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    AUDITION NOTICE – SHOW BOAT!

    THE DALLAS OPERA  SEEKS DANCERS, ACTORS

    and SUPERNUMERARIES FOR GREAT AMERICAN MUSICAL

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    AUDITION DATES:

    January 15, 16, and 17, 2016

                DALLAS, TX, January 8, 2016 – The Dallas Opera is pleased to invite talented local dancers, actors and supernumeraries to audition for SHOW BOAT, which opens Friday, April 15 and runs through Sunday, May 1, 2016.  This a wonderful opportunity to perform with magnificent opera stars and work with excellent directors at the amazing Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center!

    SHOW BOAT

    Performers needed are Caucasian ensemble dancers, the acting roles of Mrs. O’Brien, Sheriff/Maitre D’, and Young Kim and supernumeraries (non-singing, non-speaking roles). Auditions will be held as follow:

    Friday, January 15, 2016

    7:00-10:00 p.m.                         Caucasian Ensemble Dancer auditions/barre class


    Saturday, January 16, 2016

    10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.              Actor audition: Mrs. O’Brien, Sheriff/Maitre D’, Young Kim

    2:30-4:30 p.m.                           Caucasian Ensemble Dancers call backs

    4:30-5:30 p.m.                           Supernumeraries

     

    Sunday, January 17, 2016

    11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.               TBD

     

    The Dallas Opera is presenting the Francesca Zambello production of SHOW BOAT, with music by Jerome Kern and book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. SHOW BOAT will be conducted by Dallas Opera Music Director Emmanuel Villaume with Alexander Rom, chorus master.

    There are six performances of SHOW BOAT scheduled for April 15, 17, 20, 23, 29 & May 1, 2016. The performers (supernumeraries excluded) will be compensated for rehearsal time, as well as a per-performance fee.

     CASTING DETAILS

     ACTORS:

    • Young Kim: Caucasian, Child Actor/Singer. Looks 8-10 yrs old, speaks and sings in a duet with Ravenal and a trio with Ravenal and Magnolia.
    • O’Brien: Mature Caucasian female with a good Irish accent. No singing required
    • Sheriff Vallon/Maître D’: 30-40 yrs old. Good Ol’ boy, imposing “bubba” type. Caucasian male. No singing required.

    SUPERNUMERARIES:

    • Older Kim: Caucasian Female
    • Foreman/Hotel Worker: 40 yrs old. A conventionally handsome, strong, Caucasian leading-man type. Helpful to have stage combat skills; fights with Pete. No singing required.
    • African American Children: 5 Boys, 4 Girls
    • Caucasian Children: 2 Boys, 1 Girl


    HOW TO AUDITION

    DANCERS/ACTORS
    To schedule an audition, send your headshot and resume to Ahne Schield at ahne.schield@dallasopera.org. Audition times will be determined on a first-come, first-served basis.


    Dancer Requirements:     Applicants should have a technical ballet background who can perform the Charleston, musical theater, and vaudeville styles of dance. Women, please bring ballet shoes and character heels. Men, please bring ballet shoes and character/jazz shoes. Dancers should come prepared to take a ballet barre and audition with a ballet combo. The choreography will be taught as a whole group with small groups to follow.


    Actor Requirements:

    Young Kim: Prepared monologue and a song that demonstrates range and ability. Call backs for this role should be prepared to learn “Why Do I Love You,” taught by one of the music staff.

    Mrs. O’Brien & Sheriff Vallon/Maître D’: Two contrasting monologues for the audition. Reading from sides for the call back.

     

    SUPERNUMERARIES

    Visit www.dallasopera.org/supers and complete the online application. Upon receiving your application, Ahne Schield will contact you to confirm your audition.

    Supernumerary requirements:

    Adults: Men and Women together, improvisational scene with Stage Director.

    Children: May split into groups, general audition/improv.

               

    AUDITION LOCATION:

    Auditions will be held at the Karayanis Rehearsal Production Center in Room A. Please arrive at least 15-20 minutes prior to your scheduled time. Further access instructions will be provided upon audition confirmation.

