Arbor Opera Theater



	ARTIST PROGRAMS As Arbor Opera Theater enters its thirteenth season, we continue to adapt and grow around what is most important to us: To help emerging artists (singers and technical artists) gain the skills and experience to work as professionals in the field of opera and the musical theater. As our organization has developed and grown, so has our awareness of the number and different types of artists looking for opportunities to develop their skills and perform. Therefore, we have developed a new approach to our programming that will provide more opportunities for more artists at different levels of development. We hope that you will come and take part of what we are offering as well as make suggestions of how we can better serve you in this ever-evolving art form. We have established three levels in order to accomplish our vision: the Studio Artist, the Emerging Artist and the Principal artist. In addition to various performance opportunities in our mainstage production of La Boheme, we have crafted a serious of workshops and seminars to help singers and technical artists evolve into the successful, professional artists they aspire to be. STUDIO ARTISTS Our Studio Artist program is designed for the singer who is beginning their training as a professional musician. While a majority of our Studio Artists will be pursuing undergraduate degrees in music, we also welcome the exceptional high school student and the mature beginner. For our 2012 season, we are accepting 15 Studio Artists. Studio Artists are automatically invited to participate as chorus members of our mainstage production. Additionally, we are offering 6 “studio” classes, the opportunity to audit or participate in our Role Preparation Workshop, and an opera performance workshop that coincides with La Bohème rehearsals. Applications are due by December 31st, 2011. Those who are accepted into the program owe dues of $75 for the year. These dues provide the following services and opportunities: •Listing as an AOT Studio Artist for 2012, featuring an individual webpage with photo/bio. •Automatic inclusion in the chorus of La Bohème. •Invitations to participate in the “studio” classes •50% off “Opera Performance Workshop" ($100 value) •Two free days of auditing the Le Nozze Role Preparation Workshop($100 value) OR $100 off of auditing / singing •25% off coachings with Arbor Opera staff (musical, diction, interpretive, dramatic) •25% off recording / editing services •Discounts on design services (cd covers, business cards, resumes, webpages, etc.) •Discounts on headshots with professional photographers To apply, click here. EMERGING ARTISTS Our Emerging Artist program is designed for the singer who is finishing their formal training and is ready to begin performing as a professional musician. While a majority of our Emerging Artists will have recently finished schooling or will be pursuing graduate degrees in music, we also welcome the exceptional undergraduate student and the mature singer ready to begin a professional career. For our 2012 season, we are accepting 10 Emerging Artists. Emerging Artists are often cast in the comprimario roles of our mainstage production. Additionally, we are offering 6 “studio” classes, the opportunity to audit (or sing) in our Role Preparation Workshop, and participate in a special 3-day workshop on blocking the operatic aria for recital and audition. Applications are due by December31st, 2011. Those who are accepted into the program owe dues of $75 for the year. These dues provide the following services and opportunities: •Listing as an AOT Emerging Artist for 2012, featuring an individual webpage with photo/bio and sound clips •50% off “Block an aria workshop" ($75 value) •Two free days of auditing the Le Nozze Role Preparation Workshop($100 value) OR $100 off auditing/ singing •Preference for the limited auditing positions for the Role Preparation Workshop •25% off coachings with Arbor Opera staff (musical, diction,interpretive, dramatic) •25% off recording / editing services •Discounts on design services (cd covers, business cards, resumes, webpages, etc.) •Discounts on headshots with professional photographers •Performance opportunities at fundraising events, private concerts and outreach To apply, click here. PRINCIPAL ARTISTS Our Principal Artist program is designed to provide professional performance opportunities that allow the more developed singer to build their résumé. These artists are selected from our live auditions to sing lead and comprimario roles in our mainstage production of La Bohème . INTERNSHIPS With its 2012 Festival Season, Arbor Opera Theater is expanding it's offerings not only to singers but also to other musicians and technical artists. In addition to valuable experience in producing professional opera, our interns also receive a small honorarium based upon experience and time commitment. •Production Manager/ Technical Director •Stage Manager •Lighting Designer/ Technician •Scenic Designer / Technician •Assistant Director •Costume Designer/ Costumer •Chorusmaster / Assitant Conductor •Vocal Coach / Accompanist (3 positions) To apply, click here. OTHER WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS Role Preparation Workshop on Le Nozze di Figaro This is designed for the emerging professional singer who is looking to take a role to the highest level of artistic excellence. Each year, Arbor Opera will focus on all the roles of a particular opera. This year’s workshop will focus on Mozart’s Le Nozze di Figaro. The workshop will be April 30–May 12. Daily classes will include private coachings and lessons, staging rehearsals, lectures, acting exercises and more. The workshop will end with two public performances of highlights from the opera to kick-off AOT's 2012 Festival Season. Tuition for the 2-week program is $1300 (housing additional). DAILY CLASS SCHEDULE 9:30-10:15 Lecture 10:15 -10:30 Break 10:30 – 11:15 Yoga / Acting 11:15-11:30 Break 11:30 – 1:30 LESSONS, COACHINGS, LUNCH 1:30 – 3:30 Staging rehearsals 3:30 – 4:30 Lecture (Some evenings will include social gatherings and/or and outreach performances) To apply, click here. "How to Block Your Arias" Workshop - A two weekend workshop on March 10-11; 17-18. Following principles of reknowned theater teacher David Craig, you will learn how to develop a natural and polished presentation suitable for audtions and recitals and as a basis for operatic stage work. The program will culminate in a public performance on Sunday afternoon, March 18. Cost for this workshop is $150. (HALF OFF FOR STUDIO AND EMERGING ARTISTS) To register, click here. Studio Artist Opera Performance Workshop - Our assistant stage director and staff vocal coaches will lead an opera workshop of fully staged scenes during the rehearsal period for La Boheme. The program will conclude with two public performances on Saturday, June 9th. Cost for this workshop is $200. (HALF OFF FOR STUDIO AND EMERGING ARTISTS) To register, click here. NEW! CROSSOVER CLASS - “SCAT” - Expanding our offerings to help singers increase their marketability, we are pleased to add local jazz maven and teacher Carla Margolis to our staff. Carla will lead a 15 week class on the art and skill of scat singing. No previous experience in improvisation is necessary! Cost for the entire class is $250. ($50 OFF FOR STUDIO AND EMERGING ARTISTS) To register, click here.