tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22398308.post3488604154557251594..comments2023-08-10T09:51:42.179-04:00Comments on Coloratur...aaah: wait, just one more thing...mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16535108834913630378noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22398308.post-41680315968212831732011-08-23T21:09:38.941-04:002011-08-23T21:09:38.941-04:00Wolf Trap has ALWAYS hired people who were on thei...Wolf Trap has ALWAYS hired people who were on their way perhaps a bit more already. Those folks have been in good programs already and thus come there to sing lead roles. It's like a professional company, but with young people.<br /><br />And yes, occasionally Santa Fe or Glimmerglass has one or two people that stick out like sore thumbs because they've been REALLY working for a while - like leading roles at B houses. I know a managed singer who did it last year and managed to get great exposure and hired at a ton of places for it. But it was a calculated move. And his contract was good. Sing featured roles in two shows and cover one big lead role and very little chorus. And sometimes places like Santa Fe - that DO put their YA covers on - need more experienced folks as the covers for certain roles that require a little more time. BUT there were lots of 24-25 year olds there, I think.<br /><br />The same goes for every program and has for a while. Some are a touch beyond and others are indeed young-young-artists.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22398308.post-12839835847802720212011-08-18T17:44:52.303-04:002011-08-18T17:44:52.303-04:00you've nailed the problem right there. I have ...you've nailed the problem right there. I have just graduated from a Master's program and there is nothing to transition with. People are staying longer and longer in these YAPs, not moving on and making it impossible for recent grads to be accepted. I don't know if it is because these older YAP repeaters can't find the jobs to move on to, or it's because the YAPs want to have the consistency of proven talent. <br />While I do plan to auditions again for these programs this season, I have become disillusioned. What are they providing? I would much rather audition for small roles and covers at C opera houses and actually learn my craft. I'm glad it's confusing from your side of game as well.Emblyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02879610178695344849noreply@blogger.com