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Casting - Principal and Supporting Roles
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A FAQ regarding some of Opera Theatre of Montclair's unique policies:
Q: Does OTM charge its singers audition fees?
A:
No, OTM considers audition expenses a part of the cost of doing
business and never charges its singers fees. Further, OTM considers the
practice of accepting audition fees without providing an audition to be
unethical and fraudulent.
Q: Does OTM charge singers a fee to sing?
A:
No. OTM is not a pay-to-sing company but a very small young
professional opera company which is constantly seeking new ways to raise
funds for its artists.
Q: Does OTM pay its artists?
A:
Yes, OTM pays a small stipend to offset travel expenses for mainstage
productions. It will also reimburse local travel expenses for concert
and outreach performances if requested by the artist. Fundraisers are
usually not paid but exceptions are sometimes made.
Q: Are the General Directors paid for their work?
A:
No, at this time the General Director and Assistant General Director
donate all their services in the interest of building the company.
Q: Are singers required to sell tickets in order to participate in productions?
A:
No, there is no sales requirement in order to perform, although, of
course, one hopes that the members of the cast will as a matter of
course WANT to sell tickets.
Q: Are artists provided with any complimentary tickets?
A:
Yes, each singer, staff and orchestra member will receive a minimum of
two complimentary tickets for each mainstage production.
Q:
Are artists required to provide any other kind of physical labor such
as moving sets/costumes to/from warehouses, provide tech support,
build/strike costumes/sets, etc.?
A: No. Any technical assistance by
artists is provided on a completely voluntary basis and is deeply
appreciated but never expected.
Q: Does OTM provide free coachings for singers?
A:
Yes. In addition to providing coaching for mainstage productions and
concerts, OTM is dedicated to supporting and building its artists'
careers and will provide coachings and career guidance upon request.
Q: Does OTM provide free master classes?
A:
At this time, OTM provides a free monthly master class due to the
generosity of its teachers and devotion to furthering our artists'
education. Additionally, from time to time, a fee-based performance
class will be taught by guest master teachers.
Q: What are you looking for when casting?
A:
OTM practices diverse casting without regard to race, sexual
orientation or age. We seek artists who are collegial, with excellent
vocal technique, dramatic ability, musicianship and diction.
Q: Do you produce educational outreach performances?
A:
Yes, educational outreach is a major mission of OTM, and we take every
opportunity to expose new audiences to the art form of opera.
Q: Under what circumstances may an artist be dismissed?
A:
OTM strives for a warm, friendly, kind and supportive environment in the interest of creating better art. However, certain acts are cause for dismissal without warning. Artists must
treat each other with respect at all times. No inappropriate displays of
ego ("Diva/Divo" behavior) will be tolerated. Artists must be fully
off-book at the designated time.
Q: How can I learn more or volunteer my time?
A: You may contact Mia Riker-Norrie, Founding Director, [email protected] .
Q: How can I make a donation?
A: OTM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization of The State of New Jersey. All donations are tax deductible. Visit operamontclair.org/donate to pay by credit card or send your check to 32 Cloverhill Place, Montclair, NJ 07042.