OPERA SARATOGA HOLDING AUDITIONS FOR CHILD DANCERS FOR AMERICAN PREMIERE OF PHILIP GLASS OPERA BALLET THE WITCHES OF VENICE
Opera Saratoga announces open auditions for child dancers for the American Premiere production of THE WITCHES OF VENICE, an opera-ballet by Philip Glass that will be presented as part of Opera Saratoga’s 2016 Summer Festival.
THE WITCHES OF VENICE will be directed and choreographed by internationally renown choreographer Karole Armitage. In addition to featuring members of the NYC based Armitage Gone! Dance Company, the cast of THE WITCHES OF VENICE will includes 9 child dancers, to be selected through an open audition in Saratoga Springs on Saturday, February 27th at 2:00 pm at the School of the Arts at The National Museum of Dance.
Opera Saratoga is seeking young male and female dancers, between 42” and 50” tall, who have significant training in ballet and/or modern dance. Children must be available on all weekends and for weekday evening rehearsals from May 28th to June 26th, and then for all in-theater rehearsals and performances through July 17th.
All children who wish to audition should arrive to register for the audition no later than1:45pm, and should bring a recent photograph and performance resume if they have one (though the latter is not required). Dancers should wear proper dance attire and have ballet slippers for the audition. Ms. Armitage will personally audition all children interested in participating in the production. Children selected for the production will receive a modest honorarium for their participation.
About Opera Saratoga:
Opera Saratoga, formerly known as Lake George Opera, began with a production of Die Fledermaus at the Diamond Point Theatre on July 5, 1962, playing to an audience of 230. The Company now calls Saratoga Springs home and performs for more than 25,000 people annually. Opera Saratoga serves the communities of Saratoga Springs, the Lower Adirondack and New York State Capital areas by providing access to world-class opera through the production of an annual Summer Festival, as well as year-round activities including extensive educational programs, mentorship of emerging operatic artists, and unique opportunities for the public to experience opera in both our home theater and non-traditional venues that leverage and embrace the unique cultural, historic, and natural resources of the area. To date, the Company has performed over 90 different fully-staged works by over 50 different composers, including thirty-three works by American composers and six world-premiere productions. Throughout its history, the Company's success has been shaped by visionary leaders, talented artists, and critically acclaimed productions. In 2014, the Board of Directors appointed Lawrence Edelson as the new Artistic and General Director. Edelson’s leadership marks a new chapter in the company’s history, with increased emphasis on community partnerships throughout the year, diversification of the company’s repertoire, and a reaffirmed commitment to both the presentation of American opera and the mentorship of emerging artists as core activities in the company’s programs each season. The 2016 Summer Festival marks the second season under his leadership. For more information, visit
www.operasaratoga.org.
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