Pittsburgh Operas Resident Artist Program has long been hailed as one of the country's leading training programs for emerging opera artists and administrators. A week after he died, a Berlin newspaper falsely reported that he had been poisoned. Phone: 412.281.7711 Toll Free: 877.568. . He holds a Bachelors of Music degree from West Liberty University, and a Masters of Music from the Eastman School of Music, and is currently enrolled in the Doctor of Musical Arts program at West Virginia University where he studies with Robert Chafin and teaches as a Graduate Assistant. He has had the pleasure of being cast as Tamino in Die Zauberflte, Cinderellas Prince in Into the Woods, Mr. Fiorentino in Street Scene, Basilio in Le nozze di Figaro, Alfredo in Die Fledermaus, Rinuccio in Gianni Schicchi, and most recently Tito in La clemenza di Tito. Do I need to be a U.S. citizen to attend the program? @PghFestOpera Epic stories. Daniel Miller is an up and coming new voice who received his Bachelors degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Northern Colorado, and recently graduated with his Masters in Vocal Performance from Carnegie Mellon University. Pittsburgh CLO is a non-profit organization, and we strive to hire as many local performers as possible. Safety Please visit the Cultural District's website to learn more on entry requirements, safety protocols, and COVID-19 vaccinations. With Eastman Opera Theater, Sheffield performed the roles of Donna Anna (Don Giovanni) and Signora Naccarelli (The Light in the Piazza). In 2022 she looks forward to continuing to explore chamber music, which includes a World Premiere of Strange Child with the Kamratn Ensemble. She was thrilled to graduate with Distinction and Outstanding Achievement in Voice, and was also placed on the Deans Honour List and awarded the Dixie Ross Neill Scholarship. A frequent vocal competitor, Ms. Lotito won the Indiana District of the 2022 Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition. Cornelia Lotito Praised for her rich sound and remark-able agility (Brooklyn Daily Eagle), mezzo-soprano Cornelia Lotito most recently spent the 2021-2022 season as a resident artist with Indianapolis Opera. Mr. Ho will also be featured In the Pensacola Operas Artist in Residence program in the upcoming season and is looking forward to sharing opera with more communities here in Pittsburgh this summer. Zallo is an Encouragement Award Winner in the 2021 Metropolitan Opera National Council Audition South Carolina District. Actors are to prepare an acting side that will be delineated for male and female-identifying actors. Park! Join the York Music Teacher's Association for a day of fun, free interactive activities to celebrate and explore all things music. He has always had a deep and profound love for performance, and has proudly never strayed from this path, wanting to share his passion with countless people from around the world. to avoid crowding in bathrooms and dressing rooms. What if I want to change my audition repertoire? . Please do not send proof of vaccination until requested by the PSO. Currently residing in Denver, Colorado, Nathan most recently performed the role of Sprecher in Die Zauberflte with Opera Fort Collins, Melisso in Alcina with Chicago Summer Opera, and the bass lead role of the Father in a new online ballad opera, Droplet, written by Viktoria Vizin. Park! She also received the Sylvie Derdeyn Scholarship in Voice from Carnegie Mellon, placed third in the 2021 Hal Leonard Vocal Competition, and participated in the 2021 Milnes VOICE Studio. Any applicant who is unable to comply with the vaccination requirement is asked to choose the virtual audition option. As a fellow with the A.J. Pittsburgh Festival Opera performs at non-traditional venues around the city. The 2023 Gallery of Heroes school tour seeks local actors to perform in Hero: The Boy from Troy. You do not need to be a paying subscriber to YAP Tracker to use the application form, although you will need an account (guest accounts are available; see the website for details). Virginia Sheffield is a soprano, hailed for her vocal glamour (Voix des Arts) and beautifully pure [voice], with a clear, crystalline quality (CVNC). The time spent unmasked should be as minimal as possible. Official Channel of Pittsburgh Festival Opera. Fiscal year ending Date received by IRS Form Everyone entering the audition venue (i.e., venue employees, Equity members, non- members, casting personnel, creatives, producers, musicians, COVID