[Capdist-auditions] SLOC Auditions for Sullivan & Gilbert

[Sally Burke]

Sullivan and Gilbert Auditions December 5th and 6th
 
Producer-Bonnie Williams, Director-Gwen Fraser and Musical
Director-Sherri Strichman announce auditions dates for SLOC's 3rd show
of the 2005-2006 season, Sullivan and Gilbert.  Auditions will be held
Monday and Tuesday, December 5th and 6th at the Opera House on State
Street in Schenectady.  Sign in begins at 7:00 pm each night and the
auditions begin at 7:30 pm.
 
Everyone trying out for Savoyard, Violet or Alfred, should come prepared
to sing a Gilbert and Sullivan song or something similar.  NO POP/ROCK.
We would like to produce a fully acoustic show.like it would be in 1890
at the Savoy.  Projection and diction will be very important.  
Do not be concerned by maintaining an accent during auditions.
An accompanist will be provided; a cappella singing will not be heard.  
 
Sullivan and Gilbert is set in the Savoy Theater in 1890.  It is the
final frantic day of rehearsal for the Gilbert and Sullivan revue
requested by Queen Victoria.  The two men have been feuding for years,
but they are forced to work together one more time.  The playwright, Ken
Ludwig has adorned his book with a wonderful Gilbert and Sullivan score.
 
The cast consists of 17 adults.  Characters are as follows:
 
William S Gilbert-a strong actor who has 1 duet that could be
talked/sung. He is a middle-aged, rumpled, sturdy, stubborn, gruff, gout
sufferer who is out-spoken, yet means well.
Sir Arthur Sullivan-a strong actor who has 1 duet that can be
talked/sung.  He is a middle-aged, gentle, elegant, high-strung,
sensitive man of questionable health.  He longs to be known as a
"serious composer".
 
Gilbert and Sullivan are both quick tongued and very different from one
another, but there is still and underlying feeling of caring between
them.
 
Kitty Gilbert-a non-singing role-is a confident woman in her late 30's.
She's been married to Gilbert since she was 17 and is not at all fond of
her husband's brusk ways.  She acts as a buffer between G & S.
Richard D'Oly Carte-a non singing role-is the long time G & S producer.
He valiantly tries to keep everyone on task.
 
The following Savoyards and Violet do about 95% of the staged singing.
They all have solos, plus ensemble singing and speaking lines.
Savoyards:
 
Durward Lely (Tenor) and Courtice Pounds(tenor)-both are narcissistic
and full of themselves.
 
Rutland Barrington (bass-baritone)-an up stager, could be hefty.
 
Sybil Grey (soprano) and Jessie Bond (mezzo) both are catty, gossips who
are jealous of the attention given to Violet.
 
 
 
Rosina Brandram ( alto) could be a large woman who is a man chaser.  She
is a larger than life type woman.
 
George Grossmith (baritone) is a comic G & S actor who's a dandy and
very full of himself.
 
Violet Russell (soprano) is a pretty girl in her 20's.  She is a magnet
for men and is currently having a secret affair with Sullivan.  She is
willing to use her feminine wiles to advance her career.
 
Alfred, Duke of Edinburg, the second son of Queen Victoria is a friend
of Sullivan.  He is an attractive playboy type.  He longs to be on stage
even though he's totally inexperienced in theatre.  Gilbert refers him
to him as a "dumbbell without a title". (sings a solo and some later
ensemble #'s).
 
2 men and 2 women who sing.  These 4 will be dressed as Victorian stage
hands and costumers.  While they haven't any speaking lines, they will
be used for staging business and chorus parts.
 
Production dates are: March 3, 4, 5 and 9, 10, 11, 12.  For further
information, please contact Gwen Fraser (346-1366) or Sherri Strichman
(346-6722).
 
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