Auditions
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PRINCIPAL ROLES
Auditions for principal roles in Patience (2016) are NOW CLOSED and the Principal Cast has been announced, click here for the Principal Cast list. Auditions for chorus are closed. CHORUS ROLES We are always on the lookout for few more men of good singing ability! Those wishing to join the chorus will need to be evaluated for voice type and singing & stage movement abilities. The audition will take no more than about 5-10 minutes. The process may be waived at the discretion of the directors if you are known to them from previous shows. To help you learn the music, audio CD’s of all the chorus parts will be available for all cast members from the start of rehearsals. If you are interested in joining the chorus, please CONTACT US with your details and return telephone number. For further enquiries about future audition bookings, email us. Rehearsals Rehearsals are held every Tuesday and Thursday evening at the Parish Hall, St Francis Xavier Church, 17 Mackenzie St, Lavender Bay (North Sydney). |
IMPORTANT FORMS & INFORMATION |
GENERAL GUIDELINES
The company normally holds closed auditions, this being the preferred choice of the management committee and the directors involved.
If you audition for us and are unsuccessful in obtaining one of the principal roles available, we sincerely hope you will audition for us in the future. When selecting a performer for a particular role, we take into account the performer’s ability to fully project all the characteristics required for that role. We assess the musical ability and dramatic interpretation as well as consider the overall balance of vocal types, ages required for the roles, whether couples complement each other, etc.
Decisions of the Audition Panel are final and we cannot enter into discussions about our choices. We do urge you to consider accepting a re-call if you were unsuccessful the first time, as some of our most valued performers have joined us this way.
Singing in the chorus of one of our G&S productions is a valuable musical experience. Due to our ensemble style of production, our choruses are featured as individuals as well as being part of a group. Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Sydney values the contributions of both principals and chorus as both are vital to the artistic success of a production so, in our company, everyone is “a star”.
What we look for in Auditions:
The company normally holds closed auditions, this being the preferred choice of the management committee and the directors involved.
If you audition for us and are unsuccessful in obtaining one of the principal roles available, we sincerely hope you will audition for us in the future. When selecting a performer for a particular role, we take into account the performer’s ability to fully project all the characteristics required for that role. We assess the musical ability and dramatic interpretation as well as consider the overall balance of vocal types, ages required for the roles, whether couples complement each other, etc.
Decisions of the Audition Panel are final and we cannot enter into discussions about our choices. We do urge you to consider accepting a re-call if you were unsuccessful the first time, as some of our most valued performers have joined us this way.
Singing in the chorus of one of our G&S productions is a valuable musical experience. Due to our ensemble style of production, our choruses are featured as individuals as well as being part of a group. Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Sydney values the contributions of both principals and chorus as both are vital to the artistic success of a production so, in our company, everyone is “a star”.
What we look for in Auditions:
- General level of skill.
- Promise of the specific skill required for the role.
- Willingness to work with directors.
- Amiability, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
- Performers with a well-rounded talent.
- We do not ignore the inexperienced newcomer.