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Macbeth Auditions

03/08/2010

Calling all budding performers!

We are on the hunt for local talent to play minor supporting roles in our Macbeth season in Auckland and Wellington!

Auditions are for 6 supporting roles (2 singing and 4 non-singing) and are being held on Saturday, 7 August 2010 in Auckland and Wellington.

If you've ever dreamt of performing on stage, or being involved with New Zealand's national opera company then this is a great way to start!

Auckland

Boy Sopranos (two required) for role of Apparitions (340 KB)
Non-singing role of Fleance (190 KB)
Non-singing role of King Duncan (192 KB)

Wellington

Boy Sopranos (two required) for role of Apparitions (191 KB)
Non-singing role of Fleance (190 KB)
Non-singing role of King Duncan (191 KB)

Auditions for these roles are now closed. To register your interest for other upcoming roles contact Chorus Manager Glenn Meade by email, or phone 09 379 4020 ext 202

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Did you know?

Early opera resembled the atmosphere of a race course - chatting, food, laughter and loud comments were the norm.

During all our opera performances an English translation of the libretto is projected on screens above the stage, so you can easily follow the story.

If you are 25 years old or under you can purchase $25 tickets at the venue box office before any performance.

The world's longest opera is Wagner's The Ring Cycle, lasting over 14 hours plus intervals. That's 18 hours at the theatre.

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