Local Auditions for Phoenix Touring Education Troupe

AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Arizona Opera announces auditions for Mezzo-Soprano, Tenor, and Pianist artists for the 2025 Arlyn M. Brewster Phoenix OperaTunity Troupe. This group travels to area schools performing all-school assemblies for elementary aged students. 

PRODUCTION INFORMATION

Rehearsal Period, Tour Dates & Schedule:

Rehearsal: Thursday, January 2 – Friday, January 17, 2025 
*50-55 total hours of rehearsal, final schedule will be determined in collaboration with full troupe

Tour Dates: Tuesday, January 21 - Thursday, May 15, 2025

Monday 8-12 PM
Tuesday 8-4 PM
Wednesdays - OFF
Thursday 8-12 PM
Friday 8-12 PM

Salary Details:
$1,800 paid in two installments each month

Show Summary:
This new adaptation of Humperdinck’s classic opera turns the famous story of the witch and those crafty kids on its head. Narrated by Hansel—all grown up—he explains what actually went on in that fantastical gingerbread house. 
 

Available Roles:
Young Hansel – Mezzo
Tom Thumb/Witch - Tenor (or mezzo)
Pianist

Additional Information:
This is a part-time position
No housing or stipend is provided for this position

AUDITION INFORMATION

Application:
Email chollerbach@azopera.org with your interest in apply as well as a bio and headshot
 

Audition Requirements:
Please prepare two pieces, one must be a song or aria in English
You may be asked to sing your second piece
 

Pianist Audition Requirements:
Prepare one art song or aria in any language.
Prepare the provided excerpt from Hansel and Gretel vs. The Witch
Audition Excerpt
 

Deadline to Apply:
October 31, 2024
 

Please contact Cassie Hollerbach, Director of Education & Community Engagement, with questions or for help completing the application.
Email: chollerbach@azopera.org |   Phone: (602) 875-5866