IOLANTHE - Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Houston Non Equity Auditions

The Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Houston is holding auditions for its 2025 summer production of Iolanthe. July 19-27 in Zilkha Hall at the Hobby Center. All are invited to audition for principal or chorus roles. An accompanist will be provided. Auditions are by appointment. If you are unable to attend in person, you may submit a video audition by January 10.

All performers will be compensated.

Rehearsals will begin mid-June and are typically 3-4x/week on weekday evenings at weekend afternoons.

For more information and to sign up for a slot or to submit a video audition, please visit
https://hgns.org/auditions

Audition Dates
January 11, 10am - 7pm and January 12, 1:30pm - 7 pm

Audition Location

Lambert Hall
1703 Heights Blvd.
Houston, TX 77008

Principal Auditions

Principals should prepare an aria from the Gilbert & Sullivan repertoire OR any English-language opera OR a song from legit musical theater. If multiple pieces are offered, one of your selections should be of comedic nature. You may be asked to read a side from the script (selections will be posted one week before auditions; the
Gilbert and Sullivan Archiveis also a reputable resource).

On the day of the audition, bring a copy of your music for the accompanist, your resume and headshot. No backing tracks, please.

Chorus Auditions

Prepare an aria from the Gilbert & Sullivan repertoire OR any English-language opera OR a song from legit musical theater. if multiple pieces are offered, one of your selections should be of comedic nature. On the day of the audition, bring a copy of your music for the accompanist, your resume and headshot. No backing tracks, please.

General Requirements

• All auditionees must be at least 18 years of age or have graduated from high school by the start of rehearsals.

Music & Staging Rehearsals

Please refer to the section on this page titled Audition Files for the rehearsal & performance schedule. Additional community outreach performances at venues around Houston will be announced at a later date.

Rehearsal Location:
TBD

Performance Dates

• Saturdays: July 19 & 26 at 7:30 pm
• Sundays: July 20 & 27 at 2:30 pm

Performance Location
The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts
Zilkha Hall
800 Bagby Street
Houston, Texas 77002