| Show | Ruddigore (or The Witch's Curse) |
| Company | The Gilbert & Sullivan Light Opera Company of Long Island |
| Notes | Performances at Various theaters on LI including the Madison Theater at Molloy College, The Landmark Theater in Port Washington, St. Joseph's University in Patchogue, and the JYCC in Commack. Orchestra shows are scheduled for June 18, 19, 26, and 27. May 1st is a show with piano-only accompaniment and approximately 5 more piano accompanied shows will also be scheduled during weekends between April 17th and June 13th. |
| Instructions | Please prepare one short song, or a short portion of a longer song, in English and in the style of the show. Selections should be memorized. Please bring sheet music, as an accompanist will be provided for you. Selections from Ruddigore are acceptable. To schedule an audition time, please email:**gaslocoli1954@gmail.com** An email will be sent to you with an exact audition time, a few days before the audition. Walk-ins are welcome, but will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis. |
| Rehearsal Dates | Primarily Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7:30-10pm from January through June, with some possible Wednesday rehearsals. Some music rehearsals will also occur in November and December. |
| Show Info | Ruddigore, by Gilbert and Sullivan, is a delightfully witty comic opera filled with romance, mistaken identities, mischievous ghosts, and a family curse. This hilarious Victorian Gothic romp combines memorable music, colorful characters, and plenty of theatrical fun! |
| Type | Location | Date | Time |
| Open | East Meadow United Methodist Church 470 East Meadow Ave. East Meadow | Nov 10 | 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Call Back | East Meadow United Methodist Church 470 East Meadow Ave. East Meadow | Nov 17 | 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
Roles
| Role | M/F | Age | Description | Robin Oakapple / Sir Ruthven Murgatroyd | M | Baritone | Richard Dauntless | M | Tenor | Sir Despard Murgatroyd | M | Bass-baritone (or baritone) | Sir Roderic Murgatroyd | M | Bass-Baritone | Old Adam Goodheart | M | Bass (or Bass-Baritone) | Rose Maybud | F | Soprano | Mad Margaret | F | Mezzo-Soprano | Dame Hannah | F | Contralto (or Mezzo-Soprano) | Zorah | F | Soprano | Ruth | F | Speaking role, with chorus participation | Sir Rupert Murgatroyd | M | THE GHOSTS OF THE ANCESTRAL BARONETS | Sir Jasper Murgatroyd | M | THE GHOSTS OF THE ANCESTRAL BARONETS | Sir Lionel Murgatroyd | M | THE GHOSTS OF THE ANCESTRAL BARONETS | Sir Conrad Murgatroyd | M | THE GHOSTS OF THE ANCESTRAL BARONETS | Sir Desmond Murgatroyd | M | THE GHOSTS OF THE ANCESTRAL BARONETS | Sir Gilbert Murgatroyd | M | THE GHOSTS OF THE ANCESTRAL BARONETS | Sir Mervyn Murgatroyd | M | THE GHOSTS OF THE ANCESTRAL BARONETS |