Calling all Calgary Young Artists,
Cowtown Opera is looking for two leading roles, one male
and one female ages 9-14 for the world premiere of "ANNIE DAVIDSON."
This is a new work commissioned by the Calgary Public Library
composed by Arthur Bachmann and libretto by Aaron Coates. This is to be
Directed by JP Thibodeau and Music Directed and Conducted by Carlos Foggin with
chamber orchestra at Festival Hall in Inglewood at the end of September.
We believe this new opera will be the highlight of our
season with national exposure and high profile coverage as it is a great story
of our community and about one of the most prolific women during the formation
of Calgary and our heritage as Albertans.
Annie Davidson was the founder of the Calgary Public
Library at the age of 68, after losing 10 children and moving across the
country. Her story is one of Calgary in the early west of boom and bust . She
fought for her love of community and for her voice to be heard, petitioning the
philanthropists of early Calgary to fund her vision. She died before the
Central Memorial Park Library had opened but her legacy lives on today through
generations of Albertans. "She couldn't vote, but she could dream."
The longevity of this opera has a long future, with goals
to do pop up performances in October, the possibility of a school tour, as well
as another featured performance at the new Central Public Library opening in
2018 in East Village. Below is our short rehearsal process and listing of our
performances.
This is a volunteer position offering great stage
experience and working with Calgary's finest artists in return.
If you are interested please send your resume, headshot
and audio or video recording to cowtownopera@gmail.com
by MONDAY AUG.31ST
Thank you for your consideration,
Michelle Minke
Founder and Artistic Director
ANNIE DAVIDSON REHEARSALS AND PRODUCTION
Friday Sept. 11 6pm-10pm music run through only Saturday,
Sept. 12 10-1, 2-5pm Sunday Sept. 13 2-5, 6-9 Monday Sept. 14 6pm-10pm Tuesday
Sept. 15th 6-10 Wednesday Sept. 16th 6-10 Thursday Sept. 17th 6-10 Friday Sept.
18th 6-10 Saturday Sept. 19th 10-1, 2-5pm Sunday Sept. 20th Move In 2-5,6-9
Monday Sept. 21 Tech 5-11 Tues. Sept. 22 Dress 5-11 Wed. Sept. 23 Black Day
Thurs. Sept 24 Opening 7:30pm Fri Sept 25 th Show #2 7:30pm Sat Sept. 26th Show
#3 7:30pm Sun Matinee Sept. 27th #4 2:30pm
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Michelle Minke
Founder and Artistic Director
Cowtown Opera Company
403-805-6051
