AUDITION INFORMATION
Open Chorus Auditions
Audition Date & Time:
April 17, 2024 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Audition Location:
DeYor Performing Arts Center – Youngstown, Ohio
Seeking:
All Vocal Types
Please be prepared to perform one Italian Art song from the “24 Italian Songs and Arias” song book.
Rehearsal Begin:
Late September 2024
Performance Information:
Date: November 22, 2024
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Powers Auditorium at DeYor Performing Arts Center, Youngstown, Ohio.
Questions:
Please submit all questions to [email protected]
OWR EMERGING ARTISTS
EMERGING ARTISTS OF THE 2023-2024 SEASON:
- Soprano, Mezzo, Tenor, Baritone, and Bass-Baritone voice types
- Main Stage Roles: Mercédès, Le Remendado, Le Dancaïre, Frasquita
- Emerging Artist Roles: Carmen, Don José, Escamillo, Micaela, Frasquita
EMERGING ARTISTS WILL BE FEATURED IN THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMMING FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES:
- A reduced “mini main stage” presentation based on our upcoming production of Carmen on November 17, 2023
- A touring children’s opera in Spring 2024
- Possible other community outreach performances throughout the season
AUDITION REPERTOIRE FOR OWR EMERGING ARTISTS:
- On aria/art song in English
- One aria in French (if possible). Emerging Artist applicants who wish to be considered for the available roles and/or covers in Carmen must include an aria in French
- At least one additional piece from your repertoire
OWR MAIN STAGE
PRODUCTION:
- Carmen
PERFORMANCE DATE:
- Nov. 17, 2023
AUDITION DATES and INFO:
- April 1, 2023 Deadline for Application and Recorded Submissions (see repertoire below)
LIVE AUDITIONS:
- April 19, 2023 4:30 pm – 9:00 pm
AUDITION REPERTOIRE:
- One aria in French
- One aria in Italian
- One or more additional arias of your choosing
- Available Roles:
- Mercédès
- Le Remendado
- Le Dancaïre
- Frasquita
- All other roles are cast currently