JUNE 2018 NEW YORK PREMIERE. OPERA? OPERA WHAT? WHAT IS THIS? IS THIS OPERA? — This opera This work knots binds operatic practices with elements from old and new media (e.g., TV, YouTube) into a chain of preposterous ludicrous events episodes. Disparate pieces with of text— original or appropriated quoted—generate symbols characters and situations on the border between the mundane and the absurd. #PostOpera #KnowYourMeme #FunnyCats



This piece combines electronic music (live and pre-recorded) with traditional classical practices and is a wonderful opportunity for new-music lovers to be in a collaborative production.



Musicans will be expected to: record pre-recorded segments, be comfortable working with electronics, work with non-conventional scores, perform spoken scenes, be a bit of a goofball.



We are looking for 2 sopranos (1 coloratura, 1 lyric), 1 mezzo soprano, 1 baritone



We ask that each auditioner: Bring two contrasting pieces to perform, one preferably in English

Bring a short, spoken monologue (no more than 3 minutes)

Provide a resume (no headshot necessary)

Donate $5 toward helping to pay for the audition pianist. We are offering $250 / role

Learn more

P lease email Jillian Flexner, jflexner@freshsqueezedopera.com , to schedule an audition.