Safety Managers, etc.) Please complete ALL sections of the Supernumerary Application and submit a recent full-body photo. Rehearsal: TBD within January 2 13, 2022 Pittsburgh Ballet Theater and Pittsburgh Opera each offer beautifully captivating experiences with each performance. When will I find out if I have been selected for a live or virtual audition? If you need help completing the application or using YAP Tracker, please visit https://www.yaptracker.com/more/help/getting-started/ or email their help desk directly at [email protected]. Hyeseong Kim Soprano Hyeseong Kim is a second-year Masters student studying with Shirley Close at the Manhattan School of Music. In December 2019, Bryan won the first prize in the Talents of the World competition in New York, and a few days later took first prize in the Premiere Opera Foundation and NIYOP 2019 International Vocal Competition. A Supernumeraryor super is a non-singing, non-speaking role, much like an extra in film and television. Number of video and/or audio (combined total) required: 2. She was awarded the 2018 Warren Hoffer Art Song Scholarship at ASU, for which she performed a recital comprised of Libby Larsen compositions on the theme of the female perspective. Intimate experience. Pittsburgh Festival Opera was established in 1978 by the noted opera star Mildred Miller Posvar and Helen Knox. In 2017 their adaptation of Gail Rock's Christmas classic "The House Without a Christmas Tree" for Houston Grand Opera was premiered to critical acclaim. The past year, Ms. Kim performed the roles of Elvira in I Puitani, Anna in Anna Salena, Rosina in II Barbiere di Siviglia, Juliette in Romo et Juliette and Silberklang in Der Schauspieldirector. Pittsburgh Festival Opera will present the second installment of its four-part 'Legends in the Limelight' series on Sept. 14 at Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland -- starring baritone Michael Chioldi. Most recently heard as Cendrillon in Viardots Cendrillon (CMU Opera), Laetitia in Menottis The Old Maid & the Thief, and the fairy godmother in Rodger & Hammersteins Cinderella (Opera McGill), Megan was grateful to share these comedic performances with audiences isolated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Individuals of all ages, races, ethnicities, genders, and abilities are welcome and encouraged to apply. Thank you for your interest in the Resident Artist Opera Administrator position at Pittsburgh Opera. This season, Ms. Snyderman has been fortunate enough to have been a finalist in the National Opera Associations Annual Carolyn Bailey Argento Competition (Artist Division) and Opera Mississippis John Alexander Competition (Young Professional Artist Division). Faith S. Snydermans diverse skillsets have long served her well. E: [email protected]. Pittsburgh Festival Opera Tickets. Results of non-proctored at-home antigen tests will not be accepted. JIM BONE: a rooster (chicken)on John Lewis family farm,plays John Lewis' father, UNCLE OTIS. Step 1: Apply to Pittsburgh Opera as you normally would. Pittsburgh Operas season runs October - May, with chorus rehearsals often beginning in August/September. Performances: November 5, 8, 10*, 11, 13, 2022 Nicholas Hudak, tenor, has appeared in opera and musical theater productions with Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Michigan State University, and Sarasota Opera and is currently a young artist at Pittsburgh Festival Opera. Single-ply face masks, gaiters and bandanas are not acceptable face coverings. @PghFestOpera Epic stories. See below for casting breakdown. Julia has been a Resident Artist with the Mount Desert Summer Chorale in Bar Harbor, Maine, and a soloist with the St. Joseph on the Brandywine Choir and Chamber Ensemble in Delaware and the Choral Society of Durham and Pro Cantores Orchestra in North Carolina. What materials do I need to bring for the audition panel? Now in our third decade, Festival Opera presents professional new & classic opera productions at. Value: $70. Please come to the audition prepared to sing. She was a winner of The Music Education News Competition, and received awards at the Korea Gaecheon Arts Festival, the 2nd of the Italian Art Song Competition, and the 1st at the Handeut Music Competition. Opera America - 2020 Remote Audition Guidelines You should sing the arias you are most comfortable performing. Hero: The Boy from Troy is a musical written by Nambi E. Kelly, music & lyrics by Joe