Auditions
2023 G&S Opera Sydney Season
In 2023 we will be presenting Iolanthe. Auditions for principal roles are generally held in April of each year. Chorus auditions are held in June at the first rehearsal, if an expression of interest has been submitted.
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Iolanthe Production Team
Stage Director: Sarah Pearce Musical Director: Tim Doubinski Assistant Director: Zachary Aleksander ===================================================== Orientation for New Chorus members & Rehearsal 1 for all cast will be held on Tuesday 20th of June 2023, commencing at 7:30pm sharp. Rehearsals will then be every Tuesday and Thursday evening commencing at 7:30pm sharp. Rehearsal are conducted at the Parish Hall, St Francis Xavier Church, 17 Mackenzie St, Lavender Bay (North Sydney). ===================================================== CHORUS ROLES If you are interested in joining the chorus for Iolanthe in 2023, please email us ([email protected]) with your details and a contact number. We are always on the lookout for new members in our chorus, especially men of good singing ability (and of course women too!) Those wishing to join the chorus will need to be evaluated for voice type and singing & stage movement abilities. The audition will take no more than about 5-10 minutes. The process may be waived at the discretion of the directors if you are known to them from previous shows. To help you learn the music, audio CDs/USBs of all the chorus parts will be available for all cast members from the start of rehearsals. Rehearsals Rehearsals are held every Tuesday and Thursday evening at the Parish Hall, St Francis Xavier Church, 17 Mackenzie St, Lavender Bay (North Sydney). SCHOLARSHIPS
Every year G&S Opera Sydney offers 1-3* Scholarships to students studying voice at a reputable Sydney school. Anyone interested in applying can audition as per normal and make the panel aware that you are interested in the scholarship. |
Audition Dates - April 20 and April 22, 2023
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GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR PRINCIPAL ROLE AUDITIONS and NEW CHORUS
The company normally holds closed auditions, this being the preferred choice of the management committee and the directors involved.
If you audition for us and are unsuccessful in obtaining one of the principal roles available, we sincerely hope you will audition for us in the future. When selecting a performer for a particular role, we take into account the performer’s ability to fully project all the characteristics required for that role. We assess the musical ability and dramatic interpretation as well as consider the overall balance of vocal types, ages required for the roles, whether couples complement each other, etc.
Decisions of the Audition Panel are final and we cannot enter into discussions about our choices. We do urge you to consider accepting a re-call if you were unsuccessful the first time, as some of our most valued performers have joined us this way.
Singing in the chorus of one of our G&S productions is a valuable musical experience. Due to our ensemble style of production, our choruses are featured as individuals as well as being part of a group. Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Sydney values the contributions of both principals and chorus as both are vital to the artistic success of a production so, in our company, everyone is “a star”.
What we look for in Auditions:
The company normally holds closed auditions, this being the preferred choice of the management committee and the directors involved.
If you audition for us and are unsuccessful in obtaining one of the principal roles available, we sincerely hope you will audition for us in the future. When selecting a performer for a particular role, we take into account the performer’s ability to fully project all the characteristics required for that role. We assess the musical ability and dramatic interpretation as well as consider the overall balance of vocal types, ages required for the roles, whether couples complement each other, etc.
Decisions of the Audition Panel are final and we cannot enter into discussions about our choices. We do urge you to consider accepting a re-call if you were unsuccessful the first time, as some of our most valued performers have joined us this way.
Singing in the chorus of one of our G&S productions is a valuable musical experience. Due to our ensemble style of production, our choruses are featured as individuals as well as being part of a group. Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Sydney values the contributions of both principals and chorus as both are vital to the artistic success of a production so, in our company, everyone is “a star”.
What we look for in Auditions:
- General level of skill.
- Promise of the specific skill required for the role.
- Willingness to work with directors.
- Teamwork & Good communication skills
- Amiability, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
- Performers with a well-rounded talent.
- We do not ignore the inexperienced newcomer.