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Auditions for "The Pirates of Penzance!"
The University of Michigan Gilbert & Sullivan Society (UMGASS) is holding auditions for The Pirates of Penzance; or, the Slave of Duty, music by A.S. Sullivan, book and lyrics by W.S. Gilbert, on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, January 9, 10, and 11, 2017, from 7:00 – 10:00 pm at the Student Theater Arts Complex (STAC) at 1202 Kipke Dr. (near Crisler Center and the U-M Stadium).
"The Pirates have gathered at Penzance to celebrate the natal day of one of their own - pirate-in-training Frederic, who is to be released from his indentures on his 21st birthday. Frederic, who values the concept of 'duty' above all else, has vowed, upon his emancipation, to vanquish his former comrades. Soon the Pirates find themselves preparing for battle with Major-General Stanley, who escaped from their clutches by prevarication, even as Frederic finds himself falling in love with Mabel, the Major-General's daughter. Then suddenly, new alliances are turned topsy-turvy when Frederic discovers he might not have completely fulifilled the terms of his indentures, and his duty may once again place him on the side of piracy, and against both his future father-in-law, and his chosen bride!"
All principal and ensemble roles are available for SATB, including Frederic (Tenor), Mabel (Soprano), Major-General Stanley (Comic Baritone), Ruth (Alto), The Pirate King (Baritone), the Sergeant of Police (Bass Baritone), and others.
Auditioners are encouraged to attend the UMGASS Mass Meeting on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at 7:00 pm in the Kalamazoo Room at the Michigan League, 911 N. University Avenue, on the U-M Central Campus, to hear about the production from the directors and designers, and to sign up from prime audition appointments. Audition times are also available by e-mail at umgassexec@umich.edu, and walk-ins are always welcome on audition nights.
For the audition, please prepare ~32 bars of a selection from musical theater, comic opera, or opera, in English, and bring a copy of the sheet music for the (provided) accompanist. Also be prepared to read scenes from the libretto. Callbacks may be held on Thursday, January 12 at 7:00 pm. Production dates for The Pirates of Penzance are April 13-16, 2017 at the Lydia Mendelssohn Theater in the Michigan League building.
Come join us for a rollicking good time!
"The Pirates have gathered at Penzance to celebrate the natal day of one of their own - pirate-in-training Frederic, who is to be released from his indentures on his 21st birthday. Frederic, who values the concept of 'duty' above all else, has vowed, upon his emancipation, to vanquish his former comrades. Soon the Pirates find themselves preparing for battle with Major-General Stanley, who escaped from their clutches by prevarication, even as Frederic finds himself falling in love with Mabel, the Major-General's daughter. Then suddenly, new alliances are turned topsy-turvy when Frederic discovers he might not have completely fulifilled the terms of his indentures, and his duty may once again place him on the side of piracy, and against both his future father-in-law, and his chosen bride!"
All principal and ensemble roles are available for SATB, including Frederic (Tenor), Mabel (Soprano), Major-General Stanley (Comic Baritone), Ruth (Alto), The Pirate King (Baritone), the Sergeant of Police (Bass Baritone), and others.
Auditioners are encouraged to attend the UMGASS Mass Meeting on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at 7:00 pm in the Kalamazoo Room at the Michigan League, 911 N. University Avenue, on the U-M Central Campus, to hear about the production from the directors and designers, and to sign up from prime audition appointments. Audition times are also available by e-mail at umgassexec@umich.edu, and walk-ins are always welcome on audition nights.
For the audition, please prepare ~32 bars of a selection from musical theater, comic opera, or opera, in English, and bring a copy of the sheet music for the (provided) accompanist. Also be prepared to read scenes from the libretto. Callbacks may be held on Thursday, January 12 at 7:00 pm. Production dates for The Pirates of Penzance are April 13-16, 2017 at the Lydia Mendelssohn Theater in the Michigan League building.
Come join us for a rollicking good time!
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