Auditions for “Pirates of Penzance” show. Casting actors. ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the breakdown below.
Rate:
All actors will receive a $300 stipend.
Additional info:
PREPARE:
16-32 bars of a musical theatre or operetta song in the style of the show.
Please bring sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. No recorded or a capella allowed.
Please have music in a 3-ring binder.
Be prepared to sing and read from the script at your audition.
BRING:
Headshot, resume, list of possible conflicts.
Callbacks on March 3.
Rehearsals: April 13 – June 2, Saturdays 1:30-6:00, Sundays 1:00-6:00
Tech Week June 3-7, 6:00-10:00
Performances: June 7-23
Fridays 7:30 (6:00 call)
Saturdays 2:00 (12:30 call) and 7:30 (6:00 call)
Sundays 2:00 (12:30 call)
If you are interested, please apply.
13 Project roles
Frederic
Male.
19
-
23.
All ethnicities
(tenor) - A member of the Pirates. He is unaffected and possesses an unselfconscious sex appeal. Youthful, genuine, and innocent. Must appear 21 years old.
Application deadline closed.
Mabel
Female.
18
-
40.
All ethnicities
(soprano) - Daughter of the Major-General. She is equally beautiful as she is astute. Whatever Mabel wants, Mabel gets.
Application deadline closed.
The Pirate King
Male.
18
-
56.
All ethnicities
(baritone) - The leader of the pirates. Despite his sharp and wild 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.
Application deadline closed.
Major-General
Male.
40
-
56.
All ethnicities
(baritone) - 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.
Application deadline closed.
Ruth
Female.
18
-
56.
All ethnicities
(alto) - Frederic's lifelong nanny. She wants nothing more in life than to see Frederic happy, healthy, and by her side.
Application deadline closed.
Samuel
Male.
18
-
56.
All ethnicities
(baritone) - The Pirate King's right-hand man. Clever, but a push-over when it comes to the dignity of the Pirate King.
Application deadline closed.
Sergeant
Male.
18
-
56.
All ethnicities
(baritone) - 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 hiding.
Application deadline closed.
Edith
Female.
18
-
40.
All ethnicities
(mezzo soprano) - Daughter of the Major-General. She cares little about appearances (unlike her sisters) and loudly marches to the beat of her own drum.
Application deadline closed.
Kate
Female.
18
-
40.
All ethnicities
(mezzo soprano) - Daughter of the Major-General. A natural-born leader, very brite and witty.
Application deadline closed.
Isabel
Female.
18
-
40.
All ethnicities
(mezzo soprano) - Daughter of the Major-General. Not a thought in her pretty little head, but she is very sweet.
