AUBURN — CLT will hold auditions for “Gypsy,” written by Arthur Laurents, with music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. The show will be directed by Paul G. Caron. Brandon Chaloux is assistant director,  music director is Rebecca Caron and producer is Kay Warren.

Audition dates are Sunday, Jan. 15, at 2 p.m. for actors 17 and younger. Adults will be auditioned at 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15 and Monday, Jan. 16.  

Set during the vaudeville era, “Gypsy” is about a relentless stage mother, Rose, who travels the country with her two daughters, June and Louise, and their manager, Herbie. While June and Louise wish their mother would settle down and marry Herbie, Rose continues to pursue dreams of stardom for her girls. When June deserts the act, Rose turns her attention to the shy Louise, whom she hopes to fashion into a star. When the act is booked into a burlesque house by mistake, Louise is forced into the spotlight and Gypsy Rose Lee is born. Suggested by the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee, this legendary musical features “Let Me Entertain You,” “Some People,” “You’ll Never Get Away from Me,” “If Momma Was Married,” “All I Need Is the Girl,” “Everything’s Coming Up Roses,” “You Gotta Get A Gimmick” and “Together Wherever We Go.” Gypsy is considered by many to have the best book and score of any American Musical.

Those who audition must participate in all three units — vocal, choreography, dialogue — in order to be considered for a role.

Prepare a brief song showing range from “Gypsy “or a similar show. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring sheet music clearly marked if not singing from the show. No prerecorded music may be used. No singing a cappella. Auditionees for Momma Rose please email the producer, Kay Warren @ [email protected] for the vocal selections to learn.

Auditions will require a dance audition. There will be time allotted for adults to change clothes and shoes prior to the beginning of dance auditions. Bring character or jazz shoes and water.

If auditioning for Baby June or Dainty June please come prepared to do cartwheels, splits and twirl a baton, if possible.  Please list other special talents on the audition sheet.

Auditions will be held at CLT,  30 Academy St., Auburn.

Production dates are March 31,  April 1, 2, and 6 through 9.

For more information regarding the characters, visit www.laclt.com.

For questions concerning auditions, please contact the Producer Kay Warren at 207-754-7805 or email her [email protected].