Community Musical Theatre!
St. John's United Church has partnered with the creative team of Sara Douglas, Tom Kellough and Sylvain Brochu to bring Community Music Theatre back to the Sunshine Coast. This rollicking operetta was written by Gilbert and Sullivan. Pirates, Police, Maidens and a Major General come together in a tale of mistaken identity, fabulous songs, and dances!
Dance Practice Videos:
YOUTUBE channel for all dance videos:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9Z_TI69HQHXaC4U95pp1GCOVJZUnN2JI
Learning vocal tracks on youtube: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkXhG2G4gvZCd9IPNZnV9dileYEr2X2hT
SOUNDCLOUD TRACKS:
SOPRANO: soundcloud.com/sara-douglas-780622303/sets/pirates-soprano
ALTO: soundcloud.com/sara-douglas-780622303/sets/pirates-alto
TENOR: soundcloud.com/sara-douglas-780622303/sets/pirates-tenor
BASS: soundcloud.com/sara-douglas-780622303/sets/pirates-bass
When the Foeman (new): https://soundcloud.com/sara-douglas-780622303/sets/foeman-jan-25
Libretto: gsarchive.net/pirates/pirates_lib.pdf
Score: s9.imslp.org/files/imglnks/usimg/b/b2/IMSLP864135-SIBLEY1802.26388.3760-39087011211333score.pdf
1985 Stratford Festival performance: www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7mRCgemAkI
The creative team
Tom Kellough
Tom Kellough holds a Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Education, and a Masters of Music Education. He accompanies choirs and singers on
the Sunshine Coast and has been the music director for several musicals, both here and in Vancouver. |
Sara DouglasSara Douglas has loved music theatre since her first role as a dancer in Brigadoon in grade 8. She has directed many musicals on the coast for School District 46 and is excited to welcome the whole community into this new company! We are thrilled to have Nancy Enns working with us in costume design! |
Sylvain BrochuSylvain Brochu is widely recognized as a compelling performer and inspiring teacher. Over the last 40 years he has worked with more than 40 choreographers; as a soloist, he has a repertoire of uncommon eclecticism. Sylvain has choreographed several musicals on the Sunshine Coast..
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The Roles:
Frederic. Derry Oshust A member of the Pirates. He is unaffected and possesses an unself-conscious sex appeal. Youthful, genuine and innocent. Age: 21 Vocal range top: G4. Vocal range bottom: Bb2 Mabel- Jennifer MacInnes Daughter of the Major-General. Mabel is a classic beauty similar to Lillian Gish or Mary Pickford. An astute young woman, she is sympathetic in nature. She and Frederic fall in love. Age: 18 to 21 Vocal range top: Db6 Vocal range bottom: Bb3 Pirate King- Seth Little The leader of the pirates. Despite his sharp and loud bark, he is actually a whole-hearted romantic with a soft bite. A handsome man typically found with an open shirt and wind in his hair. Age: 25 to 50 Vocal range top: F4. Vocal range bottom: A#2 Major-general- Mike Cronk A father with many daughters. He resembles a male Queen Victoria in his sensibilities. Possesses kindness, warmth, and good-humor. The love for his daughters is undeniable. Age: 55 to 65 Vocal range top: E4. Vocal range bottom: Bb2 Ruth- Janet Oxley Frederic's lifelong nanny. A sneaky Mrs. Potts, she is attractive enough for her age but cares very little about such things. She wants nothing more in life than to see Frederic happy, healthy, and by her side. Age: 47 Vocal range top: Eb5. Vocal range bottom: G3. ALTO Kate- Ro Zubeck Daughter of the Major-General. Quick-witted and rather sassy. She, like her other sisters, is strikingly beautiful. Age: 17 to 21 Vocal range top: G5. Vocal range bottom: Ab3. SOPRANO Edith- Sara Moore Daughter of the Major-General. Though a level-headed girl, she is quite mischievous. Very beautiful and the eldest of the daughters. Age: 20 to 25 Vocal range top: G5. Vocal range bottom: Ab3. SOPRANO Samuel- Michael Gurney The Pirate King's right-hand man. Perhaps a bit rotund, Samuel is clever but easily manipulated and influenced. Age: 35 to 45 Vocal range top: F4. Vocal range bottom: Bb2 Sergeant- Gabriel The leader of the police. He is Groucho Marx-esque and uncomfortably clumsy. Though their duty to protect is clear, the Sergeant and his police are more accustomed to fear and hide. Age: 35 to 45 Vocal range top: E4. Vocal range bottom: G2 Ensemble: Daughters Pirates Policemen |