POC Holds Manila Auditions for Terrence McNally’s MASTER CLASS, 3/27

The Philippine Opera Company's (POC) acclaimed production of Terrence McNally's play "Master Class," featuring television, film and stage actress Cherie Gil ("Doubt"), will return on stage in the third quarter of 2010. 

For POC's production of "Master Class," the opera company is looking for actors and opera singers who can fill vital supporting roles:

(1)   Sophie de Palma:  She must sing "Ah, non credea mirarti" from Bellini's "La sonnambula."

(2)   Sharon Graham:  She must perform the aria from the sleepwalking scene in Verdi's "Macbeth."

(3)   Anthony Candolino:  He must sing the romanza "Recondila armonia" from Pucinni's "Tosca."

(4)   Manny, a pianist

(5)   Stage hand, a non-singing role

Auditions will be held at the POC headquarters at 15 Garcia Villa Street, San Lorenzo Village, Makati City on Saturday, March 27, 2010, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Auditionee must bring his or her bio data and one 5"x7" photograph. 

Multi-awarded American playwright Terrence McNally's ("Kiss of the Spiderwoman," "Love! Valour! Compassion!") play "Master Class" opened on Broadway in 1995.  It presents a fictional master class at Juilliard, conducted by the legendary soprano and highly controversial figure Maria Callas, which won the Tony Award for Best Play. 

When POC staged the show in Manila with Ms. Gil as the enigmatic soprano in 2008, the production scored a casting coup.  A limited engagement of 10 performances proved to be too short.  "Master Class" will be staged anew due to insistent public demand.

"('Master Class') captured the fiery, explosive temperament and passion for perfection Peerce implied - traits which Cherie Gil magnificently conveyed...," claimed Rosalinda Orosa of The Philippine Star. 

"Cherie Gil is in a class of her own," said Shelley Jo Saracin of Pep.Ph in an online review.

POC's production of the award-winning play runs at the Carlos P. Romulo Theater, RCBC Plaza on July 29, 30, 31, August 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12,13, 14 and 15, 2010. Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances at 8:00 p.m. Sunday performances at 4:00 p.m.

For more information about the auditions or possible fundraisers, call POC at (632) 8928786.  Look for Doris.

You may also visit POC's official web site at www.philippineoperacompany.com.

 

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