This year’s auditions will award four prizes: first ($2,500), second ($2,000), third ($1,500) and fourth ($1,000). Preliminary auditions will take place at The Settlement Music School in Philadelphia on Monday, October 15, 2012 and Tuesday October 16, 2012 from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. The four finalists will then perform at the Mario Lanza Ball on Sunday November 4, 2012 when judges will make their final determinations for the four awards. Finalists must perform at the Mario Lanza Ball to receive a scholarship. Applications must be received no later than October 6, 2012.

The following rules and regulations apply to all applicants:

Age limit: The age limit is 21 through 28 years of age.

Repertoire guidelines: You must prepare three opera arias and one song.

Accompanist: An accompanist is provided at no additional cost. If you wish to bring your own accompanist, you are welcome to do so.

Application fee: A non-refundable application fee of $55.00 US must accompany the application.

The Mario Lanza Institute is administering this year’s Mario Lanza Scholarship Auditions and no members of The Mario Lanza Institute will participate in the adjudication process. If you have any questions, please contact William Ronayne by e-mail (wjronayne@optonline.net) or phone (718-338-8662).

Audition Notice - The Pirates of Penzance

May 22 - 1-8 by appointment

Email don@cumberlandtheatre.com for appointment

At the theatre, Prepare a legit style song in your key with sheet music.

Accompanist provided.

Housing provided for out of town performers during run of show.

Pirates will rehearse and run during the month of July. Performances Thur, Fri, Sat 8:00, Sat & Sun 2:00. All roles salaried

Character descriptions – Pirates of Penzance:

FREDERIC - Age 21 – Tenor - Cast
 MABEL- Age 18-25 Coloratura Soprano
 A young, very lovely daughter of Major General Stanley.
PIRATE KING- Age 20’s – 30’s Bass Baritone
Very athletic and a good mover.
MAJOR GENERAL STANLEY Age 50 plus. Baritone. Mabel’s father. Excellent diction!
RUTH - 50ish Great energy of delivery and comic timing.
SAMUEL Baritone - The Pirate King’s right hand man.
SERGEANT OF POLICE – Bass. Comic role. Good mover.
EDITH, KATE AND ISABEL Age 16 – and up Soprano, MezzoMabel’s sisters, each with a unique personality
CHORUS OF PIRATE/POLICE Age older teens and up. Men & Women.