"The Pirates of Penzance" Show Looking for Dancers/Singers
The company is holding auditions for "The Pirates of Penzance" Show and looking for dancers/singers, please see the details below. About the project: This hilarious satire of the “bonds of duty” centers on Frederic, who, having completed his 21st year, is released from his apprenticeship to a band of tender-hearted pirates. He meets the daughters of Major-General Stanley, including Mabel, and the two young people fall instantly in love. Frederic soon learns, however, that due to the specifics of his apprenticeship contract and his misfortune to be born on leap year, he is duty-bound to serve for another 63 years. Frederic returns to his comrades as Mabel and her father convince a troupe of reluctant policemen to bring the pirates to justice. Their climactic battle ends in an improbable and hilarious send-up of being bound by one’s duty. Additional info: Approximately 16-32 bars (roughly a verse and chorus) from any similar musical: Light Operetta. You can choose something by the same composer (Gilbert & Sullivan – HMS Pinafore, Yeoman of the Guard) or anything in a similar style. Choose something in a good range for your voice. Your songs should use backing There will be a dance audition. Choreography will be taught on site. Please wear something you can move in. Please see the attachment for more details.
15 roles
Tenor, a young idealistic man with an over-developed sense of duty.
Soprano, a young woman who believes in redemption.
Baritone, a man of action, strong feelings, an effective leader but an ineffective pirate.
Frederic’s former nursemaid who now finds herself with the freedom to do what she wants! May be cross-cast with Major Stanley.
The father of many daughters and the model of a modern (circa 1879) major general. May be cross-cast with Ruth.
The Pirate King’s right-hand pirate.
The leader of the band of police out to capture the pirates.
A pirate with a more modern (circa 2024) sensibility.
A sassy pirate who isn’t afraid to stick up for her fellow lady pirates.
General Stanley’s daughter with solos and/or speaking lines.
General Stanley’s daughter with solos and/or speaking lines.
General Stanley’s daughter with solos and/or speaking lines.