Auditions: Pirates of Penzance

OPEN CALL AUDITIONS FOR THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE

 The Theater Company of Hoboken (TTC) will hold open
auditions on May 29 & 30, 2012 from 6-9pm at DeBaun Auditorium, Edwin
A. Stevens Hall, 24 Fifth Street, Hoboken, NJ (campus of Stevens
Institute of Technology) for their summer production of THE PIRATES OF
PENZANCE. TTC seeks a diverse cast, ages 14 and up, for this
delightful comic operetta with music by Arthur Sullivan and libretto
by W. S. Gilbert, as directed by Clara Barton Green.

THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, or The Slave of Duty, is the story of
Frederic, who, having completed his 21st year, is released from his
apprenticeship to a band of tender-hearted pirates. Upon his release
he meets and falls in love with Mabel, the daughter of Major-General
Stanley, and shortly thereafter finds out that due to a trick clause
in his apprenticeship, he has actually not been released from his
indentures.  Will Frederic betray his new-found love in favor of his
duty? And what of the pirates who are plotting revenge against the
Major-General for having cheated them out of plunder?

Performances are July 13, 14, 15, 20, 21 & 22, 2012 at 7pm in Frank
Sinatra Park, Hoboken and July 28 & 29, 2012 at 4pm in Harsimus Cove
Memorial Park & Cemetery in Jersey City.

Director's Statement:
“I've always loved PIRATES--it's far and away my favorite Gilbert and
Sullivan because it's so irresistibly dashing.  Handsome pirates
storming the beach, sword fights, beautiful maidens being carried
off--what's not to love?  I'm also crazy about the music--I grew up on
this gorgeous and witty score and am unable to resist singing along
(at least in my head!) whenever I get to see it performed.  We're
going to preserve nearly all of the score, but trim down the show just
a bit--get it out of the baroque heaviness of the late 19th century
and make it a little leaner, sassier and sexier.  As someone who has
an equally strong background in light opera as well as straight
theater, I'd like to give as much emphasis to the comedy in PIRATES as
is usually given to the score.” – Clara Barton Green

Audition Details:
Audition Dates, Times & Location:
May 29 & 30, 2012 from 6-9pm (callbacks on May 31, 2012 from 7-10pm)
DeBaun Auditorium, Edwin A. Stevens Hall, 24 Fifth Street, Hoboken, NJ

Requirements:
- 32 bars of a legit song (piano accompanist will be available -
please bring sheet music) no tracks, no acapella
- Be prepared to read from sides
- Be prepared for movement (will be taught a routine)
- Non-Equity, non-pay, but sometravel stipends available
- Bring headshot/resume if applicable (do not send headshot/resume by
email unless requested)
- Questions? email auditions@thetheatercompany.org

- Character breakdown: www.thetheatercompany.org/Auditions.html

Note: TTC is an equal-opportunity organization, dedicated to
non-traditional casting and casting decisions are made regardless of
race, creed, gender, age, disability, national origin or sexual
orientation.

For more information about THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE or TTC please visit
www.thetheatercompany.org or email info@thetheatercompany.org