Fort Lee’s New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera is known for developing the stars of tomorrow. Artistic Director Lucine Amara announces boys, nine to eleven years of age, with a soprano voice are invited to audition on January 7, 2013 for the role of Gherardino in the grand, professional opera company’s premiere of Gianni Schicchi that will be presented on Sunday, April 21 at the Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) in Englewood, New Jersey.
Open auditions will be held from 4-7 p.m. at the bergenPAC in the Cabaret Room, 30 North Van Brunt Street. The application deadline is December 31, 2012. An accompanist will be provided.
“We provide youngsters from the local area a stage to present and hone their talents. For those beginning their singing careers, we offer the opportunity to learn essential stage skills, with a full orchestra, appear in full costume and much more,” said Amara, whose extensive career included singing 882 onstage performances with the Metropolitan Opera.
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For an audition appointment, call 201-562-5666 or 201-886-0561 or send an e-mail. Applicants must submit a bio, resume, current photo and an audio file, preferably in a MP3 format or on a CD, by the application deadline electronically or to Verismo Opera Inc., P.O. Box 3024, Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024-9024.
For more information about Verismo Opera, visit its web site, follow the company on Facebook, or call (201) 886-0561.
