[NEohioPAL] Nov. auditions for OPERA CLEVELAND CHORUS

Dean Williamson, Artistic Director

AUDITIONS FOR OPERA CLEVELAND CHORUS

Opera Cleveland and Chorus Master, C. M. Shearer, will hold auditions for chorus [paid positions] for its upcoming 2010 season on the following dates and times:

Friday, Nov. 13, 4:00 pm-10:00 pm

Saturday, Nov. 14, 10:00 am-9:00 pm

The 2010 Season will require a large chorus for each of the productions.

Productions

Lucia di Lammermoor: The State Theater, Playhouse Square Performance Dates: May. 20, 22 and 23, 2010

Chorus Music Rehearsals: Week of Apr. 18, 2010. Location TBD.

Staging Rehearsals: Apr. 26, 2010 THROUGH May 18, 2010

The Pearl Fishers: The State Theater, Playhouse Square Performance Dates: Sept. 23, 25 and 26, 2010

Chorus Music Rehearsals: Week of Aug. 22, 2010. Location TBD.

Staging Rehearsals: Aug. 30, 2010 THROUGH Sept. 21, 2010

I Pagliacci: The State Theater, Playhouse Square Performance Dates: Nov. 11, 1 3 and 14, 2010

Chorus Music Rehearsals: Week of Oct. 10, 2010. Location TBD.

Staging Rehearsals: Oct. 20, 2010 THROUGH Nov. 9, 2010

Audition Procedures

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 request an application call Opera Cleveland’s Production Department at (216) 575-0903 x 211 or email to: wilson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Audition Applications can also be downloaded from our website: www.operacleveland.org Click on “Company.” Please send completed applications along with a resume and headshot/ snapshot to the opera office. Deadline: Nov. 9, 2009. 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

Cliff Wilson

Artistic Administrator

OPERA CLEVELAND

216-575-0903 x 211