Perform with a New York Times-praised opera company!
"Want lots of opportunities to perform? Masterclasses with industry professionals who work at A houses around the world? Reviews from major critics? Game-changing feedback on your audition repertoire? Do Underworld Productions Opera's Resident Artist Program." -- Stephanie McGuire, mezzo-soprano, RA program alum
Roles for all voice types at Thalia Theater, Symphony Space.
Auditions Wednesday, March 5, 2014 by appointment in Manhattan.
Required repertoire:
-- A contemporary aria or song in English
-- A contrasting aria or song
Audition fee: $25 (non-refundable); accompanist provided.
Tuition: $850. Some scholarships are available as rebates upon successful completion of the program.
Tuition: $850. Some scholarships are available as rebates upon successful completion of the program.
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| Metropolitan Opera tenor Marcello Giordani coaches UPO RAs and Guests. |
For consideration: Send your resume and headshot to Gina Crusco, Artistic Director, at underworldprod@gmail.com. If selected you will be provided with an audition timeslot and location.
Spring 2014
Hours: More than 30 hours of coaching and rehearsals on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday evenings.
Roles: For all voice parts. Two short contemporary opera and Trouble in Tahiti roles and covers will be cast from Resident Artists. See breakdown below.
Performances: May 4 and May 9 outreach performances; May 17, 18, 19 mainstage performances at Thalia Theatre at Symphony Space. Details are subject to change.
Roles: For all voice parts. Two short contemporary opera and Trouble in Tahiti roles and covers will be cast from Resident Artists. See breakdown below.
Performances: May 4 and May 9 outreach performances; May 17, 18, 19 mainstage performances at Thalia Theatre at Symphony Space. Details are subject to change.
Guest workshops: Composers Justine Chen and Thomas Deneuville will coach their works. Additional workshops TBA; in recent seasons RAs enjoyed workshops with Dr. Robert C. White, Metropolitan Opera Lindemann Young Artist Program; Cori Ellison, Glyndebourne Opera dramaturg; Amy Frawley, Executive Vice President, Concert Artists Guild; Lydia Biondi, Mimoteatromovimento (Rome ); Elena Araoz, Glimmerglass Opera and New York City Opera stage director; and Marcello Giordani, Metropolitan Opera tenor.
What singers say about the program:"I so enjoyed my time as a Resident Artist and took a tremendous amount away from the esperience" -- Rachel Policar, soprano, 2013 RA; First Place Winner, New York Lyric Opera National Vocal Competition 2013.
"I have worked with a few companies and training programs now, and UPO's process is not only enjoyable and productive, but people truly learn -- and together." -- Nils Neubert, New York Times-praised tenor.
Role Breakdown:
Bernstein: Trouble in Tahiti
Soprano or countertenor -- Solo and extensive trio work
Mezzo -- Cover lead role
Tenor -- Extensive trio work
Tenor II or High Baritone -- Extensive trio work
Justine F. Chen: Voice for a Future Nightingale
Soprano -- Brief lead role
Mezzo or countertenor -- Cover lead role
Tenor -- Brief lead role
Thomas Deneuville: Outerborough Songs
Soprano (lyric coloratura) -- Cover extensive solo role
