HGOco Auditions 2021-2022

This application closed on Monday October 25, 2021.

Thank you for your interest in auditioning for Houston Grand Opera's Community and Learning programs including Opera to Go!

Auditions will be November 4, 2021 4p – 9pm and November 6 from 1-5pm. Both sessions will be held at the Wortham Theatre Center, 510 Preston St. Houston TX, 77002. Street parking is available at this entrance for a small fee.

We are casting several workshops and new productions in the 2021-22 season, and always are interested in hearing new and familiar talent. Upcoming productions and workshops include:

March of 2022 (Song of Houston) Jeremy Howard Beck, Composer and Stephanie Fleischmann, Librettist. An 80 minute site specific world premiere that shares the stories of un-housed Houstonians and those who help them. Seeking an ensemble cast of 12 who reflect the rich diversity of Houston, are strong actors, and skilled with new music.

The Barber of Seville by Giaochino Rossini - bilingual English/Spanish libretto and arangement by Katherine McIntyre (S or A, T, Br, B)

Houston Grand Opera’s Opera to Go! (OTG) presents fully-staged, 45-minute operas at Houston-area schools and community centers. Complete with costumes, sets, and live piano accompaniment, these high-energy performances are designed especially for today’s student audiences.

Most rehearsals and performances will occur on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, with occasional weekend performances. Contract Dates Dec 27, 2021 through May 20. Bi-lingual English/Spanish artists are encouraged to apply. Day rates for this contract are $130/day

Not all applicants are guaranteed an audition and all auditions must be done live in Houston. One of your submitted audio recordings must be in English. If an audition is granted, the time slots will be self-selected by auditionee.

We will also be listening for potential singers or teaching artists for our other HGOco programing. Teaching artist work, preparation and training are all paid sessions at a range of rates.

Personal Information

First Name*

Last Name*

Please select your voice type.*

Voice Teacher (if applicable)*

Contact Information

E-mail address*

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City*

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Home Phone Number*

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Cell Number*

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Audio & Video

Please include at least two audio or video files below (one must be in English):*

Minimum number of audio and/or video (combined total) permitted: 2. Maximum number of audio and/or video (combined total) permitted: 3.

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Video Selection*

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Headshot

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Resume

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Audition Selections

Audition Selections*

Please list the two selections you have prepared for this audition (one must be in English). Number of selections required: 2.

Selection 1

Selection 2

Additional Information

Have you studied/played any other instruments? If so, how many years?*

Do you have any dance experience? If so, what kind and how long did you study?*

Do you have reliable transportation (car)?*

Yes

The standard rehearsal and performance contract for Opera to Go! is every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9AM-4PM. Would you be available for this type of schedule?*

Yes

Are you interested in being considered for any other HGOco programs?*

(Storybook Opera, Teaching Artist, Song of Houston)

Yes

If so, please list any teaching/education experience below.

Have you obtained a music degree?*

Yes

If so, please list all degrees and specific degree type(s).

Education 1

Education 2

Education 3

Education 4

Please list any languages, other than English, in which you are fluent.

Height*

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Please check one of the descriptions below corresponding to the ethnic group with which you identify. Data is used to evaluate programs and policies to ensure that they fairly and equitably serve the needs of all racial groups and to monitor compliance with anti-discrimination laws, regulations, and policies. For more information, visit https://www.eeoc.gov Maximum number of selections permitted: 7

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Houston Grand Opera (HGOco)

HGOco Auditions 2021-2022

Personal Information

Contact Information

Audio & Video

Headshot

Resume

Audition Selections

Additional Information