Morpheus Theatre is pleased to announce auditions for The
Pirates of Penzance.
A Comic Operette by W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan
Open Auditions for all roles will take place on:
Saturday, November 23rd (12 noon to 4:00pm) Monday,
November 25th (7:00pm to 9:30pm) and Wednesday, November 27th (7:00pm to 9:30pm)
Callbacks, if required, will be Saturday, November 30th
from 1pm to 5pm.
at the Morpheus Rehearsal Centre
(lower level of the Parkdale Community Centre)
3512 - 5th Avenue NW
Frederick is celebrating his 21st year and, with it, the
end of his indenture to the pirate king. Though a sense of duty has kept him
loyal to his friends, the pirates, with his freedom he has vowed to fight to
bing the pirates to justice.
As he leaves the pirates to make his way in the world he
runs into the daughters and wards of the Major General. As he is discovering
what These beautiful creatures are, the pirates realize that Frederick is
indentured until his 21st birthday. As he was born on February 29th, he has
actually only celebrated 4 birthdays, and is still in indentured for some time.
Will Frederick do his duty, against his better judgement, and rejoin the
pirates?
Will he join the police and bring the pirates to
justice? Will he ever see his 21st
birthday. The answers to these questions, and others, are reviled end over the
two acts of this deliciously comic Gilbert and Sullivan opera.
ROLES
MAJOR-GENERAL STANLEY: (Male, baritone - Bflat2 to F4)
Comic role. Far braver and much more gallant in his own mind than he is in
life. Some movement. (He's not much of a dancer, either, though he might argue
that).
THE PIRATE KING: (Male, baritone - D3 to F4) Full of
bravado, he talks a great story, but is really very soft hearted where pirate
victims are concerned. Especially orphan victims. Dance required.
SAMUEL: (Male) his Lieutenant.
FREDERIC: (Male, tenor - D3 to Bflat4) 21 year old (or
able to ply such) hero of the opera. He is constantly guided by his sense of
duty. Some dance required.
SERGEANT OF POLICE: (Male, bass-baritone - G2 to E4) This
is a brave man, though he would rather not have the bravery tested, who leads a
band of not so brave police.
MABEL: (Female, soprano - C4 to Dflat6) Frederick's
introduction to femininity, and the girl he intends to marry. Dancing required.
EDITH: (Female) General Stanley's Daughter.
KATE: (Female) General Stanley's Daughter.
ISABEL: (Female) General Stanley's Daughter.
RUTH: (Female, mezzo-soprano - G3 to F5) Frederick's
nurse, and only female with whom he has had contact over the years. Would like
to have Frederick for herself. Some dance.
Chorus of pirates, police, wards of the Major General.
There are several small parts that will be drawn from the chorus.
Auditioners are asked to prepare a song from Gilbert and Sullivan (but not
from the Pirates of Penzance), or another opera that highlights their
proficiency in their area of interest, whether it be comic, dramatic or
romantic. Though monologues are not
required, a cold read may be requested.
The Read Through will be held on Monday December 9th.
Rehearsals will be on Monday and Wednesday evenings and Saturday afternoons
beginning January 11th. The show will
move into the Victor Mitchell theatre at the Pumphouse Theatres on April 13th,
an run from April 19th to May 4th.
Visit www.morpheustheatre.ca
to book your audition time today.
