Merola Opera Program !!
Merola Opera Program: APPRENTICE STAGE DIRECTOR
The application period for this opportunity has passed.
How To Apply
Deadline
Materials Required
1. Application fee of $30.00 (non-refundable)
2. Three musical authority reference forms
3. Headshot
4. Brief Statement
5. Current Resume
6. Completed Application Form
Do not include additional material not requested with application packet. Only requested material will be taken into consideration for an interview; any additional material will be discarded.
Application Form Location
http://www.yaptracker.com/applications/san-francisco-opera-center8
Audition Information
Audition Locations and Dates
| Chicago, IL USA: | Thu 20th Oct 2011 |
| Houston, TX USA: | Mon 24th Oct 2011 |
| San Francisco, CA USA: | Mon 31st Oct 2011 - Tue 1st Nov 2011 |
| New York, NY USA: | Fri 4th Nov 2011 - Mon 7th Nov 2011 |
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New York 11/4 & 11/7 Only |
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Applicants will be notified approximately two weeks before the preliminary dates whether or not they have been granted an audition. |
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Audition Requirements
***Please note: this organization does NOT permit audition swapping. If you have are unable to attend your assigned audition, please contact the organization for assistance.***
Applicant should be between the ages of 20-34 as of June 4, 2012. Exceptions are made on a case-by-case basis. Applicant may take part in San Francisco Opera Center auditions up to three times.
INTERVIEW PROCESS
Apprentice stage director applicant must submit a completed application with required material to San Francisco Opera Center. Applicant is asked to include a brief statement describing their interest in being an apprentice stage director in the Merola Opera Program. In the statement, the applicant should outline their reasons for choosing to be a stage director for opera, how their experience and background makes them uniquely qualified for this field, and what they hope to achieve from their participation in the Merola Opera Program. Also include a current resume. If granted an interview, candidate will be required to participate in a 45 minute interview with an Opera Center audition committee representative in the candidate’s chosen audition region. If granted an interview, candidates are asked to bring an up-to-date portfolio to the interview. Please do not send portfolio with application material.
Pianist Provided
n/a
Opportunity Information
Location
Season Information
Mozart's LA FINTA GIARDINIERA
Argento's POSTCARD FROM MOROCCO
SCENES PROGRAM with orchestra
Open to all voice types
Repertoire will be chosen to showcase these artists
All scenes staged
MEROLA GRAND FINALE
A concert with all artists performed with orchestra on the stage of San Francisco Opera
Every singer will be cast in an opera or the scenes program
Program Dates
The 2012 Merola Opera Program will take place at San Francisco Opera from June 4 through August 19, 2012 (apprentice coaches will start on May 28).
Program Information
MEROLA OPERA PROGRAM
An apprentice stage director will be invited to join this intensive summer training program held at San Francisco Opera, along with singers and apprentice coaches. An opera production, staged scenes program with orchestra, and concert with orchestra will be presented. Internationally renowned artists will conduct a series of master classes.
The apprentice stage director will act as the assistant director on the two Merola Opera Program productions, and will be the primary director for the "semi-staged" Merola Grand Finale. This concert generally consists of 20 scenes/arias. The apprentice stage director will also receive classes alongside the singers in diction, stage deportment, movement, make-up, languages and acting from a distinguished staff of specialists from San Francisco Opera.
Participation in the Merola Opera Program requires proper, current U.S. Immigration Services authorization for non-U.S. citizens, valid through August 2012.
Please Note: Applications must be submitted by dates posted. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
Judges' forms and comments are the sole property of San Francisco Opera Center and will not be made available to applicants or auditionees. Feedback is only provided at the judges' discretion.
Compensation
For five years after leaving Merola, alumni may be eligible, with Merola's approval, to receive up to a total of $10,000 in career grants, with a maximum of $5,000 in any single year.
Contact Information
Auditions
301 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94102
merolaauditions@sfopera.com
call: 415-565-3277
This opportunity has passed. It was originally published on August 20, 2011.
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