Employment Opportunities
Ticket Services Manager
Baltimore Opera Co. seeks Ticket Services Manager to manage all aspects of the Box Office including ordering, processing, seating, database maintenance, revenue reports and staff supervision. Minimum of 2 years box office experience, college degree, expertise in ticketing systems and excellent computer and people skills required. Full benefits, salary commensurate with experience. Send resume and references to resumeboc@yahoo.com. For more information, visit www.baltimoreopera.com. No calls, please. Principals only.
BE ON STAGE!
Ever want to be onstage in an opera? This is your chance! The Baltimore Opera Company Supers is a great way to become involved in the opera scene in Baltimore. A Supernumerary (Super, for short) is the operatic equivalent of a movie extra. They do everything on-stage except sing. Supers are volunteer positions but “payment” is received in being able to perform on the stage of the Lyric Opera House with some of the most renowned artists in the opera world while hearing glorious music every performance. Supers are supplied with costumes and make–up. Supers help in changing the scenery and some may have to have quick changes. They also play a variety of roles in a single opera: soldiers, bartenders, clowns, ladies in waiting, ladies of the night, sailors, executioners, judges, captains, priests, bishops, nuns and so on. And each super is given two free tickets to the final dress performance. What a way to become involved in opera!
BOC is presently seeking soldiers for Roméo et Juliette and Madama Butterfly. The first rehearsal for Roméo is Wednesday, March 12, 2008. The first rehearsal for Madama Butterfly is Wednesday, April 23, 2008. For further information please email: supers@baltimoreopera.com. Please include age-range, height and weight.
Stage Management Intern/Production Assistant
Production Assistant/Stage Management Intern positions for its 2007-2008 season PA’s/Interns will work closely with PSM and Assistant Stage Managers in day-to-day operations.
Duties include: Organizing props and rehearsal costumes, help in the running of sets and props during rehearsals, set up and break down of coffee areas, help keep lounge and rehearsal hall clean (sweep/mop as needed), work with PSM on daily schedule and daily artists’ transportation to and from rehearsal. Some company management duties. Qualifications: Proficiency in Word and Excel, bi-lingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply. PA/Intern positions are part-time, evenings and weekends a must. Stipend available. Position open to local candidates only. Transportation a must, no housing provided.
Commitment: Approximately one month for each opera:
Roméo et Juliette - March 10 - April 6, 2008
Madama Butterfly - April 21 - May 18, 2008
Please send cover letter/resume to Maggie Villegas, Assistant Stage Manager; Baltimore Opera Company, 110 W. Mt. Royal Ave, Suite 306, Baltimore, MD 21201 or mvillegas@baltimoreopera.com
Auditions
Principal Roles -
The Baltimore Opera Company holds auditions approximately once a month.
Singers with management are preferred, although unmanaged singers may for
heard if casting purposes warrant. If you wish to be considered for an audition,
please send or have your manager send your materials to: James Harp, Artistic
Administrator, at the Opera Company offices.
Further information may be had by contacting Mr. Harp at jharp@baltimoreopera.com
or 410-625-1600 x306.