AN OPERATIC group is holding auditions for its next production.
Reading Operatic Society performs modern West End and Broadway musicals, and operettas.
It presents two shows each year, one at the Hexagon Theatre, Reading and another at the Kenton Theatre, Henley-on Thames.
Its forthcoming show is award-winning musical, Pippin.
A fantasy fairytale set in Medieval England, Pippin follows the story of a young man, and heir to the Frankish throne.
Fresh out of education, he seeks happiness and fulfilment.
Wanting to be exceptional, he seeks glory on the battlefield, explores temptations of the flesh, and tests out the intoxication of political power.
But his adventures ultimately teach him that true happiness lies, not in astonishing endeavours, but in the ordinary moments of every day.
The musical score for this dark comedy is by Stephen Schwartz.
“Schwartz also wrote Wicked and Godspell,” said Kim Hollamby, Reading Operatic Society’s chair.
“His scores are full of hummable tunes, and Pippin will be no exception,”
Director, Lloyd White added:
“The show is full of fantastic music and dancing and the story is told with great humour and great characters.
“There are parts for actors of all ages, including children, and all vocal ranges.
“Although the show is not as generally well known in the UK as it is in the US, it is fun, fast moving and exciting.
“It’s the sort of show that offers something different for cast and audiences alike.
“Everyone comes out of the theatre smiling!”
Audition preview workshops will allow people to hear the songs and get a feel for the production.
These will take place on Thursday, June 30, Monday, July 4, and Thursday, July 7 from 7.45pm to 10pm.
Auditions will be held on Sunday, July 10.
Previews, auditions (and rehearsals) all take place at Earley St Peter’s Church Hall, Church Road, Earley.
For more information follow Reading Operatic Society on Facebook, log on to: www.readingops.co.uk or call: 01344 266 130
