ANNOUNCEMENTS

Drama Dock Theatre announces Auditions for Sherlock's Veiled Secret, by K.C. Brown: at The Ober Park Performance Space (just north of the Vashon Library) on Sunday Feb, 5th at 3 pm. Please prepare two memorized short (1 to 2 minutes each) contrasting monologues (1 serious & 1 comic). Scripts are available at the library for in-library perusal. Performances scheduled for April 13th thru the 22nd at The Vashon High School.

Cast of Characters: Violet Sheridan--20's, sculptor. Intelligent and strong-willed. Charles Wellington Yorke-- 20s to 30s, from an upper crust family. Boyish, energetic, charming--but not free from the constraints of his background. Sherlock Holmes-- In retirement and old enough to be a father of a grown child. Mrs. Cyril Morton nee Violet Smith-- 40s to 50s, poised. A woman of deep feeling and some wealth. Lady Charlotte Carrington-- 40's to 50's. Married to a peer of the realm. Upper crust sangfroid concealing passion and an adventurous spirit. Irene Adler-- In her 40s to 50s, Opera Singer, actress, adventuress. Turlough O'Brennan-- Wide age range; gentleman companion to Irene Adler. Flamboyant, possessed of a convincing charm and a good sense of humor.

Also looking for Tech Staff: Stage Manager, Assistant Stage Manager, Set Construction, Painting, Assistant to the Costumer, Sound Op, and Lighting Op.

It is 1920. Violet Sheridan, a young sculptress, who is engaged to marry Charles Wellington Yorke, is summoned to meet Sherlock Holmes, who is now retired and keeping bees in Sussex. Violet hopes that the great man has invited her in order to commission a bust of himself, but instead he reveals to her a secret only Holmes would keep!

For more information, please contact Elizabeth Ripley: eripley13000@hotmail.com or call her at 463-6388

Drama Dock is announcing auditions for its summer production, Gilbert and Sullivan's "Pirates of Penzance." This is a "light opera," which means some dialogue, mostly singing, and lots of silliness. It will be directed by Elizabeth Anthony.

There are solo parts for soprano (Mabel), alto (Ruth), tenor (Fredrick), baritone (Pirate King), tenor/baritone (Major General, who sings the famous patter song "I am the very model of the modern Major General") and bass (Captain of Police). In addition, there is a women's chorus (Blushing Buds of Ever-blooming Beauty--although the director says they do not have to be "buds" but may be "full-blown roses" or even "slightly wilting") and a men's chorus (assorted rollicking pirates and terrified police). Also, the cast can include two boys and two girls between the ages of 10 to 14. All others can be between the age of 15 and decrepit. This includes four chorus leads. Chorus members may expect to have featured cameos.

The auditions will be held in the McMurray Band Room on Thursday, February 9, from 7:00 to 9:00 and on Saturday, February 11, from 3:00 to 5:00. Please be ready to sing a simple song (Happy Birthday will do). A pianist will be available if you wish to sing with accompaniment.