Roles available:
Don José, Corporal of Dragoons - Tenor
Escamillo, Toreador - Bass-Baritone
Micaëla, A Village Maiden - Soprano
Frasquita, Companion of Carmen - Soprano
Mercédès, Companion of Carmen - Mezzo-Soprano
Le Dancaïre, smuggler - Baritone
Le Remendado, smuggler - Tenor
Chorus
The roles of Carmen, Zuniga, Moralès have been cast.
Rehearsals for Chorus begin in April, for Principles in May. Sung in French, Semi-Staged concert version with English dialogue. Conducting - Dr. Lori Lind.
Performance dates - 11 June 2017 and 18 June 2017.
Amahl & the Night Visitors - Menotti - Roles available:
Amahl - boy soprano or female soprano (pants role)
King Kaspar - tenor
King Melchior - baritone
King Balthazar - bass
The Page - bass
Chorus - sings and some will be dancing.
The role of The Mother has been cast.
Fully Staged with Chamber Orchestra. Rehearsals will begin in November 2017. Must be available the week after Thanksgiving. Performances 30 November through 3 December. Additional performance dates - TBD.
Principle Roles - Stipend Pay
Ensemble (Chorus) - Volunteer
All Performances will be Video Recorded
All Ethnicities and Ages are Welcome!
Audition Dates are:
- 18 February 2017 from 12 noon to 4 pm
- 19 February 2017 from 1 pm to 4 pm
Requirements: If auditioning for a Principle role in Carmen - sing something from the show or an aria in French. Bring what you love to sing (3 pieces). For Amahl - an aria in English. May only hear one piece, so offer your favorite piece first. May be asked to read from script.
Audition fee to cover room rental and pianist - $20, payable when you sign-in day of audition.
No housing provided. Mid-Atlantic Artists preferred.
Location of Audition:
Howard County Center for the Arts
8510 High Ridge Road
Ellicott City, Maryland 21043
https://www.hocoarts.org/contact-us/location-hours/
Come warmed up, may be able to find a spot to do a bit of a warm-up, but no official practice rooms.
Contact person - Stage Manager - Dr. Anne Ballenger anthroanne@yahoo.com
Looking forward to hearing you! :-D
Opus Concert Theatre - Giving Voice to Great Music!
Location: Howard County Center for the Arts 8510 High Ridge Road Ellicott City, Maryland 21043 https://www.hocoarts.org/contact-us/location-hours/
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