Plummer. Rusalka, The Marriage of Figaro, and Il Trovatore will be presented at the Benedum Center in the Strip District. We encourage members to prepare for their audition at home, to the extent that they can (e.g., get dressed, hair/make-up, etc.) (Jason) Xiaojie Ji is pursuing a DMA at Michigan state University. Ariodante is a beautiful opera seria composed by the prolific Baroque master George Frideric Handel in 1735. Information about showing proof of vaccination will be sent with audition notifications. Auditions are by appointment only. Questions? In 2021, Kaya won top prize in the first-ever Schmidt Undergraduate Competition. Super are paid a small honorarium and receive two (2) complimentary tickets, subject to availability. Face coverings must be worn correctly (covering the nose and mouth). concert on the lawn of the Ann Street Park in Milford Borough. Step 2: Notifications of live auditions for Pittsburgh Opera will be sent by Monday, November 7. My Auditions Pittsburgh Festival Opera Pittsburgh Festival Opera Young Artists Program: Singers (2022) This application closed on Wednesday December 1, 2021. Each performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. and will be followed by a reception, giving audience members a chance to. Do you have any guidance on how to record my selections? Pittsburgh Opera will not apply for a visa on your behalf. Is there an age limit to participate in Pittsburgh Operas Resident Artist Program? This past year she also performed Sandrina in Mozarts La finta giardiniera and La bergre, Une Pastorelle, La Chouette, and Le chauve-souris in Ravels Lenfant et les sortilges, as well as scenes as Rosalinda in Die Fledermaus and Alice Ford in Falstaff with the Carnegie Mellon Opera. Only non-equity actors are being hired for this production. Singers masks can be found at www.broadwayreliefproject.com/singersmask. Prior to the shutdown, Bryan had a one-year contract with Deutsche Oper Berlin, performing comprimario roles in 12 productions for the 2018/19 season including: Fiorello in Il barbiere di Siviglia , Morals in Carmen, and Marullo in Rigoletto. In addition, Ms. Zallo is currently pursuing a Master of Music from Carnegie Mellon University, studying under Marianne Cornetti. We regret that we are not able to audition all who submit materials and only selected applicants will be contacted for auditions. Pittsburgh Festival Opera Presents Richard Wagner's "The Valkyrie" on July 21, 2019 The first performance of Wagner's epic The Valkyrie was given last night by Pittsburgh Festival Opera in the Falk Auditorium at Winchester Thurston - an abbreviated, spliced version that stirred a great deal of animated conversation during the intermission. January 21, 24, 27 & 29, 2023 High drama awaits in the Scottish Highlands! More content available at: https://vimeo.com/pittsburghfestivalopera Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Your permissions should say "anyone with the link" can view. Fully vaccinated, as defined by the CDC, is more than 14 calendar days following receipt of a final dose of an FDA or World Health Organization authorized or approved vaccine. Sheffield was awarded District Winner and Regional Encouragement Winner in the 2021 Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. All Rights Reserved. HOW DO I APPLY? Pittsburgh Festival Orchestra. No phone calls please. For the 2023-24 season, Resident Artist Singers will receive a stipend of $800.00/week for 34 weeks, AGMA rates for mainstage roles, and assistance with relocation expenses and voice lessons. Equally at home in the concert hall, Julia was a featured soloist for the American Institute of Musical Studies (AIMS) in Graz, Austria and performed excerpts from Der Rosenkavalier and Rigoletto with the AIMS Festival Orchestra. Two recordings of arias of contrasting style (audio and/or video). Form 990s for Pittsburgh Festival Opera. While providing guidance from the opera industrys leaders and innovators, the program guides singers through the development of their vocal skills, improvement of their stage presence, and expansion of their repertoire. The organization can be found at the following address: United States, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, 5530 Penn Ave. Robert Boldin, Director of Artistic Operations Step 5: Record a new video audition and submit the video to each company via YAP Tracker by Friday, November 4. The company focuses on diversity in programming and casting, on crossing boundaries and bringing together talents from all the arts, on encouraging new talent, and on broadening . Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility (IDEA), Sarah Schultz, Manager of Artistic Administration, One selection in a foreign language (preferably Italian, French, or German), Operatic repertoire is preferred; art song selections also acceptable, Your audition may also include sight-reading and vocalization. Sheffield debuted the role of Florence in The Women on the Wall, a two-woman opera produced in a special collaboration between Carnegie Mellon University and Pittsburgh Opera. She is honored to perform as a Leslie Fleischner Young Artist this summer with Pittsburgh Festival Opera. His grace and nuance within his craft have allowed him to sing many differing roles within a range of different genres. Information about future Resident Artist Opera Administrator opportunities will be posted in the spring of 2023. pittsburghfestivalopera.org Annual open chorus auditions will be held on Monday, May 23, 2022, from 6:00-10:00p. You must be signed in to add audio files. Please contact Sarah Schultz, Manager of Artistic Administration. How do I find out about live callback auditions? Mark Trawka, Chorus Master. Number of audio and/or video (combined total) required: 2. 18 Dec 4:00 pm Edgeworth Club 511 East Drive Sewickley, PA 15143 View Detail Load More SEASON SPONSORS MEDIA SPONSOR #MEETOPERA Pittsburgh Festival Opera is a member of OPERA America, the national service organization for opera and the nation's leading champion for American opera. This is the 10th year of the event that celebrated the importance of the Mezzo-Soprano voice-type in the history of Pittsburgh Festival Opera - from its founding to its new artistic. Winterthur Museum featured Julias recital as the opening event for its 2020 Womens Suffrage Centennial Celebration. 22, selection: No. This notification will contain a link to submit a new aria list. P. 412-281-0912. Check out our exciting announcement about The Mastersinger Project for Young Dramatic Voice directed by Jane Eaglen! A Massachusetts native, Megan currently resides in Pittsburgh, PA, where she is pursuing her Masters of Music at Carnegie Mellon University with renowned soprano, Maria Spacagna. Audition repertoire may be amended at a later date. Notifications for live auditions will be sent by Monday, November 7, 2022. Choir positions are unpaid. Other notable roles include Suzy/Lolette in Puccinis La Rondine with the Peabody Opera Theatre. No local housing, travel expenses, etc. Administrative Offices Copyright document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) Pittsburgh Festival Opera, Marianne Cornettis Artistic Director Council. Audition Requirements: Pittsburgh Opera CAPA Theater Opera Music by George Frideric Handel, with a libretto based on a work by Antonio Salvi January 21, 24, 27 & 29, 2023 Love. If you are selected for a live audition, you may update your repertoire at any time via YAP Tracker, or submit a new repertoire list at the time of your audition. Pittsburgh Opera holds auditions for principal roles, chorus, orchestra, supernumeraries, and the Pittsburgh Operas Resident Artist Training Program on a regular basis. Stay up to date on all our shows, free programs, and more! Intimate experience.. We regret that panelists will not be able to offer feedback immediately following the auditions or at any time thereafter. Commitment Period: October 17-November 13, 2022 The 2019-2020 season included her Baltimore Symphony Orchestra debut in the semi-staged production of Hindemiths Sancta Susanna under Marin Alsop and her debut with the Baltimore Concert Opera in its production of Donizettis Anna Bolena. As part of its expanded season of programming, Pittsburgh Festival Opera will welcome four stars of today's opera world to Pittsburgh for the "Legends in the Limelight" series at Carnegie. Auditions are by appointment only. Pittsburgh Festival Opera presents innovative opera, producing American works, reinterpretations of older works, and new works, for the widest possible audience. In the coming months Alan will present Schuberts Winterreise in concert at multiple venues and schools in the Pittsburgh area with pianist Lucas Barkley. These auditions are not associated with any future repertoire, but are for general purposes only. Uptempo Musical Theatre, Pop or Soul. *Updated 9/1/2022. Other notable performance credits include the First Spirit in Mozarts Die Zauberflte (Opera McGill), Margot in Dauvergenes Les Troquers (Opera McGill), and Laurey in Rodger & Hammersteins Oklahoma! Performers will be paid for workshops, rehearsal, and shows. Home - Opera! Recordings may be made with either live accompaniment or a pre-recorded track. WQED's. Partner Spotlight. Singers! Staging rehearsals will take place at Pittsburgh Operas Bitz Opera Factory. The Sound of Music Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, Book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, Suggested by "The Trapp Family Singers" by Maria Augusta Trapp Richard Rodgers Composer Oscar Hammerstein II Lyricist George Manahan Conductor Francesca Zambello Original Concept Director Ian Silverman Stage Director Mario Pacheco Letters of recommendation are not required. Go Continue Shopping. In 2019, she performed the role of Dorabella in a concert production of Cos fan tutte with Light Opera New Jersey. If filming on a smart phone, please film horizontallyin a well-lit space. In January of 2021, while covering Mrs. Fiorentino in Weills Street Scene (Opera McGill), Megan was thrilled to go on at the last minute for performances at Le Monument-National Theater in Montreal, QC. Applications for the 2022-23 season are now closed. SUPERNUMERARY OPPORTUNITIES IN THE 2022-23 SEASON: Rusalka JOHN: John Lewis as a boy, called "Bob" by his family; he is curious about the world, loves chickens, and has a passion for justice. While at Carnegie Mellon University, Alexandria discovered a passion for chamber music and has performed many works including George Crumbs Madrigals Books 1 and 2. Coming to the CAPA Theater on January 21, 24, 27 & 29, 2023. Search Options Sort A-Z Search Options. To apply for an audition, applicants may submit a resume to Sarah Schultz, Manager of Artistic Administration at [email protected]. He was the Met Opera Competition Washington encouragement winner in 2021. Improve this listing All photos (18) Top ways to experience nearby attractions 2022 Welcome to Pittsburgh CLOs Audition page. Hero: The Boy from Troy Young John Lewis, the boy from Troy, Alabama, dreams of being a preacher, and while he doesn't have a traditional congregation to listen to him yet, he does have a loyal group of singing chickens on the barnyard that play the part! She is honored to perform as a Leslie Fleischner Young Artist this summer with Pittsburgh Festival Opera. Scores will be provided for you. There is not an official age limit, but most of our Resident Artists are in their 20s and early 30s. The opera was subsequently presented by Pittsburgh Opera, MasterVoices at New York City Center, Michigan Opera Theater, Opra de Montral and Opera Las Vegas. In order to participate, Supernumeraries must comply with Pittsburgh Operas COVID-19 vaccination policies and safety protocols. Offers will be given by telephone sometime early in the new year. LEARN MORE Opera endures. Applications are due Sunday, September 11. If you are selected for a call back audition, you will sing two additional arias one of your choice, followed by one aria of the panels choice. If in-person, bring legible sheet music in the correct key. Two-ply cloth face masks, surgical masks, singers masks and respirators (N95, KN95 or KF94) will be allowed for face coverings. This season, her roles include First Wood Sprite in Rusalka, Barbarina in The Marriage of Figaro, and Dalinda in Ariodante . To apply, complete our online application via YAP Tracker at the link below: 2023-25 Resident Artist Program: Singer Application. On the concert stage, Bryan recently jumped in at the last minute to perform selections from Franchettis Cristoforo Colombo as the title role with Teatro Grattacielo in Manhattan, NY. A native of Pennsylvania, he has received a bachelors degree in music education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and an MMA and DMA in vocal performance from Michigan State University. Times will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. She looks forward to portraying Fiordiligi in Mozarts Cos fan Tutte next semester with CMU Opera. Pittsburgh, PA: Friday, December 2 Saturday, December 3, 2022, New York, NY: Monday, December 5 Friday, December 9, 2022. She has been a finalist with the Saltworks Opera Competition, Pittsburgh Festival Opera Mildred Miller Competition, and MIOpera Competition, and the first place winner at Arizona NATS, Cal-Western Regional NATS, and North Carolina NATS. Discover things to do in Utah with NowPlayingUtah.com, a comprehensive