[Capdist-auditions] SLOC Musical Theatre(Schenectady Light Opera Company) - Auditions for THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE

[Dave Dixon]

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SLOC Musical Theatre(Schenectady Light Opera Company) announces auditions
for the Gilbert and Sullivan classic operetta, THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE!!
 
AUDITION DATES: June 22nd and 24th, 2010 - Begins at 7pm - Sign-in begins at 6:30pm - Please Arrive no later than 6:45pm - Callbacks Fri., June 25th.

AUDITION LOCATION: 427 Franklin Street; Downtown Schenectady, NY(formerly St John the Baptist Church) - IMPORTANT NOTE: SLOC has now relocated to a new theatre! Auditions are not at 826 State Street; Schenectady NY. 

AUDITION INFO: Prepare 20 bars of music. Selections from any Gilbert & Sullivan show is preferred, however music from any Broadway musical is acceptable. Pianist provided. You must bring your own sheet music. Must be 16 yrs old by 9/1/10 to audition. No choreography auditions.

FURTHER QUESTIONS: please visit our website, www.sloctheater.org or call 1-877-350-7378(option #3) and leave a message.

**IMPORTANT: This production is scheduled to be the first at SLOC's new theatre. So, you have the opportunity to participate in this historic event. There are no small or cameo roles in this show. Everyone cast will be on stage and singing in multiple numbers. Gilbert & Sullivan choruses
are very important and play a huge part in the show. This show in general is silly and fun with extraordinary music. No dancing required, but there will be a lot of stage movement. SLOC will likely do English Accents but the main focus is on the quality of the singing and DICTION. More importantly we are looking for performers with strong singing voices, great
diction, energy & animation on stage.**

AVAILABLE ROLES:  8 Lead & Principle roles: Frederick : (21 yrs old; Tenor), Mabel: (17-21 yrs old; Soprano), Pirate King: (30-50 yrs old; Baritone), Major General Stanely: ( 40-60 yrs old; Baritone), Ruth(40-60 yrs old; Alto), Major General's 3 daughters(late teens to 20 yrs old; Soprano). Pirate Chorus and Police Chorus(flexible ages). 

  ***FOR MORE DETAILED CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS: visit www.sloctheater.org**

General Rehearsal Schedule: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 7-10pm  

Anticipated First Rehearsal Date: August 8th

Performance Dates: October 15th through 17th; 21st through 24th, 2010

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Director: Ross Snyder
Producer: Richard Lenehan
Music Director: Andrea Merrill
Choreographer: Thomas Dalton Bambury
Publicity Coordinator: Dave Dixon

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Show Plot: This musical concerns Frederic, who having completed his 21st year, is leased from his apprenticeship to a band of tenderhearted pirates. He meets Mabel and the two fall in love. Frederic finds out, however, that he was born on Feb 29, and so, technically he only has a birthday each leap year. His apprenticeship indentures state that he
remain apprenticed to the pirates until his 21st birthday, and so he must serve for another 63 years. Mabel agrees to wait for him faithfully.
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   SEE YOU JUNE 22 OR JUNE 24th for AUDITIONS for THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE! 

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