Chorus Information
 
Stanford Savoyards
Information last updated: 2013-08-30
Status:
Current
Basic Information
Description: | The Stanford Savoyards, founded in 1973, is a student-run community theatre troupe dedicated to Gilbert & Sullivan. This is an amateur, special interest chorus, open to the general public. |
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Web Address: | http://Savoyards.Stanford.edu/ |
Year Estab: | 1973 |
Mission: | Produce Gilbert and Sullivan operettas |
Emphasis: | 19th century, Gilbert and Sullivan--fully produced with orchestra. |
Size: | 30-40 |
Concerts/Year: | 2 |
Skills Required : | No experience required. We welcome actors and volunteers of all ages and types from both Stanford affiliates and the surrounding community. |
Auditions: | Yes, held in the Fall (late September) and Winter (mid-January). Auditions for the chorus require the candidate to sing any song in English with accompaniment. |
Dues: | No |
Payments to Singers: | No |
Dress: | Costumes of the period of the piece |
Rehearsals: | Rehearsals are M/W/Sun evenings and Sat afternoons on campus. Performances are in the 700 seat Dinkelspiel Auditorium. |
Categories
Type of Music: | Operetta Musicals/Theater |
Type of Chorus: | Opera/Theater Academic |
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Rehearse City: | Stanford | ||
Region: | Santa Clara County | ||
Audition Req'd: | Y |
Chorus Contact Information
Mailing Address: | ASSU - Tressider Union, 520 Lasuen Mall, Quad 2, Building 580, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305 |
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Phone: | 650-537-5189 |
Email: | StanfordSavoyards@gmail.com |
Comments: | To join our regular mailing list please go to: http://mailman.stanford.edu/mailman/listinfo/savs-announce or like us on Facebook |
Other Information
Related Groups: | No |
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Discography: |
Yes, recent shows are available for sale through videographer Andrew Mellows; info is available on our web site or contact amellows@aol.com |
History: | The Stanford Savoyards began in 1973, performing a Gilbert and Sullivan show at least once each year, and usually once per semester. The first show was a sold-out production of The Pirates of Penzance in Dinkelspiel Auditorium, financed by a $600 grant from the Dean of Students' office. The policemen's chorus wore uniforms borrowed from the Stanford Police Department. Ticket prices were $2 for adults, $1 for students. |
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