Auditions

Bastien und Bastienne
and
The Impresario

Two Singspiele by W.A. Mozart
Sung in English
Conducted by Sean Rogers

Thursday, April 29th | 6pm to 8pm
Lehi Arts Building
685 North Center Street
Lehi
To make an appointment call: 801.842.6292 or email: unipac.auditions@gmail.com (or just show up).

BASTIEN UND BASTIENNE
Bastienne - Soprano
Colas - Baritone
Bastien - Tenor
DIRECTED by Joey Calkins

THE IMPRESARIO
Mr. (or Ms.) Bluff - Baritone (or Mezzo-Soprano)
Mr. Angel - Tenor
Madame Goldentrill - Soprano (Coloratura)
Miss Silverpeal - Soprano (Coloratura)
Mr. Scruples (The Impresario) - Spoken (CAST)
DIRECTED by Elizabeth Hansen (WGA award winner, Emmy nominee)
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Rehearsals will begin in July in Midvale.
Performances are Friday and Saturday, August 13th and 14th in Lehi.

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AUDITIONS - M. Ryan Taylor's The Other Wise Man

Auditions for the Utah/Idaho Performing Arts Company's production of M. Ryan Taylor's The Other Wise Man.

Sept 19 from 1 to 4 pm

Piano Gallery the Organ ("Lowry") Room

650 South State Street

Orem

Sept 22 from 7 to 9 pm (BY APPOINTMENT)

Joey's Home

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Midvale

Other times on the 20th and 21st may be available. Please call to schedule an appointment.

* Those auditioning MUST provide their own accompanist (or sing accapella). We will not provide an accompanist for you.

* Rehearsals will be limited. Music must be learned "on-your-own."

* We are unable to pay at this time.

* Singers will be responsible for obtaining their own music. (Music may be purchased here.)

* To schedule an audition for Sunday the 20th, Monday the 21st or Tuesday the 22nd, please contact Joey at 208.880.9515, 801.566.3426 or unipac150@gmail.com.

* If you have a headshot and resume, please bring a copy with you. (Or email with your appointment request.)

* Rehearsals will be held on Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings in November. There will be one (or two) music rehearsals in October. There will be no rehearsal on Saturday, November 28th (Thanksgiving weekend). Tuesday, November 24th is still being decided upon.

* Performances will be held on Monday December 7th and Tuesday December 8th in Midvale at the Midvale Performing Arts Building.

* Tech/Dress Rehearsal will be held on Saturday December 5th (morning to afternoon)

The Other Wise Man

We are getting ready for our upcoming production of M. Ryan Taylor's The Other Wise Man. (Follow the link for more information about the opera.)

Auditions are tentatively scheduled for September 19th in Orem and Sept. 22 (confirmed date) in Midvale. For more information please call Joey at 801.566.3426 or email unipac150@gmail.com.

Cast requirements are a minimum of 1 tenor, 2 sopranos, 1 mezzo/alto, 1 baritone, 1 bass/baritone. (Most of the parts play multiple roles.) Depending on audition response, these roles may be divided. (Up to 15 singers!!)

The Other Wise Man : Synopsis

Scene 1, The Observatory : Artaban searches the heavens for the new star that will herald the birth of the King of Light. He attempts to persuade his fellow magi to join him on his quest, but is left to make the journey to Jerusalem alone.

Scene 2, The Wilderness : Artaban and his servant Vasda are stopped in their journey by the need to help a sick traveler. When the traveler awakes, he tells them to seek the Christ in Bethlehem.

Scene 3, Bethlehem : Artaban and Vasda arrive in Bethlehem too late. In order to save the child of Miriam from Herod’s soldiers, Artaban is forced to bribe a guard with one of his gifts, a precious ruby intended for the ‘King of Light.’

Scene 4, Egypt : Having scoured Egypt for traces of the child he seeks, Artaban is prepared to give up, but finds new hope in the words of a Rabbi.

Scene 5, The Damascus Gate : Artaban has grown old searching for his king, only to find him at Jerusalem in the hands of his enemies. Will Artaban be in time to offer up the last of his gifts, a precious pearl, as a ransom for his king’s life?

Dido and Aeneas Chorus Auditions

We are still in need of singers for the chorus. Rehearsals are held every Saturday at 10 am until 12 OR 1 pm. Rehearsals are divided so not everyone is needed for the full three hours. Beginning July 7th, we will add Tuesday evening (7-9) rehearsals in addition to the Saturday morning rehearsals. There will be no rehearsal on July 4th. Other rehearsals are August 1st with the conductor and orchestra (in American Fork at the Alpine Tabernacle), August 6th (at the usual place in Midvale) and the week of August 10th - August 13th. (The 13th is the final dress rehearsal.) ALL REHEARSALS WILL BE HELD IN MIDVALE.

If you are interested or have any questions please contact Joey at unipac150@gmail.com, 801.566.3426 or 208.880.9515.

Performances will be held at the Midvale Performing Arts Building (in Midvale) on August 14th and 15th.

This production is directed by Joey Calkins. The performances will be conducted by Sean Rogers. Music Director is Raveny Richens.

Auditions

We are pleased to announce auditions for our 2009/2010 season. Auditions will be held on Saturday, April 18th at the Piano Gallery (650 S. State Street) in Orem, Utah from 1 pm to 5 pm.

Auditions will also be held on Wednesday, April 22nd in Midvale BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Auditions for:

Dido and Aeneas by Henry Purcell

The Kiss by Alex Broun

and

His Return by Percival Wilde

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His Return

(1m/3w)

His Return is a one-act play about John and Helen Hartley. John is wounded during World War I and is sent home. His wife has a surprise for him.

The Kiss

(2m/2w)

A Ten-Minute play. Kent becomes annoyed by Roland's and Angela's public display of affection.

Dido and Aeneas

Leads: Dido (soprano or Mezzo soprano), Anna (soprano), Beldame (Mezzo soprano), Aeneas (tenor)

Principles: Sophia (soprano or mezzo soprano), Syntyche (soprano), Thais, (soprano or mezzo soprano), Spirit (counter-tenor), Secundis (tenor or baritone)

Chorus of SATB singers, principle dancers, and children.

Music Director: Raveny Richens.

Conductor: Sean Rogers

All productions will be directed by Joey Calkins.

NOTES:

You may audition for all three productions.

Plays:Those auditioning for the plays, please have a short monologue prepared.

Opera:Those auditioning for the opera, please prepare an appropriate song selection. (An appropriate selection would be an aria, art song, music theatre piece, etc.) PROVIDE YOUR OWN ACCOMPANIST.

Regretably, we do not have the budget to pay performers. All positions are volunteer.

Performances will be held August 14-15 at the Midvale Performing Arts Building in Midvale, Utah.

If available, please bring your resume and a headshot.

Dance auditions will not be held at this time.

Questions? Call Joey at 208.880.9515 or 801.566.3426 or email at unipac150@gmail.com