About

The Music Theatre Ensemble is an auditioned group dedicated to providing instruction and on-stage performing experience for singers in the genres of Broadway, Opera, and Operetta. Work will be largely focused on excerpted ensembles, tailored to the students in the course. This ensemble will give performers the confidence and understanding of what is necessary to be an ensemble performer in today’s industry.

There are positions available in this auditioned ensemble for all voice types from all backgrounds. Repertoire includes a broad cross-section of musical theatre and opera, and will include performance and studies of genre, style, performance practice, movement, and much more! For more information contact the Ensemble Director Kerry Agnew at kerry.agnew@usask.ca.

Dates

U of S Muiscal Theatre dates for 2023-24 year include, but are not limited to:

Regular Meeting Time: Mondays and Wednesdays, 2:30 p.m. - 3:50 p.m., T1 & T2 includsive

September 30 - October 1: Music Theatre Retreat
November 19: Musical Theatre Fall Show 7:30 PM
January 27 - 28: Music Theatre Retreat
March 16: Musical Theatre Show, 7:30 PM

Auditions

Auditions are open to all UofS students and will take place on Tuesday September 5th, and Wednesday September 6th in EDUC 1033.

Please complete the audition form, linked below, to sign up for an audition.  Each audition will be 5 minutes long. If you wish to audition but are not free during the audition blocks, please reach out to the Music Theatre Ensemble Director to arrange a different time. 

Audition Form: https://forms.gle/JG4x98CC7EjVW9MX8 

  • The UofS Music Theatre Ensemble falls within the Department of Music’s ensemble “B” category. This means that you need to audition for this ensemble specifically, to perform in this ensemble.
  • All auditions for this ensemble are intended to be short and informal.
  • A pianist will be provided or you may bring your own.
  • Auditions will take place in room 1033 in the Education Building
  • Audition results will be received by email by Friday September 8th, 2023
  • The first rehearsal will be Monday September 11, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. in Quance Theatre
  • Weekly Rehearsal Times: Monday and Wednesday from 2:30 - 3:50 p.m. 

Please prepare: 

  1. One song in a classical or music theatre style, memorized, in any language, accompanied or unaccompanied. 
  2. One of the provided Monologues (memory not required) You will receive this once you sign up for an audition spot.

Contact

Please forward questions about this ensemble to:
Kerry Agnew
Ensemble Director
kerry.agnew@usask.ca

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