Auditions
We are now accepting Mainstage audition applications in all voice categories for our 2012-2013 Season.
Materials Required:
Artists interested in participating please complete the online form. There is a $25 dollar application fee payable at the time you submit your materials.
Application Form Location:
http://www.yaptracker.com/applications/opera-in-the-heights
Audition Locations, Dates, and Deadlines:
Houston, TX USA: Lambert Hall, 1703 Heights Blvd, 77008
Mon 3rd Oct 2011 – Wed 5th Oct 2011
Deadline: Sun Sep 25, 2011
Houston, TX USA: Lambert Hall, 1703 Heights Blvd, 77008
Mon 14th Nov 2011 – Wed 16th Nov 2011
Deadline: Mon Oct 31, 2011
New York, NY USA: NOLA Studios, 250 W. 54th St., 10019
Mon 5th Dec 2011 – Wed 7th Dec 2011
Deadline: Tue Nov 15, 2011
Audition Requirements:
All applicants must submit at least one sound clip with their application. The primary sound clip must be an aria by Verdi or Mozart. Arias by Donizetti, Bellini and Rossini are suitable secondary choices. Extra submissions in French and German are welcome.
Auditions are open to all singers whether they are represented by Artist management or not. The company provides a stage for emerging Artists demonstrating strong potential for a professional career, thus, the standards are very high. You will be contacted by phone/email to arrange an audition appointment.
Pianist Provided:
Yes. May bring own
Season Information 2012-2013:
The proposed repertoire for the 2012-2013 season is now listed on the Yaptracker website.
Program Dates:
Season of four productions commences in Sept and ends in April. The first rehearsals originate in late August/ early September. Performances are in late Sept. – early Oct. early and mid Nov., late Jan. – early Feb. and late Mar- early April.
Program Information:
Opera in the Heights is a leading regional opera company in the United States with a mission to provide a stage for emerging Artists with definite career potential and is on the recommended list of the Metropolitan Opera as an Opera company for career development. Artists who have recently been featured on the Oh! stage have been engaged at leading opera companies throughout the U.S. and Europe.
There are either six or seven performances of each production. Lead roles are often double cast, in which case each lead artist will sing either three or four performances over a two week period. Artists in Secondary lead roles and all Comprimario roles sing All performances. The rehearsal period is approximately 21 days. All performances are with orchestra in the original language.
Compensation:
Payment is provided and housing is available
Contact Information:
audition@operaintheheights.org
No phone calls please.
