The Ridgewood Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company invites singers to audition for chorus and principal openings. Auditions are held each season at the Community Church of Glen Rock, 354 Rock Road, Glen Rock, NJ. Click here for travel directions.

Our Fall 2008 production will be The Pirates of Penzance. Auditions are scheduled for the following dates:

Monday, June 23, 2008 -- 7:00 PM
Tuesday, June 24, 2008 -- 7:00 PM
Monday, June 30, 2008 -- 7:00 PM

Candidates who are unable to audition on specified dates are invited to do so instead at early rehearsals. No appointment is necessary to audition during any of the above time periods. Call (973) 423-0300 for further information on alternate audition dates.

We're on the lookout for a wide range of singers, from people who are professionally trained to people who have never performed in public. Good soloists are always desirable, but so are singers who can simply stay on pitch and blend well with other choristers. Knowledge of the works of Gilbert & Sullivan is not a prerequisite.

A candidate for membership in our cast may audition with any vocal music that feels comfortable. It should be in English but does not have to be written by Gilbert & Sullivan. If it does not come from the upcoming show, the candidate should bring sheet music for our accompanist to play.

Rehearsals will be held Monday and Thursday nights from February through early May for spring shows, and August through mid-November for fall shows, although not everyone will be expected to attend every rehearsal. Performances will take place mostly during weekends in May and June for spring shows, and in October through December for fall shows. Click here for a list of performance dates.