The Atlanta Opera

Application Deadline: Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Virtual Auditions: Auditions will not be live, nor in person.

Please read the information below and fill out the form on website and include the requested documents and files.

The Atlanta Opera Announces Virtual Auditions for the Role of Figaro in the 2020-21 Studio Tour production of The Bilingual Barber of Seville.

Designed to travel, Studio Tour productions are presented in schools and community venues across the state of Georgia each season. Educators are provided with comprehensive Study Guides, which feature an in-depth look at opera as well as cross-curricular activities corresponding to the Georgia Standards of Excellence.

We are excited to announce The Bilingual Barber of Seville returns after a sold-out run during the 2018-19 season! In this updated take on a classic, opera’s most famous barber, Figaro, plays the role of translator as Rossini’s sparkling, witty score takes center stage. Created by stage director Kristine McIntyre, the 45-minute adaptation is performed in Spanish and English and demonstrates the power of love to triumph over adversity of every kind.

Rehearsal & Performance Dates

November 29, 2020 – December 12, 2020 (in-person rehearsal and filming)

January 3, 2021 – February 6, 2021 (virtual tour)

February 28, 2021 – April 2, 2021 (virtual tour/possible in-person tour)

May 9, 2021 – May 29, 2021 (virtual tour/possible in-person tour)

Role Available

Figaro*: baritone

*Native Spanish speaker or bilingual singer preferred. Role requires singing and speaking in Spanish.

Audition Repertoire

Please submit video links (YouTube, Vimeo, Dropbox, etc.) for the materials below:

One Italian aria (Rossini or similar style; preferably Figaro’s “Largo” from The Barber of Seville)

One Spanish language piece

Figaro’s dialogue excerpt from Kristine McIntyre’s The Bilingual Barber of Seville. Click here for pdf of excerpt text.

Submitting Your Audition:

Please fill in the form below and submit your videos, resume, and headshot. Completed applications will be accepted until Wednesday, October 7, 2020.

Please contact Jessica Kiger at education@atlantaopeara.org with any questions regarding this application.

Website: https://www.atlantaopera.org/auditions-jobs/