Character and Vocal Parts for Space Pirates of Planet Penzance
Published: July 6, 2026
Not sure who to audition for?
Here is a break down of characters with a little description!
THE PIRATE CAPTAIN - Lead Baritone - A bold, swashbuckling, and theatrical leader. Despite his loud and fearsome swagger, he is actually a softhearted, tender, and honorable romantic who refuses to harm orphans.
FREDERIC SKYWANDERER - Lead Tenor - The male romantic lead. He is youthful, genuine, and incredibly naive. Though he detests piracy, his unyielding sense of duty keeps him bound to the pirate crew due to a technicality regarding his leap-year birthday.
MABEL STANLEY - Lead Soprano - The female romantic lead. The sweet, bright, and slightly coquettish daughter of the Major-General. She is astutely sympathetic and unafraid to stand up to the pirates.
MAJOR-GENERAL STANLEY - Lead Baritone - Father to Mabel, he is eccentric, fastidious, and in command of a gaggle of beautiful ensigns. He is an upper-class military man known for his hilarious rapid-fire patter songs and his tendency to be clever yet silly.
RUTH-E.P.O. (Electronic Personal Organizer) - Lead Mezzo-Soprano - Frederic’s aging, loyal, and somewhat sneaky nurse robot. She accidentally apprenticed him to the pirates as a child and desperately tries to win his romantic affections.
LT. SAMUEL - Supporting Tenor - The Pirate King’s right-hand man. He is clever, organized, and serves almost as the administrative accountant of the pirate crew.
SERGEANT - Supporting Bass - The bumbling, clumsy, and cowardly leader of the local Space Security Team. He leads a squad of easily frightened policemen who are forced to confront their fears.
EDITH - Supporting Mezzo-Soprano.
KATE - Supporting Mezzo-Soprano.
ISABEL - Supporting Soprano.
Decided on your favorite role? Feel free to jump start the process by filling out the audition form ahead of time. Click the "Download File" link below to download the Audition Form.
Any questions - feel free to email the director: Amanda Lobaugh
Hope to see you at auditions!
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