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Auditions

The Zoo and Trial By Jury 
Directed by Helen Aberger
​Music Directed by Joseph Sorge
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Auditions
Tuesday, July 22, 7-10pm
Wednesday, July 23, 7-10pm

CALL BACKS (by invitation only): Thursday, July 24, 7-10pm
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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
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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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Victorian Lyric Opera Company is supported by funding from Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County,
​Maryland State Arts Council, and City of Rockville.
Victorian Lyric Opera Company
 PO Box 10391
Rockville, MD 20849-0391
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  • About VLOC
    • Mission, Vision, Values
    • Board of Directors
    • Diversity, Equity, and Expansion
    • Education and Outreach
    • VLOC Hall of Fame >
      • Hall of Ancestors
      • Flowers of Progress
    • Reviews, Press & Awards
    • Financials & Strategic Plan
  • Shows & Events
    • 2024-2025 Season >
      • The Bravado
    • Archive >
      • The Anonymous Lover
      • The Many Moods of Christmas
      • The Grand Duchess of Gerolstein
      • Ruddigore
      • Die Fledermaus
      • Gentleman's Guide
      • The Sorcerer
      • More... >
        • Colored American Opera Company 150th Anniversary Celebration
        • H.M.S. Pinafore
        • The Zoo & Sweethearts
        • The New Moon
        • The Brigands
        • El Capitan
        • Iolanthe
        • From Paris to Vienna (2021)
  • Get Involved
    • Auditions
    • Membership
    • Opportunities >
      • Direct for Us
    • Company Policies
    • Cast Portal >
      • The Bravado
  • Support
    • Donate
    • Shop
  • Contact Us