THE GYPSY ROBE
Tradition has always been part of the theatre. The Gypsy Robe is just one more tradition for the singing and dancing chorus or ensemble in a musical production. The tradition started October 12, 1950, when Call Me Madam, starring Ethel Merman, opened on Broadway.
Since its production of Will Rogers Follies, Shiloh Theatrical Productions has revived this tradition and presented The Gypsy Robe to an outstanding member of a chorus or ensemble who worked beyond expectations. Along with being "the best they could be" in the current production, this performer also helped in any or all chores connected with the show, which could include set building or dismantling, sweeping the stage and maintaining the rehearsal space, running errands, or just helping another actor. And, of course, always displaying a positive attitude and a winning smile. The rules of the Gypsy Robe are as follows: The Robe goes only to musicals with a chorus or ensemble, and only to a member of that ensemble. The Robe is embellished with the logo of each show and the name of the cast member to whom it was awarded. Before each performance, the new recipient must put on the robe and circle the stage three times while each performer in the show reaches out and touches the robe, for luck. When the show has ended, the lucky person keeps it until the next show, when the robe is delivered to the theatre and to the next recipient. And the tradition goes on and on. The Gypsy Robe becomes more distinguished with each new colorful insignia.
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Each Shiloh season has brought to the stage four major productions and four very dedicated Gypsy Robe recipients. They are:
Joseph ... Dreamcoat
Steven Banfi
Will Rogers Follies
Angel Wrona
Funny Girl
Carley Lawrensen
Damn Yankees
Jael Vitallo
All Night Strut
Anthony Stalka
Sweet Charity
Julio Urrbiera
Big River
Carey-Anne Elmquist
Oliver
Paul Harwood
Taffetas
Lindsay Davis
The Riverhaven Book Club
Jim Jackson
Music Man
Celso Rodrigues
Broadway Showstoppers
Don Matlin
Cinderella
Kent Morris
Laurie Korkes
Paul Broome
Urinetown The Musical
Carol Farley
South Pacific
Mike Jordan
Broadway to Hollywood
Tom Farley
Barry Manilow's Copacabana
Xander Tsunoda
Can-Can
Gorman-Pellegrino Family
Camelot
Mike Jordan
Footloose
Kaileigh Bates
Peter Pan
Joey Davis
Red, Hot & Cole
Sandi Hellstrom
String of Pearls
Jeanette Mazzella
Little Shop Of Horrors
Mitchell Landrum
Jule! Everything's Coming Up Roses
Don Brown
Promises, Promises
Hollyn Schlawiedt
Jekyll & Hyde
Juan Gonzalez
The Fantasticks
Gus Mc Call
Congratulations to all who have been honored.And please be sure to check in the future months to see who will be the next winners from this seasons upcoming productions.