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Vocal Workshops

CARMEN

A MID-SUMMER OPERA JANUARY 7-19, 2007

Hot. Hot. Hot.

It’s Carmen as you’ve never seen or heard her before ______________________________________ Online Application - Click Here

The NSW Premier of Nigel Jamieson's

CARMEN - THE MUSICAL

A Musical in Two Acts
by arrangement with Hal Leonard Australia Pty Ltd on behalf of Josef Weinberger LTD. London
Music by GEORGES BIZET Adapted and Arranged by BOBBIE FIELD Book and Lyrics by DAVID BADGER

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Young, dynamic and mind-blowingly talented. It’s your call to be part of the cast for Carmen, The Musical, to be unleashed on Sydney audiences by Alexander Productions in January 2007.

In a not-to-be-missed event, more than 120 young opera singers and dancers from Australia and New Zealand are coming together to create a spectacular performance of Carmen – a tale of burning love, simmering passion and seething hatred.

Nigel Jamieson, the internationally acclaimed event and theatrical director is planning what he terms “ a unique, stunning and edgy performance”. His aim: to embrace the passion of Carmen, which given the youthful age of the cast – none are over 28 years old – looks set to be a steamy as the January heat. Bringing his amazing talent to a rich pool of creative staff, is current Movement Director of the Sydney Theatre Company, Gavin Robins, along with Christopher Shepard, Conductor, Andy McDonell Designer, Chris Twyman Lighting Designer and musical coach Sharolyn Kimmorley, all of whom are renowned for getting young performers to achieve breakthrough performances.

Alexander Productions first brought the Mid-Summer Opera to Sydney in 2005. This annual spectacular has become not just a sell-out event, but also the place to scope the up-and-coming talent pool of Australia’s most promising performers and musicians.

AUDITIONS on 2 December, 2006 at The Parade Theatre (NIDA)

Full Cast Production Workshop January 10-19, 2007
Additional Principal Workshop January 7-9, 2007
FOUR Performances - The Sydney Theatre at Walsh Bay, January 18-19, 2007 @ 2pm and 7.30pm
Tickets can be purchased via the Ticketek website, which can be found at www.ticketek.com.au  OR by calling 13 2849. Tickets will not be made available to purchase until December 2006.

A Mid-Summer Opera is a unique opportunity for up to 100 talented vocalists aged between 16-28 years, with an additional 10 Children’s Chorus members (aged 10-12 years) and 10 advanced vocalists (13-15 years), to perform in a fully staged production under the direction of an absolute world-class creative team.Carmen – The Musical is an adapted version of Bizet’s opera Carmen. This more accessible version has been adapted to suit younger voices, but encompasses all the original operatic elements.  It is performed in 2 Acts, sung in English and the recitative has been replaced with dialogue. Although interspersed with many memorable arias, duets and small ensembles, the strength of the piece Carmen undoubtedly lies with the show-stopping ensemble numbers. Each and every selected cast member will be featured in our brand new cutting edge production of this heart wrenching drama.

Director: Internationally Acclaimed Event and Theatrical Director - Nigel Jamieson
Nigel has directed such large scale works as Tin Symphony for the Sydney Olympic Opening Ceremony, the Closing Ceremony of the 2002 Commonwealth Games, The Sydney Millennium, Dawn Mantra and Jose Carreras  at Ankor Wat.  Other multi award winning work that has toured the world includes ‘All of Me’, ‘Theft of Sita’ and Wake Baby. Most recently he wrote and directed ‘Honour Bound’ at the Sydney Opera House.

Successful applicants will have a unique opportunity to work with a leading International musical and creative team including;

Nicole Alexander - Producer
Director – Nigel Jamieson
Musical Director and Conductor – Christopher Shepard
Choreographer – Gavin Robins (current Movement Director of the STC)
Designer – Andy McDonell
Lighting Designer - Chris Twyman
Principal Musical Coach – Sharolyn Kimmorley
Production Management – Out There Productions
Costume Designer - Alex Sommer

Auditions

Auditions will be held at The Parade Theatre NIDA on Saturday, December 2, 2006. Applicants will be emailed an audition pack containing the required musical excerpts for their chosen character or chorus role. Callbacks for principal roles will be held in the afternoon/evening of the same day. All applicants are encouraged to choose a role suitable for their voice type, range and current stage of vocal development. Applicants who are also talented dancers may also choose to audition for a solo or featured dance role. In particular, our Director and choreographer will be looking for strong Flamenco dancers. Interstate applicants should send a good quality DVD or videotape to Alexander Productions 1205/1 ‘The Elan’ Kings Cross Road, Rushcutters Bay. 2011. Tapes must be received by November 27, 2006. Applicants who choose to apply this way may only be considered for the chorus.

Online Application - Click Here

Please note: applications may be submitted via Internet only.
To book an audition click here. International, interstate or students unable to attend the audition day may send a CD, DVD or Video Application to:

Alexander Productions Pty Ltd1205 'The Elan' Kings Cross Road Rushcutters Bay NSW 2011

Australia

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE NOVEMBER, 2006.

No late applications will be accepted. The cost of the workshop for Ensemble is $485 (inc. GST). The cost of the workshop for Principals is $550 (inc. GST). Three scholarships will be awarded for vocal excellence. For all enquiries please contact Gabby Humphreys (Administrator) on 0414 906 184 or via email on carmen@alexanderperformingarts.com

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