Call for singers for a new experimental opera

O,D,E is a new and experimental chamber opera written by Sage J Harlow (aka Sage Pbbbt) and produced by Tone List. It’s a queer, occult retelling of Orpheus & Eurydice, grounded in the suffering that comes with simply being alive. Exploring gender and identity, characters change bodies, die and reincarnate, and begin and end contracts with eternity, singing, screaming and howling through the libretto as they do so.

We are seeking three singers of any experience level and background to fill lead roles in the opera. Singers do not need to be classically trained opera singers, or be able to read music notation. We invite auditions from hardcore, metal, classical, jazz or improvising singers, theatre or performance art practitioners with an interest in playing with and extending their voice, and anyone else who finds the themes of the opera resonate with them.

The project runs between July and September, and features a creative development stage (July 7 - 19), rehearsal period (July 21 - August 18), and finally a season of 10 shows (August 21 - September 6). All artists involved will receive a fee of at least $3355.30 AUD for the development, with additional funding pending for the season.

The audition workshop will be held with Sage Harlow & Dr Jeremy Neideck (course coordinator of the Bachelor of Performing Arts at WAAPA) on March 22, 5:30pm - 8:00pm in The Blue Room Theatre’s Kaos Room.. This is a fun, participatory skill-sharing session: a chance to learn from two of the lead artists on the project, whilst also having a go at singing through some of the libretto, in order to be considered for one of the roles. There’ll be some snacks and a chance to meet other folks interested in extended singing in Boorloo.

Read the full audition information pack with information about how to apply.

This project is supported by the Western Australian state government through the Department of Local Government, Sports and Cultural Industries, the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, and Tone List.