Susie Stranders (repetiteur) rehearsing singers for La Boheme
Susie Stranders (repetiteur) rehearsing singers for La Boheme
Professional Singers
New Devon Opera auditions professional singers for principal roles for the following year’s production in the autumn (usually in London).
New Devon Opera’s (NDO) 2012 production is Puccini’s ‘Madama Butterfly’ – sung in English, with chorus and orchestra.
NB AUDITIONS FOR THE 2012 PRODUCTION ARE NOW COMPLETE and the Opera is fully cast
GENERAL AUDITION INFORMATION
1. Major Principal Auditions
NDO has an audition panel, which includes an independent assessor as well as the conductor, director and vocal adviser.
2. Applications
Applications are by email only in the first instance to the Administrator, linda@newdevonopera.co.uk
Whilst we encourage an open application process, we must remind singers that – because of the exigencies of the tour – the audition panel is unlikely to select anyone who is unable to demonstrate a track record of experience in similar roles.
Please indicate clearly the role(s)/cover for which you are applying
Please ensure that you provide all contact details, including your mobile phone no and email.
You should send:
Your CV
Your Biography
An Audio file
An up to date photo
3. Visas:
Please note that you are responsible for ensuring that you have a Visa that permits you to work in the UK (if applicable) at the relevant period (July 2012). You will need to provide written evidence of same.
New Devon Opera productions are sung in ENGLISH.
7. Performances:
This will be NDO’s 8th Season.
NDO performances are usually toured within Devon within the last two weeks of July.
The provisional contract period (including rehearsals) will be from Friday 6th July to Sunday 29th July 2012 inclusive
Performances take place at indoor and outdoor venues, as well as in a marquee.
AUDITION POLICY
To be considered for an audition, please send a CV, biography and photograph (and an audio file if possible) to the administrator at linda@newdevonopera.co.uk . Applicants from outside the European Union need to demonstrate that they hold a visa to work in the UK. There is a shortlisting process which will be conducted by an Audition panel. If additional opportunities arise in the year we may contact individuals who may be suitable.
Comprimario roles and community chorus
Auditions for comprimario roles & Chorus covers are usually held in November in Devon. Our small chorus is drawn to suit each production and our singers come from Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and further afield. Our chorus comprises professional singers looking to bolster CV and performance credentials to those who have never previously sung on stage.
To be considered, please contact linda@newdevonopera.co.uk with details of your singing experience, and the case of a comprimario role, a CV and biography.
Dancers and Actors
NDO productions will use dancers and actors when a production demands it. Please look at the website to see opportunities as they arise.
Creative Team
NDO is always interested to hear from creatives working in the opera field. Various opportunities will occur for each production. Please contact the production manager, Graham Wood, at gaw@gwpc.demon.co.uk
Orchestra
Professional musicians should contact NDO’s conductor, Dr. Paul Foster, at PFoster@marjon.ac.uk
