The Atlanta Opera is proud to present the second annual 24-Hour Opera Project, Friday, January 20, 2012 and Saturday, January 21, 2012. Composers, lyricists, stage directors and opera singers from all over may apply to compete in the project. The deadline is December 15, 2011.
Composers and lyricists selected to participate will be randomly paired together, and will have 12 hours to write a 7-10 minute opera scene. At the end of 12 hours, the pieces will be assigned to a stage director, who will draft singers from a pool of applicants, and have eight hours to rehearse, before presenting the scenes in a showcase-concert 24-hours after the project begins.
Compositions and performances will be judged by a panel of judges, the audience, and by the public via live webcast (details TBD) on Saturday, January 21 at 7:00 p.m. Prizes will be awarded to the judge’s choice and audience favorite.
Check out VIDEOS from last year’s 24-Hour Opera Project: http://www.atlantaopera.org/education/video.aspx#24hour
24-Hour Opera Project
Calling area composers, lyricists, stage directors and opera singers! The opera world is full of drama, intrigue, romance, comedy, and tragedy – how about experiencing all of those things in 24 hours? The Atlanta Opera is proud to present the second annual 24-Hour Opera Project. Think of it as a creative science project where Verdi meets reality TV!
Composers, lyricists, stage directors and opera singers from all over may apply to compete in the project. Composers and lyricists selected to participate will be randomly paired together, and will have 12 hours to write an opera scene. At the end of 12 hours, the pieces will be assigned to a stage director, who will draft singers from a pool of applicants, and have 8 hours to rehearse before presenting the pieces in a showcase-concert 24 hours after the project begins.
The deadline to apply is December 15, 2011.
9/17/10 - Creative Loafing “What's the 24-Hour Opera Project?"Composers, lyricists, stage directors and opera singers from all over may apply to compete in the project. Composers and lyricists selected to participate will be randomly paired together, and will have 12 hours to write an opera scene. At the end of 12 hours, the pieces will be assigned to a stage director, who will draft singers from a pool of applicants, and have 8 hours to rehearse before presenting the pieces in a showcase-concert 24 hours after the project begins.
The deadline to apply is December 15, 2011.
Who can participate?
Composers, lyricists, stage directors, and singers may apply (experience required). Download the appropriate application:
- Composer Application (PDF)
- Lyricist Application (PDF)
- Singer Application (PDF)
- Stage Director Application (PDF)
What are we talking about?
We’re talking about opera insanity! 24 hours to compose, rehearse, and perform an opera with strangers. Compositions and performances will be judged by a panel of judges and by the almighty public tuning in via live webcast of the culminating showcase performance. Prizes will be awarded to the judge’s choice and audience favorite. No travel, housing or per diem provided. No cash prizes awarded.See the craziness for yourself! Check Out Videos from last year’s 24-Hour Opera Project.
Where will the event take place?
The 24-Hour Opera kick-off event, composing, and rehearsing will take place at First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta. The showcase performance will take place at The Atlanta Opera Center. Admission to the performance is free and open to the public and will also be broadcast live online!When will this happen?
Friday, January 20Kick-off event @ 5PM
Compositions begin @ 6PM
Saturday, January 21
Final compositions are turned in @ 6AM
Singer draft @ 8AM
Rehearsals begin @ 8:45AM
Showcase performance @ 7PM
Why are we subjecting ourselves to such madness?
Because we’re crazy! (And we want everyone to see how cool opera is!)
Still have questions?
Of course you do, it’s a lot of information! Please give us a call at 404.881.8883 or emaileducation@atlantaopera.org.
The Fine Print:
Compositions must be 7-10 minutes in length, written and performed in English and scored for 4 singers with piano, and composed around a specific theme (top secret until January 21!). Pre-existing compositions will not be eligible. Composition teams will be paired randomly, compositions will be assigned to stage directors randomly, and participating singers will be selected to perform through a singer “draft.” Submission of application in any category does not guarantee participation. Artists may apply in more than one discipline, but will be invited to participate in only one discipline; Applicants selected to participate will be notified by December 19.The Atlanta Opera 24-Hour Opera Project is made possible by generous support from Turner Broadcasting System, Inc and Turner Voices.
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