OPEN CASTING CALL!

Sarasota Opera is hosting an open casting call to find children, ages 8 and up, to participate in the Children’s Chorus of our Winter 2012 production of Bizet’s Carmen on Thursday, November 3 from 6:45pm – 7:45pm in the Pavilion building adjacent to the Sarasota Opera House. Acceptance is based off audition and availability. Selected singers will be given the opportunity to perform on the Sarasota Opera mainstage in full costume and make-up alongside professional opera singers. Availability days (minimal), evenings and weekends is required however rehearsals and performances are not daily.

Sarasota Opera is seeking children who are:

• Ages 8 and up
• Ideal height is no taller than 5 feet, 5 inches but other heights will be considered
• Disciplined and can quickly follow direction
• Note: girls must be willing to dress as a boy

At the audition, Maestro Jesse Martins, Youth Opera Music Director, will first teach the group an excerpt from the children’s chorus part in Carmen and then listen to each singer individually. Callbacks with Maestro Victor DeRenzi, Artistic Director, will be held on Monday, November 14 at 5:30pm. Music rehearsals will begin in December and continue until staging rehearsals start on January 14^th, 2012. There will be a total of 12 performances from February 2^nd through March 24^th. Two performances will be weekday matinees. Please visit www.sarasotaopera.org for a complete listing of performances.

If you would like your child to be considered for this unique opportunity, RSVP to the Youth Opera Coordinator via email bplocher@sarasotaopera.org or at 941-366-8450, ext. 249.

What: Open Call for Sarasota Opera 2012 Winter Season Children’s Chorus

When: Tuesday, November 3, 2011 at 6:45pm.

Where: Pavilion Building adjacent to the Sarasota Opera House: 61 North Pineapple Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236

Contact: Ben Plocher, Youth Opera & Outreach Coordinator at (941) 366-8450, ext. 249 or bplocher@sarasotaopera.org