Auditions

The Zoo and Trial By Jury
Directed by Helen Aberger
Music Directed by Joseph Sorge

Auditions
Tuesday, July 22, 7-10pm
Wednesday, July 23, 7-10pm

CALL BACKS (by invitation only): Thursday, July 24, 7-10pm

Location
Bethesda Presbyterian Church
7611 Clarendon Road, Bethesda, MD 20814

Performances
September 5 & 6 at 8pm
September 7 at 2pm

The F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
Rockville Civic Center
603 Edmonston Drive, Rockville, MD 20851

Roles

The Zoo

AESCULAPIUS CARBOY (Tenor) - a apothecary in love with Laetitia
ELIZA SMITH (Mezzo)- a perfectly virtuous and highly principled young lady, in charge of the Refreshment Stall of the London Zoological Gardens
THOMAS BROWN (Baritone) - Eliza's suitor, a man with a secret - he is really The Duke of Islington, a nobleman in disguise
LAETITA (Soprano) - loved by Carboy
MR. GRINDER (Baritone) - Laetitia's father, a retired grocer

CHORUS - Ladies and Gentlemen of the British Public (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass)

Show Synopsis

Trial by Jury

USHER (Baritone) A servant of law and order, reminding all to be silent in court
THE DEFENDANT, EDWIN (Tenor) Groom-to-be, being sued for breach of promise
THE LEARNED JUDGE (Baritone) Patter role, very pompous and verbally clever,
COUNSEL FOR THE PLAINTIFF (Soprano, Alto, or Tenor) Representing Angelina
THE PLAINTIFF, ANGELINA (Soprano) Bride-to-be taking Edwin to court
FOREMAN OF THE JURY (baritone/bass) Solo representative of the jurymen

CHORUS - Bridesmaids, Lawyers, Jurymen, Public (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass)

Show Synopsis

Standard Information for VLOC Auditions

All roles are open and unpaid.
Video auditions will be accepted if you can't attend initial auditions in person.
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A PRINCIPAL ROLE: Please prepare one verse of a song in English and bring sheet music in the appropriate key for the provided accompanist. Please do not audition a cappella. **Please DO NOT prepare audition material from the show**
If you're only interested in a chorus role you are not required to audition - when signing up, simply select "waitlist" as an option.

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