Dean Williamson, Artistic Director
AUDITIONS FOR OPERA CLEVELAND CHORUS AND EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Opera Cleveland and Chorus Master, C. M. Shearer, will hold auditions for chorus and education programs [paid positions] for its upcoming 2008 season on the following dates and times:
Friday, Jan. 11, 4:00 pm-10:00 pm
Saturday, Jan. 12, 10:00 am-9:00 pm
Productions and Projects
LA BOHEME: The State Theater, Playhouse Square Performance Dates: April 18, 20 and 26, 2008
Chorus Music Rehearsals: March 19, 7 – 10 PM, March 22, 2 – 5 PM, March 26, 7 – 10 PM, March 28, 7 – 10 PM, and March 29, 2 – 5 PM.
Staging Rehearsals: March 31, 2008 THROUGH April 16, 2008
LE NOZZE DI FIGARO: The State Theater, Playhouse Square Performance Dates: Sept. 26, 28 and Oct. 4, 2008
Chorus Music Rehearsals: Last two weeks of August, TBA
Staging Rehearsals: September 1, 2008 THROUGH September 24, 2008
GREAT WORKS STUDENT PROGRAMS
LA BOHEME, LE NOZZE DI FIGARO, AND HANSEL AND GRETEL
Opera Cleveland Artists perform/teach short programs that prepare students and teachers for the student matinee they are attending. Artists must have daytime availability. Rehearsals and performances run for approximately 4 weeks prior to the final dress rehearsal of each production. Travel, per diem, and fees are paid.
· Auditions. All interested persons must audition. Everyone must sing two contrasting selections of your choice, each of approximately 2 minutes in length, with a least one in Italian. The other selection may be an opera or oratorio aria, or an art song. An accompanist will be provided.
· Location. Auditions will be held in the Green (east) Rehearsal Room of the State Theatre at Playhouse Square. Please enter through the State Theatre Stage Door, 1650 Chester Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115.
· Auditions are by appointment only. To schedule an appointment or request an application call Opera Cleveland’s Production Department at (216) 575-0903 x 211. Audition Applications can also be downloaded from our website: www.operacleveland.org. Please send completed applications along with a resume and headshot/ snapshot to the opera office. Deadline: Jan. 9, 2008. Questions? Contact Cliff Wilson at: wilson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
AVAILABILITY IS VERY IMPORTANT
DO NOT AUDITION FOR ANY PRODUCTION OR PROJECT YOU ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR!
Thank you for considering Opera Cleveland. We look forward to hearing from you.
1422 Euclid Avenue, Suite 1052, Cleveland, OH 44115
Artistic / Education Administrator
Opera Cleveland
216-575-0903 x 211
www.operacleveland.org