Youth Performer Auditions
May 13, 14 from 4pm-9pm
Skylight Music Theatre is holding in-person auditions and accepting video submissions for youth performers for their upcoming season for GYPSY & BIG: THE MUSICAL
Auditions for adults and university students are being held separately! If you are an adult or university student, please continue to those respective audition pages.
Please Note:
Skylight Music Theatre’s goal is to create a positive and welcoming environment throughout the casting process. Character descriptions are outlined as described in the materials we receive from the licensing companies and in consultation with the creative team. Character descriptions are not intended to limit the performers who may be considered for a role.
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We acknowledge that many scripts include roles that are traditionally presented within a gender binary and/or are historically cast with performers of a specific demographic. Skylight is not bound by these conventions in making our casting decisions.
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We warmly welcome and encourage individuals of all ethnicities, gender identities, ages, and abilities, to attend every audition. If you have any questions, please contact us to discuss how we can support you throughout your audition.
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Young Performer Audition Dates:
Wednesday, May 13
4PM-9PM
Thursday, May 14
4PM-9PM
Location:
Broadway Theatre Center (Skylight Music Theatre)
158 N Broadway
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Studio 4A, 4th Floor
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Preparation:
Please prepare ONE audition cut from both shows, GYPSY and BIG. For BIG, choose the song that best fits your interests and/or vocal range. Sheet music and accompaniment tracks can be found here: LINK TO MATERIALS
SONGS DO NOT NEED TO BE MEMORIZED. Accompaniment tracks will be used for the audition.
Personnel Expected to Attend:
Michael Unger, Artistic Director/Director: GYPSY, BIG: THE MUSICAL, GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE
Stephanie Staszak, Director of Artistic Operations/Director & Choreographer: ROCK OF AGES
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Other Dates:
See breakdown for production-specific dates. ​​​
Appointments:
To schedule an audition appointment, please sign up using this link:
Video Submissions:
If you are unable to attend, we will also accept video submissions through May 15, 2026, 11:59PM CST. Please submit video auditions through the link on our webpage: SLOTS ARE LIMITED, LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
If you have any questions please email auditions@skylightmusictheatre.org
CASTING BREAKDOWN
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GYPSY
Book by Arthur Laurents, Music by Jule Styne, Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
First Rehearsal: September 1, 2026
First Technical Rehearsal: September 19, 2026
Opening: September 25, 2026
Closing: October 18, 2026
YOUTH PERFORMERS (SEEKING LOCALS ONLY)
BABY JUNE
Female presenting, 9-10
Vocal Range: Mezzo
A Shirley Temple-like, up-and-coming vaudeville star, and Madam Rose’s baby daughter and shining star. Her onstage demeanor is sugary-sweet, cute, precocious, and adorable. An extroverted child. Great dancer and mini belter! Ability to do the splits a plus but not required.
BABY LOUISE
Female presenting, 10-12
Vocal Range: Mezzo
Should look a couple years older than Baby June. She is Madam Rose’s brow-beaten oldest daughter and has always played second fiddle to her baby sister. She is shy, awkward, and a little sad and subdued; has nowhere near the confidence of her sister. Strong acting skills needed. The character always dances slightly out of step but the youth performer playing this part must be able to dance.
ENSEMBLE
Ages 9-14
6 children who are part of Baby June’s act. Ability of one child to play violin or clarinet (or other instrument) is a plus. Will also feature in small non-speaking roles and cover Baby June and Baby Louise. Looking for 2 female presenting and 4 male presenting, but will accept any combination.
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BIG: THE MUSICAL
Book by John Weidman, Music by David Shire, Lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr.
Based upon the motion picture “big” Written by Gary Ross and Anne Spielberg
First Rehearsal: October 20, 2026
First Technical Rehearsal: November 7, 2026
Opening: November 13, 2026
Closing: December 27, 2026
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YOUTH PERFORMERS (SEEKING LOCALS ONLY)
YOUNG JOSH BASKIN
Male presenting, 12-13
Vocal Range: F3-F5
A New Jersey boy on the brink of adolescence. Lacking confidence and self-esteem, he yearns to become older and escape the embarrassments of being a teenager. Role not double-cast.
BILLY KOPECKI
Male presenting, 12-13
Vocal Range: C3-G4
Josh's best friend, always looking out for him no matter what the situation. Energetic, confident beyond his years, and a smooth talker. Role not double-cast
YOUTH ENSEMBLE
16 total of various middle school ages to play kids and classmates. Will be double cast (eight performers per show). Two of the youth ensemble will understudy Billy Kopecki and Young Josh Baskin and any other small features.