The Pirates of Penzance
Book and Lyrics by Sir William Schwenck Gilbert
Music by Sir Arthur Seymour Sullivan
Pay? No
Equity? No
AUDITION DATES/TIMES
Saturday, December 7, 2013 11am-1pm
*Audition Dance will be taught at 11am SHARP
Sunday, December 8, 2013 5-7pm
* Audition Dance will be taught at 5pm SHARP
**No appointment is required unless you plan to arrive more than 1 hour after the audition start time.
**Your song audition may happen either before or after the dance audition.
**If you would like to audition but are unable to attend either of the auditions listed above, please contact the director ASAP to schedule an alternative audition appointment.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
*Song: 30-90 seconds of memorized in the style of the show. Bring sheet music in your correct key (accompanist will be provided). No a cappella or recorded music; songs from the show are not acceptable.
*Dance/Movement: come dressed prepared to move and be ready to learn and have some fun! [NOTE: Audition Dance taught at select times ONLY].
*Actors must be at least 10 years old and have parent permission to be involved in this production (if under 18)
**Song/Dance audition must be on the same day unless previous arrangements have been made with the director.
**Please bring to the audition a resume with headshot (if you have one) and a calendar/list of potential conflicts. Availability will affect casting decisions.
CALLBACKS
Sunday, December 8 7-10pm For Women Roles
Monday, December 9 7-10pm For Men Roles
CAST OF CHARACTERS
MABEL (Soprano Bb3 - Db6, 18-21 yrs old) Daughter of the Major-General. Mabel is a classic beauty similar to Lillian Gish or Mary Pickford. An astute young woman, she is sympathetic in nature. She and Frederic fall in love.
FREDERIC (Tenor Bb2 - G4, 21 years old) A member of the Pirates. He is unaffected and possesses an unself-conscious sex appeal. Youthful, genuine and innocent.
RUTH (Mezzo G3 - Eb5, 47 yrs old) Frederic's lifelong nanny. A sneaky Mrs. Potts, she is attractive enough for her age but cares very little about such things. She wants nothing more in life than to see Frederic happy, healthy, and by her side.
PIRATE KING (Baritone A#2 - F4) The leader of the pirates. Despite his sharp and loud bark, he is actually a whole-hearted romantic with a soft bite. A handsome man typically found with an open shirt and wind in his hair.
MAJOR-GENERAL STANLEY (Baritone Bb2 - E4, 50+ yrs old) A father with many daughters. He resembles a male Queen Victoria in his sensibilities. Possesses kindness, warmth, and good-humor. The love for his daughters is undeniable.
SERGEANT OF POLICE (Baritone G2 - E4) The leader of the police. He is Groucho Marx-esque and uncomfortably clumsy. Though their duty to protect is clear, the Sergeant and his police are more accustomed to fear and hide.
SAMUEL (Baritone Bb2 - F4) The Pirate King's right-hand man. Perhaps a bit rotund, Samuel is clever but easily manipulated and influenced.
EDITH (Soprano Ab3 - G5) Daughter of the Major-General. Level-headed girl who is quite mischievous. Very beautiful and the eldest of the daughters.
KATE (Mezzo Ab3 - G5) Daughter of the Major-General. Quick-witted and rather sassy. She, like her other sisters, is strikingly beautiful.
ISABEL (Soprano C#4 - G5) Daughter of the Major-General. Isabel is very imaginative and incredibly beautiful. She is the shyest and youngest of the sisters.
ENSEMBLE SINGERS
Daughters (female)
Pirates (male or cross-dressing female)
Police (dancer/movers, male or cross-dressing female)
LOCATION
Pacifica Spindrift Players
1050 Crespi Drive
Pacifica, CA
PERFORMANCE DATES
Performances March 7 – April 6
*Final Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, March 6
*Opening Night: Friday, March 7 at 8pm
*Fridays: 3/7, 14, 21, 28, 4/4 at 8pm
*Saturdays: 3/8, 15, 22, 29, 4/5 at 8pm
*Sundays: 3/9, 16, 23, 30, 4/6 at 2pm
**MANDATORY Brush Up Rehearsal: Thursday, March 13
Rehearsals begin Tuesday, December 10 at 7pm in the Gallery. Most rehearsals will be Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings, with occasional Saturday or Sunday rehearsals as needed, especially as we near Tech Week.
The Tech Week and Dress Rehearsal Period will begin on Sunday, March 2 in the early evening. Attendance will be mandatory for all actors/crew during that week.
For more information, go to http://pacificaspindriftplayers.org/
If you have any questions, please contact the director at sarah@lodick.com or 415-577-6646
CREW
Director: Sarah Lodick
Asst. Director: Jenny Hernandez
Musical Director: Diana Lee
Choreographer: Deirdre Ashby
Fight Choreographer: Mike Fatum
Producer: Gary Pugh Newman
Costumer: Kristen Wadsworth
Lighting Designer: Carson Duper
Sound Designer: Jared Alexander
Set Build: Mike Calderaro
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