Auditions for 2009-2010

October 17, 2008 - Another thing that I've been doing since Lord Giovanni closed is processing audition applications. Once again, I'm amazed at the relatively small percentage of materials sent by male singers. I realize that worldwide there are fewer bass-baritones than lyric sopranos but come on guys, I know there are male singers out there. Anyway, just to help the process along, here's a breakdown of the opportunities available in our 2009-2010 season.

Rossini's Cinderella (aka La Cenerentola to the original language folks) - 1 soprano, 2 mezzos, 1 tenor, 1 baritone, 1 buffo baritone, 1 bass-baritone
Debussy's Pelléas and Mélisande (we have decided to do this rather than the Gretry) - 2 sopranos (or 1 soprano and 1 boy soprano), 1 mezzo, 1 tenor, 1 baritone, 1 bass
Dove's The Little Green Swallow - 1 spinto soprano, 1 lyric or soubrette soprano, 3 mezzo-sopranos, 1 counter-tenor (already cast but would consider a cover contract), 2 tenors, 1 lyric baritone, 1 buffo baritone, 1 bass, AND 3 boy sopranos

Not exactly a paucity of opportunities for male singers. Enough said.