Masquerade!

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We are currently in the limbo after a big show.  Thanks to all of you who came to see Fiddler on the Roof!  It was quite amazing!

Now, in the limbo between the rehearsals of shows, we are presenting the UBC Gilbert and Sullivan Society’s Fifth Annual Musical Revue!  Our revues are a fun collection of the club’s favourite musical numbers as allocated to a common theme: this year, “Masquerade”.

Featuring numbers like “Facade” from Jekyll and Hyde, “Masquerade” from Phantom of the Opera, “Master of the House” from Les Miserables and others from the musicals Chorus Line, Spamalot, Chicago, Annie and Wicked among the multitude.

There is only a one-off performance, so be sure to visit the Student Union Building Ballroom at UBC on April 1st at 7:00PM to see it!  The admission fee is $5, paid in cash at the door. Come for the singing and dancing and general revelry.  Best of all?  Come in Costume.

We are all very excited, and we woul d love for you to be there!

GSUBC’s Fiddler on the Roof!

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The Gilbert and Sullivan Society presents Fiddler on the Roof!

Fiddler is to be performed at John Oliver Secondary School’s auditorium on the following dates:

7:30PM on Thursday, 04 Feburary
7:30PM on Friday, 05 Feburary
2:00PM and 7:30PM shows on Saturday, 06 Feburary

In addition to these shows, there is an open dress rehearsal on Wednesday, Feburary 03, to which any may come in to watch.  We gladly accept donations on this date.  John Oliver students in particular are most welcome!

John Oliver Secondary is located at 530 East. 41st Avenue.

Tickets will be sold at the door, and the price is $15 for students, and $20 for non-students.  Please be aware that we only accept cash.

Look out for our posters around town!

Tickets for Fiddler on the Roof

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on January 22, 2010
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are being sold in the South Student Union Building Concourse!  From 11AM to 2PM on January 25th through January 29th, there will be handbills and posters marking our table.  It should be manned throughout the week, but if you pass by and someone is on break, feel free to take a handbill for further perusal and to book a reservation at info@gsubc.com.

Mailing Lists and Clubs Week

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For those interested in more detailed and frequent information regarding auditions and other opportunities within our society, including technical assistance with backstage and sets as well as information on auditions and positions within the pit orchestras for both shows, there will be a mailing list providing such information.  Simply e-mail secretary@gsubc.com with your e-mail and with mailing list (acting/theatre/dancing or orchestra or technical or any such combination of those three) and you will be added to the pertinent mailing list as well as receiving an update of all the most recent issues.

In other news, UBC’s Imagine Day has come and gone, but there is still the AMS Clubs Week! The Gilbert and Sullivan Society of UBC will be manning a booth in the Student Union Building from the 21st through to the 25th during this, and any interested parties may sign up for an audition slot, obtain a membership or simply show up to listen to an enthusiastic representative to take notes of show dates as well as other social events one will be invited to with an invitation.

See you there!

A Call for Talent! This Season’s Auditions

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The Gilbert and Sullivan Society of UBC will be holding auditions for this upcoming season of 2009-2010.  Our fall performance, which will run from December 2nd (Wednesday) through December 5th (Saturday), will be the rarely performed one-act Trial By Jury accompanied by a selection from Gilbert and Sullivan’s other operettas.  Our other show, Fiddler on the Roof, will run in February from the 3rd to the 6th.

Please note the following audition schedule:

A general dance call will be held from 12pm to 3pm on Sunday, September 27th.  Individual auditions with an emphasis on vocal talent will take place on Monday, September 28th and September 29th, a Tuesday.  Callbacks will take place on Wednesday, September 30th. Please prepare two songs for these auditions.  If it is not possible for you to attend either audition date, there are a limited series of timeslots on Sunday prior to the dance call.

All auditions shall take place in the UBC Student Union Building (SUB) in the evening.

Should you choose to audition for Trial by Jury alone, it is recommended that you prepare 2 contrasting operetta or classical pieces.

If you are only auditioning for Fiddler on the Roof, please prepare 2 contrasting musical theatre pieces.

If you are auditioning for both shows, then it is strongly recommended you select and prepare one classical and one modern piece.  Take note that you will not in all likelihood be asked to perform both songs in their entirety.

An accompanist will be provided; please bring a clean copy of sheet music if you require their help.

To schedule an audition, email info@gsubc.com. Please indicate which show(s) you would like to audition for and whether or not you are currently a UBC student.  As an alternative, UBC’s annual “Club’s Week” runs from the 21st to the 25th of September this year, and our Society will be present for all five days.  Additional information regarding auditions may be obtained there, and it will also be possible to sign up for an audition timeslot at our booth.

We welcome new talent as well as returning faces!  Here’s to what looks to be a fantastic new season!