Auditions are funny things. You never know quite what to expect, because the auditions are really just extensions of the companies themselves, each with their own flavor and personality. Sometimes you will be singing in front of a panel of several professional-looking, stone-faced auditors, and other times you will be alone in a room with […]
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The Bed of the Friend of the Neighbor of My Agent
I was supposed to be in New York for a week two weeks ago, but this little old hurricane came along and cancelled all of my auditions. But it’s ok! People are starting to reschedule! In fact, on Friday I had two auditions, with only one problem. I had nowhere to stay Thursday night. Everyone […]
Hell of a Wednesday
I woke up with a terrible migraine, head throbbing, eyes throbbing, every sound slicing through my brain like a noisy brain slicer. I hadn’t gotten enough sleep, as usual, but I had to get up and head to New York for an audition. I took my migraine medicine, hopped in the shower, and got my […]
Should You Learn a New Aria For an Audition?
I would like to step back from my usual brand of silliness for a moment and talk about an issue that is near and dear to my heart, and which has been plaguing opera singers (and probably other singers) for generations. Namely, should you try to learn the aria from whatever show you are auditioning […]