Our next production will be Puccini’s Suor Angelica, coming to Buffalo JUNE 28 + 30, 2024! While some of the roles (Suor Angelica, La Principessa, and Suor Genovieffa) have been precast, we welcome auditions for any of the other roles and/or to cover the leads. All named roles will receive stipends. You may choose to participate as a volunteer in the chorus of the nuns. While most of the roles are for Sopranos and Mezzo-sopranos, we also welcome any Tenor, Baritone, or Bass volunteers who would like to sing in the closing offstage chorus.
AVAILABLE ROLES (all the following roles will also sing in the chorus of the nuns)
- La Zelatrice (mezzo)
- La Maestra della Novizie (mezzo)
- La Prima Conversa (soprano)
- La Seconda Conversa (mezzo)
- La Prima Sorella Cercatrica (soprano)
- La Seconda Sorella Cercatrica (soprano)
- Suor Dolcina (soprano)
- La Novizia (soprano)
- La Badessa (mezzo)
- La Sorella Infermiera (mezzo)
- Osmina (soprano)
- Lucilla (either – named role with no given solo lines)
AVAILABLE COVERS
- Suor Angelica
- La Zia Principessa
- Suor Genovieffa
Audition Requirements:
- For available roles: Please prepare the role in question.
- For covers:
- Suor Angelica: “Senza Mamma” and contrasting aria of your choice
- La Zia Principessa: “Che dite e che pensate” and aria of your choice
- Suor Genovieffa: “O sorelle, sorelle!” + “Io si, lo confesso” and aria of your choice
Auditions will be held on Friday April 12th and Saturday April 13th at the UU Church of Buffalo. If you are interested in learning more or reserving an audition slot, please email Dr. Jessie Downs at sottovocevocalcollective at gmail dot com by April 10th 2024. A pianist will be provided.
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