Student Programs
Music Theatre
Gilbert and Sullivan's Ruddigore
Open to students ages 11 through 19 as of June 30, 2009
Directed and Produced by James Jillson Selway
Assistant Director: Erik Thor
Vocal Coach: Nadia Izbitskaya
Suzuki Kingston Musicfest presents the delightfully spooky Ruddigore, one of the most unusual and certainly the most haunting of the Gilbert & Sullivan shows. Ruddigore tells the tale of Sir Ruthven Murgatroyd (disguised as Robin Oakapple, a young farmer) who challenges his ghostly ancestors in order to break the family curse. The score includes beautiful ballads, an exciting ghost chorus, special dances and one of the fastest and funniest patter songs G&S ever devised!
Our unique Music Theatre class is an opportunity to take part in a musical production directed by opera and musical theatre pros in the nurturing atmosphere of Suzuki Kingston Musicfest – all in one week. The class meets daily to rehearse the show presented on Friday evening in a fully staged and costumed performance.
This course includes:
- Three hours minimum daily rehearsal in music theatre
- Staging 8 am to 9:50 am
- Chorus / musical rehearsals 10 to 10:50 am
- Participation in music theatre production performed on Friday evening in an hour-and-fifteen minute abridgement
Materials (included in cost of the course):
- A copy of the abridged G & S score for “Ruddigore”
- A recording of the music and dialogue sent to each student upon receipt of full payment for the course
Requirements:
- All music theatre students are expected to be available on Sunday July 5 at 9 am for a read-through and sing-through of the show
- Auditions for principal parts are Sunday at approximately 11 am
- Sunday afternoon staging session for all class participants from 1 pm to 4 pm
- Students accepting a principal part will be required to enroll and pay the fee for private voice master class
Enrollment Deadline:
Enrollment deadline is May 16, 2009 for this course. Please complete the application form and return with full payment to Suzuki Kingston Musicfest. This early deadline allows for mailing of course materials.
