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 ZooAESCULAPIUS 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) |
Trial by JuryUSHER (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) |
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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