The Water Babies is an innovative new opera for children and adults by Freddie Hill based on the classic Charles Kingsley fairy tale, due for production in April/May 2016.
Doubling of roles may be required.
Rehearsals begin Saturday 16th January in Narellan.
The ideal candidate should have:
* Operatic/musical theatre experience at high level
* Music reading ability
* Willingness to work in varied or unfamiliar idioms
* Preparedness to commit themselves
* Adventurous nature and a sense of humour
Examples of the music will be forwarded to those interested.
All minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Principal Tenor – Principal Bass or Baritone
Some experience in opera – esp.new or unfamiliar repertoire desired.
Ability to read music essential.
Preparedness to take on dual/multiple short roles/animal costumes included
Locations for rehearsal/audition -W or SW Sydney – Blue Mountains
Current WWCC. Award rates or above for Performances/Dress rehearsals but not for time of regular work.
Males, aged 22 to 65 from New South Wales, Australia
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Minimum Acting experience:
Previous paid speaking roles -
Languages:
English -
Accents:
UK Posh
Chorus Members
Adult and child chorus members (esp.males)
Music reading ability desired for section leaders -optional for others.
Some experience in opera – interest in new or unfamiliar repertoire desired.
Prepared for dual/multiple roles – animal costumes. Expenses for performances/dress rehearsals but not for time off regular work.
Current WWCC for aduls.
Any gender, aged 9 to 99 from New South Wales, Australia
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Minimum Acting experience:
No previous acting experience
