www.ashlawnopera.com/get-involved/2013-applications
Application Deadline: Received By Sat Dec 01, 2012
Materials Required: For consideration as a Young Artist, please send:
-CD or DVD of at least two opera arias (an additional excerpt from a musical is optional). See above about including an aria that is stylistically similar to the role you would like to cover.
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-Check or money order for $25 to Ash Lawn Opera Festival
- An mp3, youtube link, or link to an audio file of at least two opera arias (an additional excerpt from a musical is optional). See above about including an aria that is stylistically similar to the role you would like to cover.
-Resume (Please include experience in dance/movement)
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Mailing Address:
Ash Lawn Opera - Young Artist
PO Box 2498
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Audition Requirements: If you would like to be considered to cover a specific role, please include that aria in your audition repertoire.
Opportunity Location: Charlottesville, VA USA
Season Information:
2012-2013
La Bohème and Carousel
Genres: Opera, Musical Theatre
Program Information: Young Artists are given the opportunity to perform supporting roles in both main stage productions, principal roles in outreach performances of La Bohème (in Italian and English with piano), and to cover main stage roles in both productions. In addition, Young Artists participate in recitals and performances for donors, marketing events (such as a flash performance at Whole Foods), and perform in the ensemble of both main stage productions.
Participants: Young Artists are typically finished with graduate training and are completing post-graduate training (such as a Young Artist Program).
Training/Roles: Young Artists receive extensive coachings, have the opportunity to be heard by visiting agents and artistic administrators, and take part in Master Classes.
Apprentice Singers have the opportunity to take part in the ensembles of both productions, and depending on availability, cover main stage roles and take part in outreach performances. An ability to move well is essential to be part of the ensemble.
Apprentice Singers are typically pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.
Compensation: Payment is provided. Young Artists are offered a stipend of $1700; host housing is provided during the artist’s contracted time. Transportation to/from/in Charlottesville is the responsibility of the artist.
Apprentice singers are offered a stipend of $500; host housing is provided during the artist’s contracted time. Transportation to/from/in Charlottesville is the responsibility of the artist.
Contact Information:
Ash Lawn Opera Festival
P.O. Box 2498
Charlottesville, VA 22902
info@ashlawnopera.org
434.293.4500
Published September 24, 2012
No audition swaps.