arts and events calendar for the state of Utah. https://pittsburghclo.formstack.com/forms/goh_audition. Step 3: Submit your aria list (one list for all programs), indicating your chosen starter aria, by Tuesday, October 11. Alexandria Zallo Mezzo-Soprano Alexandria Zallo hails from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Bryan has also been the baritone soloist of John Rutters Mass of the Children with the Deutsche Oper Berlin Orchestra, the baritone soloist in Bernsteins Opening Prayer with Marin Alsop conducting the Yale Philharmonia, baritone soloist in the Faur Requiem with the Jacksonville symphony, bass soloist in Handels Messiah with the New Haven Symphony, baritone soloist in Carl Orffs Carmina Burana with the Yale Symphony, and the baritone soloist in the world premiere of Transfiguration by Robert Kyr with the Yale Camerata. Additionally, this season she has been awarded semi-finalist standings in the James Toland Vocal Arts Competition (Tier I), the Orpheus Vocal Competition (Young Artist Category), and the Opera Tampa DAngelo Young Artist Competition. Mr. Dotterer has performed with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, Opera Philadelphia, and Princeton Symphony Orchestra. Auditions and Membership. We will be holding our annual live audition tour in New York City and Pittsburgh. If granted a callback audition, you will be notified via YAP Tracker with the details. Thank you for your interest in the Resident Artist Stage Director position at Pittsburgh Opera. Bryan obtained a Master of Musical Arts degree in opera performance from Yale Universitys School of Music under the tutelage of Richard Cross and Doris Yarick-Cross. *To make sure your link is accessible: test the link in an "incognito" or private window, or email it to a friend. He has appeared on stages across the country and in Europe in opera, theater, concert, and recital. David Bachman Photography. Applicants are required to submit two (2) video recordings of selections in contrasting styles and languages recording within the last six months. The Bold and the Beautiful alum, Rena Sofer (Quinn Fuller) is celebrating her 54th birthday today. 2425 Liberty Avenue She holds a Bachelor of Music from the Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University. phone number fields. Submit your video link, resume & headshot, and other audition information by filling out the audition information form at this link. Plays himself from boyhood to age 17 as well JAYDEN, a young boy in present day. For Opera America's resources on Remote Auditions please visit: Jake has been an apprentice and emerging artist with Charlottesville Opera, having performed as Herr Zegler in The Sound of Music, Sir Lionel in Camelot, and covered Danilo in The Merry Widow, Franz in The Sound of Music, Marcello in La bohme, Lancelot in Camelot, and Escamillo in La tragedie de Carmen. Description Description. Pittsburgh Opera o Proof of two negative antigen test results (e.g., the first taken the night before and the second taken no less than 2 hours) prior to entry into the venue. Frequently seen on the competition stage, Cline is the recent winner of the Irma Cooper prize at the National Association of Teachers of Singing Artist Awards in New York City and a former national Semi-Finalist in the Metropolitan Opera Competition (now Laffont) twice winning the Pittsburgh District and the Great Lakes Region. Starting at the Appell Center for the Performing Arts, guests will tour four different downtown locations to get hands-on with music with games, interactive activities, snacks and swag! Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Have you ever wanted to dance with Carmen, serve at the Caf Momus, or simply be onstage at the Benedum Center? Pittsburgh Black Music Festival back Bars & Nightlife . If you have a current visa that will allow you to work in the United States for the full two-year program, we encourage you to apply. You must be signed in to add your resume. Music & Lyrics by Joe Plummer, Workshop: November 14 -20, 2022 Welcome to Pittsburgh CLO's Audition page. S.A. Neff Jr. World Renowned Bookbinder and Chamber Music Patron. President of Pittsburgh Festival Opera. Sheffield received her MM in Vocal Performance and Literature from the Eastman School of Music and her BFA in Vocal Performance from Carnegie Mellon University. A Musical Christmas Carol CLO Special Projects Gallery of Heroes Summer Season CLO Cabaret Staged Readings About News