Tuesday, April 2, 2013

AUDITION NOTICE: University of Calgary Operetta Company



*** OPEN AUDITIONS ***

*The* *University of Calgary Operetta Company* is proud to present

*“Seussical”***

*May 23 to June 1*

*Book by Stephen Flaherty & Lynn Ahrens          Music by Stephen
Flaherty   Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens*

*Based on the works of Dr. Seuss*

*Directed by Colleen Whidden *

*Choreographed by Jocelyn Hoover   Produced by Byron Redd *

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This audition is *Open Call* to all *students* and all *community members*.


*AUDITIONS FOR ALL PERFORMERS (Actors / Singers / Dancers)*

*University of Calgary, Craigie Hall ~ Room # F202 (Music Department)*

*Sat, April 13th from 11:00am to 5:00pm*

*Sun, April 14th from 1:00pm to 6:00pm*

*Mon, April 15th from 18:00h to 22:00h – Call Backs (if required)*

*BOOKING YOUR AUDITION*

Visit: *http://ucalgary.ca/operetta/seussical-auditions *to book your time and *DOWNLOAD* the required audition material packet.

Venue: University of Calgary, Craigie Hall ~ Room F202 (Music Department)

*REHEARSAL SCHEDULE** & PRODUCTION DATES *(subject to change)

*We will be presenting this production in a compressed rehearsal format.  **View Rehearsal Schedule<http://www.ucalgary.ca/operetta/files/operetta/Rehearsal%20Cal-2.pdf>
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*CHARACTERS*

GERTRUDE McFUZZ - Soprano
HORTON THE ELEPHANT – Tenor/Baritone
JOJO THE YOUNG BOY (age 10-16) – Soprano/Alto
MAYZIE LA BIRD  – Soprano/Alto
MRS. MAYOR - Soprano
MR. MAYOR – Tenor/Baritone
SOUR KANGAROO – Soprano/Alto
YOUNG KANGAROO (age 12-16) – Soprano/Alto
THE BIRD GIRLS – Mixed Ranges
THE CAT IN THE HAT – Tenor/Baritone
THE WICKERSHAM BROTHERS – Mixed Ranges


Please email info@ucalgaryoperetta.ca with any questions.



*EQUITY NOTICE*

*Equity members, please note that UCalgary Operetta Co. produces shows on a volunteer, recreational basis, we do not pay actors under any circumstances.
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*“Seussical” is presented by special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).*