Auditions for The Mikado, 2009-2010

Audition for leads have been completed, but we are still accepting chorus members! If you are interested in joining, please contact Sue at to set an audition time.


Guidelines

  • Come appropriately dressed. A costume is not necessary, but do put some thought into how you present yourself.
  • For Chorus auditions, candidates can sing any piece of music. Please bring two photocopies of your music for us. An accompanist will be provided for you, if needed.
  • If you are auditioning for a lead role, please review all songs and/or scenes listed under each role. You will also be asked to read of section of the spoken libretto.
  • If a song consists of more that one verse, you should be prepared to sing all the verses.
  • Please bring an acting resumé if you have one, and a headshot if you are auditioning for a lead role.
  • Singing from memory is suggested, but not mandatory.
  • The availability of understudy and/or alternative roles is at the discretion of the audition committee.

Tips

  • We will be asking you to fill out an audition form prior to your audition, so please make sure to come a few minutes earlier than you assigned time slot to do so. If you like, you can download our the form, print and fill it out. We will provide a link to do so once it is available!
  • Relax, and be yourself! As well as showing off your musical and acting ability, we would like to get to know you, as community is an important part of our organization.
  • If you are auditioning for a lead role, learn as much as you can about the plot and the characters. We like to see that you are interested in what we do! Please browse the Gilbert and Sullivan Archive is an excellent resource for all things Gilbert and Sullivan.

Auditions are currently held at:

Montreal West United Church
88 Ballantyne Ave N
Montreal West QC

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