TTC Hosts The Pirates of Penzance Auditions Held 9/22

The Theater Company (TTC) will hold open call auditions for their Fall production of THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE on September 21 & 22, 2010 from 6-9pm at TTC's Studio - C143 at Monroe Center for the Arts, 720 Monroe St., Hoboken, NJ. TTC seeks a diverse cast, ages 14 and up, for this delightful comic operetta with music by Arthur Sullivan and libretto by W. S. Gilbert, as directed by Clara Barton Green.

THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, or The Slave of Duty, is the story of Frederic, who, having completed his 21st year, is released from his apprenticeship to a band of tender-hearted pirates. Upon his release he meets and falls in love with Mabel, the daughter of Major-General Stanley, and shortly thereafter finds out that due to a trick clause in his apprenticeship, he has actually not been released from his indentures. Will Frederic betray his new-found love in favor of his duty? And what of the pirates who are plotting revenge against the Major-General for having cheated them out of plunder?

Performances will be November 4-7, 11-14 & 18-21, 2010 at TTC's Studio- C143 at Monroe Center for the Arts in Hoboken, NJ.

Director's Statement:
"I've always loved PIRATES--it's far and away my favorite Gilbert and Sullivan because it's so irresistibly dashing. Handsome pirates storming the beach, sword fights, beautiful maidens being carried off--what's not to love? I'm also crazy about the music--I grew up on this gorgeous and witty score and am unable to resist singing along (at least in my head!) whenever I get to see it performed. We're going to preserve nearly all of the score, but trim down the show just
a bit--get it out of the baroque heaviness of the late 19th century and make it a little leaner, sassier and sexier. As someone who has an equally strong background in light opera as well as straight theater, I'd like to give as much emphasis to the comedy in PIRATES as is usually given to the score--in other words, we want good actors as well as amazing voices!" - Clara Barton Green

Audition Details:
September 21 & 22, 2010 from 6-9pm at TTC's Studio - C143, Monroe Center for the Arts, 720 Monroe St. Hoboken, NJ 07030. Call-backs will be September 24, 2010 at 7pm.

Requirements:
- Non-Equity only, ages 14 and up
- 16 bars (may request 32) of two contrasting songs - legit and
classical songs only
- Accompanist will be provided. Please bring sheet music - no acapella
or tracks allowed
- Please bring your headshot and resume if applicable
- Character breakdown: www.thetheatercompany.org/Auditions.html
- Walk-ins accepted, but audition appointments recommended and may be
scheduled by emailing: auditions@thetheatercompany.com

Note: TTC is an equal-opportunity organization, dedicated to non-traditional casting and casting decisions are made regardless of race, creed, gender, age, disability, national origin or sexual
orientation.

For more information about THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE or TTC please visit www.thetheatercompany.org or email info@thetheatercompany.org