Chorus Information
Lyric Theatre of San Jose
Information last updated: 2008-06-01
Status:
Current
Basic Information
| Description: | This is an amateur, community chorus, open to the general public. Auditions for all parts are open: no pre-casting. |
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| Web Address: | http://www.lyrictheatre.org |
| Year Estab: | 1972 |
| Mission: | GSSSJ serves a broad, general audience with high quality productions of the works of William Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan, and provides a forum for local performing arts, technical, administrative, and artistic talent in a community theater setting. |
| Emphasis: | Full scale musical theater productions, with orchestra, of Gilbert and Sullivan, and other light operetta composers' works. |
| Size: | 12-15 men/12-15 women per production |
| Concerts/Year: | 3 major productions, with 6-8 performances each. |
| Auditions: | Yes, held at the GSSSJ Rehearsal Hall, 971 George Street, Santa Clara, CA, 95050, held in June for the September/October show, October for February, and March for June. Auditions for leads include a number from a G&S show, plus a demonstration piece, if desired. Auditions for chorus consist of any piece that will categorize (SATB). |
| Dues: | No |
| Dress: | Costumes provided by GSSSJ. |
| Rehearsals: | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. , GSSSJ Rehearsal Facility, 971 George Street, Santa Clara |
Categories
| Type of Music: | Operetta Musicals/Theater |
Type of Chorus: | Opera/Theater Academic Singalong |
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| Rehearse City: | Santa Clara | ||
| Region: | Santa Clara County | ||
| Audition Req'd: | Y | ||
Chorus Contact Information
| Mailing Address: | Lyric Theatre Warehouse & Rehearsal Facility, 430 Martin Ave, Santa Clara, 950-2911 |
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| Phone: | (408) 986-9090 |
| Fax: | (408) 986-9090 |
| Email: | lyricmail@yahoo.com |
Other Information
| Related Groups: | Periodic ad hoc groups for Christmas carolling, promotional events at shopping malls, wineries, social clubs. |
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| Discography: | None. Videotapes of each performance are available for sale to cast members. |