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John Philip Sousa's
El Capitan (in concert)
Conducted by Joseph Sorge, Artistic Director and Music Director
- Friday, September 10th at 8:00pm
- Sunday, September 12th at 2:00pm
The newly appointed viceroy of Peru, Don Medigua, has his hands full in repelling the scheme of the deposed viceroy, Luiz Cazarro, to regain his position. To further their ends, each engages , unknown to the other, the services of the famous Spanish mercenary El Capitan. Don Medigua receives word that El Capitan has drowned and concocts a plan to impersonate the mercenary and provide his services to both sides, with the predictable (and sometimes unpredictable) confusion, all the more so because he is sought in marriage by Estrelda, the daughter of his rival.
In addition to songs and ensembles in march time - including a rousing choral version of the famous "El Capitan March" - Sousa has provided lilting Viennese-style waltzes, the comical "A typical tune of Zanzibar", a drinking song, and a foot-stomping first-act march number for Estrelda and chorus that would do Verdi proud.
See below for audition information and click here for cast and a detailed synopsis.
Performances will take place at The F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, Rockville Civic Center Park, 603 Edmonston Dr., Rockville, MD 20851
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For Tickets call 240-314-8690 - please note the box office will be closed August 16 -30, 2010
The Box Office is located in the lobby of the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre and is open Tuesday - Saturday from 2pm to 7pm and two hours prior to all performances. All reservations are to be prepaid and tickets can be paid by charge or check and can be mailed.
Adults - $20
Seniors (65+) - $18
Students - $16
Ticket exchanges - $3
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Auditions
Auditions for El Capitan will be held on July 26 & 27, 2010 7:30pm - 10pm. Please prepare one song in English, an accompanist will be provided. All roles are open and unpaid.
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