    Karayanis Rehearsal Production Center

    4301 South Fitzhugh Avenue

    Dallas, TX 75210

     

    REHEARSALS:

    Rehearsals begin on March 21, 2016 and continue through opening week. There are occasional weekend-day rehearsals and matinee performances; however, rehearsals are generally conducted in the evening.

    TDO is a signatory to a collective bargaining agreement with the American Guild of Musical Artists.

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    The Dallas Opera is supported, in part, by funds from:  Texas Instruments Foundation, TACA, City of Dallas, Office of Cultural Affairs; the Texas Commission on the Arts and The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).  American Airlines is the official airline of The Dallas Opera.  Lexus is the official vehicle of The Dallas Opera.  Advertising support from The Dallas Morning News.  A special thanks to the Elsa von Seggern Foundation for its continuing support.

     

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    AUDITION NOTICE! Looking for a Few Good Men and Mezzos!

    THE DALLAS OPERA IS  STILL LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MEN 
    And MEZZO-SOPRANOS TO SERVE AS MEMBERS OF TDO’S AUXILIARY CHORUS 
    FOR 2015-16

    DALLAS, TX, August 12, 2015 – The Dallas Opera is pleased to invite talented local singing artists to audition for the company’s Auxiliary Chorus for the 2015-2016 Season.  This a wonderful opportunity to perform onstage in a paid, professional ensemble before a live audience in the magnificent Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center!

    Singers are needed for both a mainstage production as well as a unique concert stage opportunity:

    SHOW BOAT

    Open auditions for African-American singers in all voice categories—especially mezzo-sopranos and tenors—who seek positions in the company’s choral ensemble for the 2015-2016 season production of SHOW BOAT, with music by Jerome Kern and book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. TDO is presenting the Francesca Zambello production of SHOW BOAT, conducted by Dallas Opera Music Director Emmanuel Villaume with Alexander Rom, chorus master.

    There are six performances of SHOW BOAT scheduled for April 15, 17, 20, 23, 29 & May 1, 2016. Music and staging rehearsals for the African-American choral ensemble will immediately precede the performance period and will begin in January 2016.

    SYMPHONY NO. 13 in B flat minor, “BABI YAR” by Dmitri Shostakovich

    Open auditions for baritones and basses seeking chorus positions in The Dallas Opera/AT&T Performing Arts Center presentation of SYMPHONY NO. 13 by Dmitri Shostakovich (sung in Russian) to be presented in the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center on Sunday, April 24, 2016. Rehearsals will begin in January 2016. This one-time Classical Criterion Series performance will feature The Dallas Opera Orchestra conducted by Music Director Emmanuel Villaume with Alexander Rom, chorus master.

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    HOW TO AUDITION:

    Please contact chorusauditions@dallasopera.org, or call 214-443-1087 to request an audition time on one of the following dates:

    Saturday, September 12, 2015 from 2:00-5:00 PM.

    Location: Auditions will be held at the Karayanis Rehearsal Production Center in The Orchestra Room. Please arrive at least 15-20 minutes prior to your scheduled time. Warm-up rooms will be available to use on a first come, first served basis.

    Karayanis Rehearsal Production Center

    4301 South Fitzhugh Avenue

    Dallas, TX 75210

    Audition Requirements for new or Auxiliary Choristers:

    Applicants must have two memorized selections to offer, including one aria or art song in English and one in another language, preferably Italian, French, German, or Russian. You may also be asked to sight-read or perform a rhythm exercise. An accompanist will be provided, but will not be available to rehearse with you prior to your audition. Applicants must provide legible hard copies of their selections in the correct key for the pianist. Applicants are required to prove that they have legal permission to work in the United States of America.

    Rehearsals:

    Rehearsals begin in August 2015 and continue through the end of The Dallas Opera season in the spring. There are occasional weekend-day rehearsals and matinee performances; however, rehearsals are generally conducted in the evening.

    TDO is a signatory to a collective bargaining agreement with the American Guild of Musical Artists.

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