Contact Us Kaya Giroux is a lyric soprano based in Pittsburgh, PA. She is a recent graduate of Carnegie Mellon University, where she continues to study with world-renowned soprano, Professor Maria Spacagna. Auditions: A second round of auditions will be held at a later date. 1630 N Main St, # 61, Walnut Creek, CA 94596. Upload the video to an unlisted (NOT private) YouTube, Vimeo, Google Drive, or Dropbox page. Audition 2022-2023; Choir Registration; Select Page. URSULA: a hen (chicken) on John Lewis family farm,plays John Lewis' mother, WILLIE MAE, ROSA PARKS, and others. The occasional daytime rehearsal may be scheduled. All members with appointments will be notified if the auditions must be postponed or cancelled. Pittsburgh Opera is committed to the health and safety of all artists associated with our productions. He received an Artist Diploma and a Master of Music degree from the Purchase College Conservatory of Music, and a Bachelor of the Arts degree from Stony Brook University. Supers will share the stage with internationally renowned artists, work with celebrated directors and conductors, and experience the magic of opera from the Benedum Center stage. The choir is using the Watkins Shaw/Novello score. Pittsburgh Festival Opera (PFO), formerly Opera Theater of Pittsburgh, is a professional American opera company based in Pittsburgh's university and museum district. Currently based in New Jersey, Ms. Lotito has performed with several NJ companies. Pittsburgh Festival Opera Submissions. Applications for the 2022-23 season are now closed. Video submissions will be accepted. will be provided. Auditions are open to classically trained singers in all voice categories who have completed at least one year of undergraduate vocal study, or equivalent. 2425 Liberty Ave. Applications for Pittsburgh Operas 2023-25 Resident Artist Program will be available from August 2 September 11, 2022. Once you have made the switch, e-mail Sarah Schultz, Manager of Artistic Administration, to notify her of the change. Performers must be available during the day Monday-Friday for all Workshop, Rehearsal, and Tour dates. Non-US citizens only: proof of right to work in the United States. Sides will be sent to applicants closer to the audition date. to schedule an appointment, please click this link. No spaces, dashes etc. Step 1: Apply to each program as you normally would. Please check back or join our email list here to stay informed on our latest audition opportunities. He holds a Masters degree from the Manhattan School of Music and a Bachelors degree from the China Conservatory of Music. Fletcher Opera Institute, Sheffield sang the titular role in Piernes Sophie Arnould, Lisinga (Garcas Le Inglesi), Vitellia (La clemenza di Tito), and Madame Lisette Raquin (Thrse Raquin). Sofer was born, Rena Sherel Sofer to parents; Susan Franzblau (a psychology professor) and Martin Sofer on December 2, 1968, in Arcadia, California. Julia will join Toledo Opera as their soprano resident artist for the 2022-2023 season, performing roles in Suor Angelica, Cavalleria Rusticana, and The Merry Widow, as well as touring as Mabel in The Pirates of Penzance. Pittsburgh Operas supernumeraries are enthusiastic and dependable. EIN 20-1351073. Service 2.8. All recorded auditions will receive the same consideration as live auditions. At least one of these must be sung in English. Recorded Auditions Upload Not required for those going to a live audition Those singers unable to attend a live audition may submit video recordings. Other favorite roles include Arabella (Arabella), Elvira (Ernani), Rosalinde (Die Fledermaus), Diana (La Calisto), and the titular role in Tchaikovskys Iolanta. All characters can be played by actors of all ages (18+), ethnicties, gender identites and expresions, abilities, and body types. November 2022 Auditions Pittsburgh Opera holds auditions for principal roles, chorus, orchestra, supernumeraries, and the Pittsburgh Opera's Resident Artist Training Program on a regular basis. Applicants are required to submit a repertoire list within the application, but audition repertoire may be amended at a later date. (The Hanover Theater). The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and Byham Theater have many accessibility options. Founded in 1978 by mezzo-soprano and music educator Mildred Miller Posvar, Pittsburgh Festival Opera is dedicated to presenting innovative opera, including American works, reinterpretations. Pittsburgh Opera Chorus members