The Pirates of Penzance

Who: Auditions are open to all 13 - 19 year olds in Portland and beyond; we are looking for very strong, confident singers with great comedic timing and willingness to be big and bold!
Director: Caroline Schwiebert
Musical Director: Mak Kastelic
Choreographer: Theresa Hanson

What: a slightly edited teen production of the comic operetta The Pirates of Penzance

The Pirates of Penzance is an absurd comic opera by Gilbert and Sullivan which premiered in NYC in 1879! The story follows Frederic, a young man who was mistakenly apprenticed to a band of pirates instead of a pilot. On his 21st birthday, he leaves the pirates to become a law-abiding citizen, but falls in love with Mabel, the daughter of Major-General Stanley. A series of comical events ensues, including the discovery that Frederic's birthday only occurs in a leap year, meaning he must remain an apprentice for another 63 years. The opera ends with the pirates surrendering to the police and everyone, except the Major-General, living happily ever after.

When:
Auditions early March MORE DETAILS and AUDITION SIGN UP COMING SOON
Rehearsals April - May - most rehearsals will be Sundays (day or evening, depending), Mondays (6:30 - 9:30), Tuesdays (6:30 - 9:30) and Saturdays (day or evening, depending); NO ONE NEEDS TO ATTEND ALL REHEARSALS until after May 14. Students will be asked for a list of conflicts ahead of auditions and again after parts are offered.
Performances: May 30, 31, June 5, 6

Where:
Performances: the brand new Foster Theater; 5444 SE Foster Rd
Rehearsals: St David of Wales and Foster Theater (all rehearsals TBD)