The Savoyards of Boston are pleased to announce our first fundraiser sing-through of:
H.M.S. PINAFORE Or, The Lass Who Loved a Sailor
A casual on-book concert Saturday, July 13th, 2019 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm The New School of Music 25 Lowell St Cambridge, MA 02138
What Is a Sing-Through? At this fundraiser, everyone is invited to bring their scores or instrumental part of H.M.S. Pinafore and play, follow, or sing along to a concert read-through of the show. The Savoyards of Boston will sell copies of the vocal score for $10 a piece (while supplies last) if you do not want to bring your own.
Instrumentalists are highly encouraged to attend. To play in the orchestra, please contact the orchestra manager after purchasing your ticket by emailing savoyardsofboston@gmail.com.
If you would like to sing a named role or play in the orchestra, please plan on arriving no later than 1:00 PM on July 13.
All proceeds go toward the cost of the space rental, future sing-throughs, and the Savoyards of Boston's first fully-staged production. With your participation, you will also get a chance to vote for our next sing-through. In addition to ticket sales, donate as little or as much as you like--there is no maximum limit. But remember: the more you donate, the greater resources we will have that enable us to put on high quality productions in the years to come.
About the Show: Take a rollicking respite from the summer heat and celebrate one of Gilbert and Sullivan’s most beloved nautical operettas! Ralph, a lowly sailor, is in love with his Captain’s daughter, Josephine. All seems hopeless until the arrival of Sir Joseph Porter, K.C.B., who prides himself on his philosophy that “love levels all ranks.” Ralph takes heart, but can his love level all the ranks it needs to? Join us for a classic romantic comedy that features some of Gilbert and Sullivan’s best loved music and characters.
Additional chorus tickets may be purchased at the door with cash.
What Ticket Level Should I Buy? $15 - Named roles by act: If you’d like to sing a named role for one act of this sing-through, then navigate to our Eventbrite page and purchase the corresponding ticket. Want to sing both acts? No problem! Simply purchase both tickets for that role. Roles are “first come, first served,” so if you cannot find a ticket to sing the role you want, it may have already been spoken for. Go ahead and go for your second choice.
$10 - Chorus/orchestra/audience member: Want to play in the orchestra? Just want to listen or sing chorus? Then this is the ticket tier for you! If you cannot afford a $10 ticket, we encourage you to join us anyway.
Roles that have not been purchased by the time of the event will be auctioned off to the highest bidder.
Additional donations of cash and checks are accepted at the door, as are donations of appropriately-sized rehearsal and performance space.
Roles Available (First Come, First Served): This is an equal opportunity sing-through. All roles are available for purchase by anyone who wishes to sing them regardless of gender or fach. The list below includes the fachs and ranges as written for each role:
The Rt. Hon. Sir Joseph Porter, K.C.B. - (Patter Baritone) First Lord of the Admiralty. Captain Corcoran - (Baritone) Commanding H.M.S. Pinafore. Ralph Rackstraw - (Tenor) Able Seaman. Dick Deadeye - (Bass) Able Seaman. Bill Bobstay - (Baritone) Boatswain's Mate. Bob Becket - (Bass) Carpenter's Mate. Josephine - (Soprano) The Captain's Daughter. Hebe - (Mezzo-Soprano) Sir Joseph's First Cousin. Little Buttercup - (Contralto) A Portsmouth Bumboat Woman. Chorus - (SATB, ranges) Sailors and the Sisters, Cousins, and Aunts of Sir Joseph.