belong to the American Guild of Musical Artists union. Described as a yummy bass with a formidable stage presence and a large voice of considerable range and flexibility, Nathan completed his Masters degree in Voice Performance at the University of Northern Colorado in 2020. Home / Auction Items / Theater Tickets / Pittsburgh Festival Opera Tickets. This application closed on Wednesday December 1, 2021. First, you should try to find a colleague who is willing to switch with you. One must be an opera aria; one may be a performance recording, if desired. . DR. KING:the iconic civil rights leader, but he's got a swag to him that is delicious and engaging. Pike! You will be notified more than two weeks prior to evening obligations. Richard Pinkerton. Prepare a videoof your audition monologue from the show (see materials above). Pittsburgh, PA 15222 U.S. 719 Liberty Avenue, 6th Floor Please also prepare a short, 1 min monolgue, with a british accent. Supers may perform as townspeople, guards, servants, and much more, providing silent but essential support to Pittsburgh Operas productions. When are casting decisions made? Commitment Period: August 29-September 25, 2022 http://www.yaptracker.com/applications/opera-theater-pittsburgh1 Audition Information Audition Requirements Five numbers, which can be three contrasting arias in three different languages and two art songs, or all operatic arias. How many arias will I sing? Pittsburgh Opera seeks Supernumeraries for the 2022-23 season. . Four actors/singers ages 18-40 (non-Equity only.). In addition she also sang Dorabella in Mozarts Cosi fan tutte and Juno in Handels Semele with Peabody Opera Theatre. Applications are due Sunday, September 11. Steps are outlined below to guide your understanding of this shared video audition process, followed by information about our live audition process. Everyone in the holding room and audition room will always wear a face covering as described above, except for the actor when they are actively auditioning. A newly inducted member of Pittsburgh-founded Musicians with a Mission, Megan is excited to continue to share concerts with local nursing homes and facilities. Resident Artists are expected to participate in the program for two consecutive seasons. Is there a place to warm-up before my audition? Subject line: Pittsburgh Opera Chorus Audition. She is also a grant recipient from the Frank-Ratchye Fund for Art @ the Frontier through The STUDIO for Creative Inquiry. For technical help, please contact [email protected]. The music of Baroque master George Frideric Handel brings to life this medieval tale of dark obsession and royal intrigue. Live and Virtual Auditions: Megan Cumming An advocate of the cathartic and healing power of music, American soprano Megan Cumming aspires to use her singing to help alleviate pain and suffering. Step 4: Notification of requested arias from your list (one request for all programs) will be uploaded to your YAP Tracker application on Wednesday, October 19. For the audition, please prepare 32 bars of a classic or classical musical theater song or a traditional Christmas hymn that shows range. If I need to cancel my live audition, can I submit virtual audition materials instead? The music of Baroque master George Frideric Handel brings to life this medieval tale of dark obsession and royal intrigue. Recordings may be made with either live accompaniment or a pre-recorded track. WHAT IS A SUPERNUMERARY? ANDREW DOTTERER 25, is a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and is currently pursuing an Artist Diploma at Oberlin Conservatory where he studies with Robert Walters. Stay up to date on all our shows, free programs, and more! The two will also present a concert in the fall as co-winners of the Pittsburgh Concert Society Major Auditions. What if I dont know an aria in every language requested? Scene works include Duke from Rigoletto by Verdi, Don Jos from Carmen by Bizet, Tamino from Die Zauberflte by Mozart, Monsieur Vogelsang from Der Schauspieldirektor by Mozart; and Alfredo Germont from La Traviata by Verdi. Delaware native Julia Swan Laird holds a Master of Music degree in Opera Performance from Arizona State University (ASU). REMINDER: The deadline to apply is Sunday, September 11, 2022. 2019 Pittsburgh CLO. This page is updated periodically with new information. Once you have filled out the form, you will be contacted directly to schedule your appoinment. 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