Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Opera San Luis Obispo presents Johann Strauss' Die Fledermaus!

Opera San Luis Obispo presents Johann Strauss' Die Fledermaus!

CATEGORY:Theater: Musical
TAGS:Paid Nonunion
EXPIRES:April 10, 2023 7:59 PM

Opera San Luis Obispo

Brian Alhadeff, Music Director - Zachary Johnson, Director - Drew Silvaggio, Choreographer

Opera San Luis Obispo (OperaSLO) is holding Auditions for its 2023 full-production of Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss. This production will feature two, 2pm matinee performances in Miossi Hall of the Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo on May 13th and 14th. This production of Die Fledermaus will be performed in English and set in the in the tone of the vivacious energy of a late 1970s Disco and offer a rare performance opportunity featuring full sets, costumes, dance, chorus, and accompanied by the full OperaSLO Grand Orchestra approximately (60-person ensemble). The production will be stage directed by Zach Johnson, choreographed by Drew Silvaggio, and with music direction by Brian Asher Alhadeff (General and Artistic Director of OperaSLO).


LEADING AND COVER ROLE AUDITION FORMAT:
ALL ROLES ARE OPEN
Candidates only interested in specific leading roles must prepare a piece from the show sung by the character you are auditioning for.
Rosalinda (Alexandra): Soprano
Adele: Soprano
Gabriel Eisenstein: Tenor / Baritone
Alfred : Tenor
Dr. Blind: - Tenor
Dr. Falke (Falcon): - Baritone
Frank : - Baritone
Sally/Ida (Mary/Karen): - Mezzo
Frosch (Rock): - Speaking/physical comedy
Prince Orlofsky (Prince) - Mezzo Soprano


● All Roles are competitively paid.
● Rehearsals are scheduled to start April 28 with materials mailed/distributed by the end of March.
● In person auditions in San Luis Obispo can be arranged through Zach Johnson at operasloproductionmgr@gmail.com
●Submissions can be sent to operasloproductionmgr@gmail.com
● For more information or to schedule an appointment please contact Zach Johnson at operasloproductionmgr@gmail.com

ALL Candidates for auditions must be fully vaccinated and provide a photo of or vaccine card PRIOR to rehearsal. Please email proof along with submission

COMPANY EQUITABLE HIRING PRACTICE
Opera plays an important role as the genre of classical music responsible for uniting more art forms together, on one stage, than any other form of performance art. We acknowledge our genre of performance is often experienced by thousands in a single production, which imposes a greater responsibility and push to enact positive change through our work, practices, educational programs and policies. Opera San Luis Obispo is committed to fair and equitable hiring practices companywide. We do not support, sponsor, author, or advocate programs or events that benefit any single group, at the exclusion of others. Working at Opera San Luis Obispo is based on an individual’s professional skill, and legal right to work in the State of California. We do not discriminate based on race, sex, or nationality. Opera San Luis Obispo is welcoming to all. We make these commitments to you and to ourselves, and we hope our artists, audiences and colleagues will hold us accountable.

Actors & Performers

Rosalinda (Alexandra): Lead, Female, 18-50
Wife of Gabriel
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel
Required Skills:
  • Singing: Opera
  • Singing: Soprano
Total Pay: $250.00 - $3,000.00 flat rate (estimated duration: 16 days
 Adele: Lead, All Genders, 18-40
 
 Maid to Gabriel and Rosalina 
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel 
Required Skills:
  • Singing: Soprano
  • Singing: Opera
 
Total Pay: $250.00 - $3,000.00 flat rate (estimated duration: 16 days
Gabriel Eisenstein: Lead, Male, 18-55
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel
Required Skills:
  • Singing: Tenor
  • Singing: Opera
Total Pay: $250.00 - $3,000.00 flat rate (estimated duration: 16 days
 
 Alfred: Supporting, All Genders, 18+
 Former Lover of Rosalinda
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel
Required Skills:
  • Singing: Tenor
  • Singing: Opera
Total Pay: $250.00 - $3,000.00 flat rate (estimated duration: 16 days)
Dr. Blind: Supporting, All Genders, 18-70
Lawyer of Gabriel
Required Skills:
  • Singing: Tenor
  • Singing: Opera
Total Pay: $250.00 - $3,000.00 flat rate (estimated duration: 16 days
 Dr. Falke (Falcon): Lead, Male, 18-60
 
 Instagator of whole story 
 
Required Skills:
  • Singing: Baritone
  • Singing: Opera

 
Total Pay: $250.00 - $3,000.00 flat rate (estimated duration: 16 days)
Frank: Lead, Male, 18-70
Prison Wardon arresting Gabriel
Required Skills:
  • Singing: Opera
  • Singing: Baritone
Total Pay: $250.00 - $3,000.00 flat rate (estimated duration: 16 days)
Sally/Ida (Mary/Karen):: Supporting, 18-40
Sister to Adele
Required Skills:
  • Singing: Mezzo Soprano
  • Singing: Opera
Total Pay: $250.00 - $3,000.00 flat rate (estimated duration: 16 days)
Frosch (Rock): Supporting, 18-69
Police officer in Jail. Present a comedic Monologue.
Required Skills:
  • Comedy: Physical Comedy
  • Acting
Total Pay: $250.00 - $3,000.00 flat rate (estimated duration: 16 days)
 
 Prince Orlofsky (The artist formerly known as prince): Supporting, All Genders, 18-40
 
 Traditionally Played by a woman.
Required Media: Headshot/Photo, Video Reel
Required Skills:
  • Singing: Mezzo Soprano
  • Singing: Countertenor
  • Singing: Opera
Total Pay: $250.00 - $3,000.00 flat rate (estimated duration: 16 days)

Rehearsal and Production Dates & Locations

Rehearsals - 4/28 - 5/10
Tech 5/10-5/12
Performance 5/13 and 5/14 - 2pm matinees only

All rehearsals will be held in San Luis Obispo. Performaces will be in the Miossi Hall at Cal Poly San Luis Obispos Performing Arts Center

Compensation & Contract Details

All Roles
Total Pay: $250.00 - $3,000.00 flat rate (estimated duration: 16 days)
Additional: There is potential for extra pay for Outreach Events during the rehearsal time as well produciton help during the process.

Key Details

Seeking talent

nationwide (United States)