Opera Huntsville's
2021-2022 Season Auditions
Opera Huntsville is holding auditions for all voice types for various roles in our 2021-2022 season.
The primary performing opportunities include:
L’Elisir d’Amore, Bravo Bravo Gala Fundraiser, Opera Bytes,
and apprentice roles for
Bartok’s Bluebeard’s Castle and L’Elisir d’Amore.
Scheduled auditions Date:
Saturday, May 15 1-3 pm
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
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2 contrasting arias at least one Italian bel canto aria
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Current resume
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Current headshot
Location will be announced upon audition confirmation.
To schedule an audition, email info@operahuntsville.org by May 12, 2021.
Stipends are available for lead roles in L’Elisir d’Amore. If additional funds become available, other roles may be offered stipends as well.
Opera Huntsville welcomes experienced production team members; including but not limited to, stage managers, stage directors, music directors, choreographers, fight masters, etc. If you are interested in joining the team please send an email to info@operahuntsville.org.
L’Elisir d’Amore
Music by Gaetano Donizetti
Music Director: Roberto Burton
Stage Director: Jacinda Swinehart
Performances will be:
April 21-24, 2022
This fully-staged production will be held at The Playhouse at the Von Braun Center in downtown Huntsville.
Rehearsals will take place in late March and throughout April 2022. Tech week will be held April 18-21, 2022.
Nemorino - tenor. Peasant villager in love with Adina
Belcore – baritone. A soldier
Dr. Dulcamara – bass. A doctor selling love potions among other fun items
Giannetta – soprano. Adina’s friend
*Chorus auditions will be announced later
Note, the role of Adina has been filled. Apprentice positions will be offered for each of the five lead roles.
OH Apprentice Program
Performances will be:
Apprentice Showcase: Oct 19, 2021
Bartok: October 28-31, 2021
Donizetti: April 21-24, 2022
Apprentice Showcase: April 2022
Apprentice performers for Bluebeard’s Castle and L’Elisir d’Amore.
Up to 9 singers will be accepted.
Judith - mezzo or soprano with strong low
Blue Beard - bass or baritone
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Adina - soprano
Nemorino - tenor
Belcore – baritone
Dr. Dulcamara – bass
Giannetta – soprano
Bravo Bravo Gala Fundraiser
There will be two different programs.
Performances will be:
Saturday July 17, 2021
June or July of 2022
Rehearsals will take place in June.
We will offer four lead roles with additional ensemble roles:
Soprano
Mezzo
Tenor
Baritone
Opera Bytes
Live-streamed mini performances of less than 30 minutes in length
Performances will be:
Nov 30 - Giving Tuesday Benefit Concert
Dec 21 - Christmas Carols & Holiday Favorites
Feb 2022 - On Love
For each Opera Bytes, we hold one rehearsal a week before the performance.
Opera Huntsville is dedicated to community growth by hiring 60% of local talent across each season. We open auditions to the public. We cannot guarantee production placement for every individual, however we gladly offer volunteer opportunities. Please contact info@operahuntsville.org for more information.