The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of UBC http://gsubc.com Sun, 21 Feb 2010 21:40:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 Masquerade! http://gsubc.com/2010/02/21/masquerade/ http://gsubc.com/2010/02/21/masquerade/#comments Sun, 21 Feb 2010 21:40:29 +0000 secretary http://gsubc.com/?p=495 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!

]]> http://gsubc.com/2010/02/21/masquerade/feed/ 0 GSUBC’s Fiddler on the Roof! http://gsubc.com/2010/01/28/gsubcs-fiddler-on-the-roof/ http://gsubc.com/2010/01/28/gsubcs-fiddler-on-the-roof/#comments Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:00:45 +0000 secretary http://gsubc.com/?p=472 Left: Vanessa Coley-Donohue as Fruma Sarah; Right: Patti Palm as Grandmother Tzeitel Arne Larsen as Tevye!

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!

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]]> http://gsubc.com/2010/01/22/tickets-for-fiddler-on-the-roof/feed/ 5 Mailing Lists and Clubs Week http://gsubc.com/2009/09/09/mailing-lists-and-clubs-week/ http://gsubc.com/2009/09/09/mailing-lists-and-clubs-week/#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2009 19:17:20 +0000 secretary http://gsubc.com/?p=467 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!

]]> http://gsubc.com/2009/09/09/mailing-lists-and-clubs-week/feed/ 2 A Call for Talent! This Season’s Auditions http://gsubc.com/2009/08/21/a-call-for-talent-auditions-for-this-season/ http://gsubc.com/2009/08/21/a-call-for-talent-auditions-for-this-season/#comments Fri, 21 Aug 2009 22:12:17 +0000 secretary http://gsubc.com/?p=460 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!

]]> http://gsubc.com/2009/08/21/a-call-for-talent-auditions-for-this-season/feed/ 0 This Season of 2009-2010 http://gsubc.com/2009/06/14/this-season-of-2009-2010/ http://gsubc.com/2009/06/14/this-season-of-2009-2010/#comments Sun, 14 Jun 2009 17:55:48 +0000 secretary http://gsubc.com/?p=438 UBC’s Gilbert and Sullivan Society is putting on a Highlights of Gilbert and Sullivan combined with the one act Trial by Jury as our annual Gilbert and Sullivan performance this fall.  And – excitement of excitements – Fiddler on the Roof will be our Broadway show in February of 2010.

We are currently seeking artistic teams for the two productions.  As with previous years, auditions for both shows will be held in late September, and all interested parties may sign up for them during the new school year’s clubs week.  (Exact dates, along with more information, will be published shortly).

Additionally, a new executive council has been elected and any updated information regarding this change this may be found under ‘contacts’.

We look forward to a fantastic year, and we hope you do too!

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The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of UBC presents Ambition, a revue of musical theatre songs about ambition, climbing every mountain, sleeping your way to the top, etc.

This year’s show features songs from Fame, Cabaret, Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog, Chicago, The Sound of Music and more.

Don’t miss this one-night-only show in the SUB Ballroom (6138 Student Union Boulevard) this Sat. Mar. 7 at 7:30pm! Tickets are just $5 and can be purchased at the door.

]]> http://gsubc.com/2009/02/23/ambition/feed/ 1 The Sorcerer: Jan. 28-31 http://gsubc.com/2009/01/07/the-sorcerer/ http://gsubc.com/2009/01/07/the-sorcerer/#comments Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:24:55 +0000 Stew http://gsubc.com/?p=414 The Sorcerer

The Sorcerer is a Gilbert & Sullivan comic operetta where Alexis plots to unite the social classes via the Sorcerer’s magic love potion. When the ship’s passengers all drink of it, they all fall in love with the first person they see, causing mayhem on the ship.

Staging Director: Heller
Music Director: Kemuel Wong
Choreographer: Johanna Goosen

Performances

Wednesday, January 28: 7pm
Thursday, January 29: 7pm
Friday, January 30: 7pm
Saturday, January 31: 2pm

All performances will take place at Kitsilano Secondary School (2550 W. 10th Ave).

Tickets

Students: $10
General: $15

Available cash-only at the door or online at https://gsubc.ticketleap.com.

Members of the G&S Society can reserve complimentary tickets at tickets@gsubc.com

]]> http://gsubc.com/2009/01/07/the-sorcerer/feed/ 0 The Fantasticks: Nov. 20-22 http://gsubc.com/2008/11/04/the-fantasticks-nov-20-22/ http://gsubc.com/2008/11/04/the-fantasticks-nov-20-22/#comments Wed, 05 Nov 2008 06:24:25 +0000 Stew http://gsubc.com/?p=285

The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of UBC proudly presents THE FANTASTICKS.

Book and Lyrics: Tom Jones
Music: Harvey Schmidt

Director: Jennifer Lee Gunson
Music Director: Mark Reid
Choreographer: Johanna Goosen

CAST

El Gallo: Dan Dumsha
Luisa: Amy Tipton
Matt: Jason Yau
Huck: Jessica Musterer
Bell: Joel Stephanson
Mortimer: Ryan Caron
Henry: Kate MacLachlan
Mute: Sofia Koskinen Zuckernick

PERFORMANCES

Thursday, November 20: 7pm
Friday, November 21: 7pm
Saturday, November 22: 2pm
Saturday, November 22: 7pm

TICKETS

Students: $11
General: $15

Available at the door or online at https://gsubc.ticketleap.com

Members of the G&S Society can reserve complimentary tickets at tickets@gsubc.com

]]> http://gsubc.com/2008/11/04/the-fantasticks-nov-20-22/feed/ 0 Auditions and Clubs Days! http://gsubc.com/2008/09/11/auditions-and-clubs-days/ http://gsubc.com/2008/09/11/auditions-and-clubs-days/#comments Thu, 11 Sep 2008 18:21:36 +0000 Stew http://gsubc.com/?p=284 For our 2008-2009 season, The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of UBC is putting on both The Fantasticks (Nov. 2008) and The Sorceror (Jan. 2009). We’ve got a great artistic team ready and we’re excited to put together fantastic casts for these productions.

Because we are doing both a musical and an operetta, please prepare three pieces. However, please note that due to time constraints, not all three pieces may be heard.

  • 1 opera/classical
  • 1 musical theatre
  • 1 own choice

Auditions will be taking place on:

  • Sunday, September 21 (1pm to 5pm)
  • Monday, September 22 (7pm to 10pm)
  • Wednesday, September 24 (7pm to 10pm)

IMPORTANT: Please be available for callbacks on Sunday, September 28 (1pm to 5pm).

NOTE: For non-singing actors, there are three non-singing roles in The Fantasticks. So if acting is your strong suit, make sure to audition for us!

How do I sign up for an audition?

Come visit us at clubs days in the SUB from September 17-19 to hear more about our productions and to sign up for audition spots!

Or, you can email us at info@gsubc.com to reserve a spot.

Looking forward to seeing you at auditions!

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