- November 7-23, 2025. Evening performances: 11/7, 11/8, 11/14, 11/15, 11/21, 11/22. Matinee performances: 11/9, 11/15, 11/16, 11/23. Student matinee (11am GO) on 11/13.
- PLEASE NOTE: Potential added performances (please hold in your schedule): 11/13 (evening), 11/20 (evening), 11/22 (matinee). We additionally ask actors to hold Thursday evenings available during the run of performances in case the need arises for an understudy put-in or pick-up rehearsal or an added performance.
- BE AWARE!: Tech and/or performance conflicts are not acceptable.
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INITIAL AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Vocal Audition: Please prepare 32 bars (approximately one minute) of a song demonstrating your vocal ability in the style of the show. You may sing directly from ANNIE or GYPSY if you’d like.
- Dance Audition: All those auditioning are asked to attend either the 1pm or the 5:15pm dance call on the audition day. Please come dressed to move.
- Video Audition (only if you are not able to attend the in-person audition dates): Please send a video audition following the same vocal audition requirements and discuss your specific dance experience (2-3 sentences) in your introduction. Please rate yourself on a scale of 1 (No Experience) to 5 (Expert) in Musical Theatre Dance. All videos are due by 11:59pm on April 25th. Videos can be submitted via casting manager. Be sure to include your updated headshot and resume in your casting manager profile or email to [email protected] if you are having difficulty uploading them.
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:
- Navigate to the Casting Manager Page
- Click LOGIN or SIGN UP: Create a Casting Manager Actor Account, or login to your existing account.
- Upload a profile photo (headshot) and your current resume as a pdf.
- Click WHAT TO PREPARE to understand the audition requirements.
- Select which role(s) you would like to be considered for, and select your audition appointment. Add your phone #, answer the questions and list any conflicts in the space provided.
- When complete press APPLY. You will receive an automated email from the platform when this process is complete.
Callbacks:
- ANNIE April 29th from 5-10 pm. (Callbacks by invitation only)
- GYPSY – April 30th from 5-10 pm. (Callbacks by invitation only)
Casting Manager provides a place for you to indicate whether or not you are available on this date and we often provide video callback options, when applicable.
Casting Details:
All roles are non-AEA and volunteer. Per diem offered to Adult Actors to offset expenses.
Casting Commitment:
As part of our commitment to become a more IDEAL community theatre (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access, and Liberation), Palo Alto Players is looking for strong representation of BIPOC artists and artists of other underrepresented identities in our productions. We see diversity in casting and production staffing (colorful and identity-conscious) as the key to true equity. We are not looking to focus our storytelling on one cultural identity or another, but rather focus on telling a season of stories (old and new) with artists as diverse as our community. This means ensuring our audiences the opportunity to see people whom they identify with both on our stage and behind the scenes.
Questions?
If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out to the casting team at [email protected].
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