CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Application Form for our Spring Concert Operetta Around the World, is now available here.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59pm CST on Monday, January 6th, 2025.

Rehearsal & Performance Information:
 
The third event of Great Lakes Operetta’s inaugural, fundraising season, the Spring Concert will feature both beloved hits and lesser-known gems  from the operetta and light opera repertoire of many nations, sung in their original languages. The approximately 90-minute program (plus intermission) will be accompanied by piano. Singers may be involved in one or more solos, duets, trios, quartets, and/or ensemble numbers. 

Schedule:

There will be two performances: Saturday, March 15th, 2025 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, March 16th, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.

There will be six rehearsals prior to the performance dates. Not all singers will be called to all rehearsals. Please indicate your availability for the scheduled rehearsals in the Audition Form.

Location:

Rehearsals will be held primarily at the Park Plaza Retirement Center in Chicago, IL.

Performances will be given at Irving Park Lutheran Church in Chicago, Illinois. 

Additional Information:

All music will be performed off-book, without microphones, and accompanied by piano. Digital vocal scores will be provided prior to the start of rehearsals. There is no pay. No housing or stipend is provided. This is a fundraising concert to fund Great Lakes Operetta’s inaugural season and first Main Stage production in 2026. 

Creative Team:
Stage Director: SarahAnn Sutter
Music Director: Lindsey Baer
Producers: SarahAnn Sutter & Kristin Weed
 
Virtual Submission:

Please use our Audition Form to submit your headshot, resume, and a link to a video recording of a song that best showcases both your singing and performing abilities. We recommend songs from the Operetta, Light/Comic Opera (including Gilbert & Sullivan), Golden Age Musical Theatre, or Opera genres. Your chosen song may be sung in any language. Please ensure your video link does not require a password to be viewed.

Application Deadline:
Monday, January 6th, 11:59pm CST

FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES

Auditions for our August 2025 TYA production of Victor Herbert’s Prince Ananias will be announced in Spring 2025. The Audition Form will be posted here and on our social media platforms once available.

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