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!
