PMAZ is pleased to announce auditions for the April, 2012 ProMusica Arizona concert version production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic opera Pirates of Penzance. Auditions will be held On January 28, 2012 for the following lead roles:
- The Pirate King - Bass/Baritone
- Mabel - “young” Soprano (playing a 19-20 year old)
- Frederick - “young” Tenor (playing a 21 year old)
- General Stanley - Comic Baritone
- Ruth - Contralto
- Daughters - Sopranos/Altos
- Minor Pirates and Policemen - Tenors, Baritones and Basses
The minor roles may also be filled by those who auditioned for a lead role and did not receive the part.
The rehearsal schedule for the lead roles will include weekly rehearsals on Tuesday evenings beginning Feb 14, run-throughs with orchestra on Monday evenings April 9 and 16, dress rehearsal Thursday April 19, evening concerts April 20, & 21 and a matinee concert April 22. Leads must be available for all rehearsal and concert dates, or make special arrangements with the directors.
Auditions will include reading a short selection from the script, and singing the following selections:
- The Pirate King – “Oh Better Far to Live and Die” Act 1, #3
- Mabel – “Poor Wandering One” Act 1, #8
- Frederick – “Oh Is There not a Maiden Here” Act 1, #7
- General Stanley – “I Am a Major General” Act 1, #13
- Ruth – “When Frederick was a Little Lad” Act 1, #2
- Daughters – “Climbing Over the Rocky Mountain” Act 1, #5
- Pirates/Policemen – “With Cat-like Tread Upon our Prey” Act 2, #12
Leads that successfully audition for the King, Mabel, Frederick, Stanley and Ruth will be selected to return for a callback session at 6:00, after the appointment auditions are complete. Final casting will be posted on Monday Jan 30. Scores are available at http://imslp.info/files/imglnks/usimg/c/c5/IMSLP28599-PMLP06271-PiratesVSstod.pdf
Audition Schedule:
Saturday Jan 28th, 3:00-6:00
Callbacks 6:00-7:30
For Appointments:
Phone: 623-465-4650 - Email: ydolby@pmaz.org
Questions:
kkozacek@pmaz.org or astich@pmaz.org
Auditions will be held at - 3334 West Inspiration Drive, Anthem AZ, 85086
Thanks for your interest, and Good Luck!!