Opera as Theatre

Opera as Theatre Artists

(Seven Week Residency)

Opera as Theatre Artists will be assigned principal roles, understudies, and chorus, and will receive one-on-one and group mentoring in acting, movement, and voice, as well as opportunities for vocal master classes.

Assistant Coach/Repetiteur

(Seven Week Residency)
The 2009 Opera as Theatre program will offer two (2) positions for emerging assistant coach/repetiteurs (pianists) to work with a renowned creative team in the study, rehearsal, and performance of two distinct and seminal works from the operatic canon.

Apprenticeship

(Seven Week Residency)
The 2009 Opera as Theatre program will offer the following apprenticeship position:

• Apprentice Stage Director

The apprenticeship program will offer an emerging opera stage director the chance to work with a renowned creative team in the study, rehearsal, and performance of two distinct and seminal works from the operatic canon.

Audition Tour Dates

The Banff Centre will hold live auditions for the 2009 Opera as Theatre program. Applicants will be notified of exact location, date, and time of audition/interview. Note: Applicants in Montreal and Toronto may be called for a pre-audition in those cities mid-November.

London, U.K.: Thursday November 20 and Friday November 21, 2008
Vancouver: Sunday November 23, 2008
Toronto: Wednesday November 26 and Thursday November 27, 2008
Montreal: Friday November 28, 2008
Banff: Monday November 24, 2008, 4:30pm - 6pm, Margaret Greenham Theatre
New York: Tuesday December 2, 2008

All dates subject to change. Venues to be confirmed.

How to Apply

All programs, faculty, dates, fees, and offers of financial assistance are subject to change. Non-refundable fees and deposits will be retained upon cancellation. Any other fees are refunded at the discretion of The Banff Centre.