The Pirates of Penzance - Auditions

Phoenix Theatre Supported by Laughing Horse Productions Auditions The Pirates of Penzance or The Slave of Duty Playwright: Gilbert & Sullivan Director: Adam Salathiel Musical Director Paul Olsen Choreographer Jeni Steven Details: The Pirates of Penzance; or, The Slave of Duty is a comic opera in two acts, with music by Arthur Sullivan and libretto by W. S. Gilbert. The opera's official premiere was at the Fifth Avenue Theatre in New York City on 31 December 1879, where the show was well received by both audiences and critics. Its London debut was on 3 April 1880, at the Opera Comique, where it ran for a very successful 363 performances, having already been playing successfully for over three months in New York. The story concerns Frederic, who, having completed his 21st year, is released from his apprenticeship to a band of tender-hearted pirates. He meets Mabel, the daughter of Major-General Stanley, and the two young people fall instantly in love. Frederic finds out, however, that he was born on 29 February, and so, technically, he only has a birthday each leap year. His apprenticeship indentures state that he remains apprenticed to the pirates until his 21st birthday, and so he must serve for another 63 years. Bound by his own sense of duty, Frederic's only solace is that Mabel agrees to wait for him faithfully. AUDITION DATE: Sunday 24th March 2013 Please note time change, auditions now 12.00pm – 6.00pm. Audition registration is strictly 12pm-1pm only. Please wear comfortable clothes as you will be required to sing, act and dance at the audition. Please prepare a song of your choosing for the audition, you can bring your own backing music or a pianist will be available. AUDITION DETAILS: Please email laughing_horse_prod@yahoo.com.au for more information VENUE: Phoenix Theatre – Crn Rockingham Rd & Carrington St, Hamilton Hill REHEARSAL DATES: Rehearsals start Wednesday 3rd of April 2013. They will run Monday and Wednesday and every second Sunday in Hamilton Hill. SHOW DATES: Opening Night Friday 5th, then Sat 6th, Fri 12th, Sat 13th, Fri 19th, Closing Night 20th July 2013 at 8pm and Matinees on Sun 7th, Sun 14th July 2013 at 2pm. ROLES: · Major-General Stanley (comic baritone) · The Pirate King (bass-baritone) · Samuel, his Lieutenant (baritone) · Frederic, the Pirate Apprentice (tenor) · Sergeant of Police (bass) · Mabel (soprano) · Edith (mezzo-soprano) · Kate (mezzo-soprano) · Isabel (speaking role) · Ruth, a Piratical Maid of all work (contralto) · PLUS a Chorus of Pirates, Police and General Stanley's Daughters Email Address: laughinghorseprod@yahoo.com.au Name: Laughing Horse Productions Phone Number: 0438 919 729