Audition Weekend - Day 2
Day 2! To Oakland to audition for yet another production of "The Marriage of Figaro". Can you believe it? I can't! No I can. Why not, I love this music. It went really well. I sang one of the Countess' arias, "Porgi Amor". I think it went quite well, especially since I just found out about this 2 days ago and hadn't had time to rehearse the music. Just breathe and go! It had been a while, and may have been a bit rusty, but as long as the intention of the situation remains alive, that's what really counts.
The young lady that was in charge of checking all the singers in had seen me sing at the Jarvis Conservatory Opera night. I didn't realize until after my audition that she had sung too! It's such a small world here, very fun.
One thing that I have learned since the move here, being spontaneous is a good quality to have in this business, you never know when an opportunity may knock. The roles may not always be a perfect fit, but why not try it and see? Everything changes with every operatic role sung depending on the rest of the cast and the theater in which you are singing. For me, Barbarina in a 2400 seat house made sense. I could keep up with the other cast members vocally without a problem, and it didn't have to be a little teeny sound, otherwise the folks in the back would never have heard it! 
I am now enjoying some moments here in downtown Petaluma before my last audition of the weekend for Cinnabar Opera/Theatre. I will also get a chance to see a few of my singing buddies after the auditions and gnosh a little. Next round to come!!!!! I will post the results as soon as I know!
I'm not sure this will go through. Sounds like things are going very well for you and I am glad to hear it. Best of luck to you and your continued success!
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What a nice surprise! We miss you all! Things are going well and I am really busy this season. I start rehearsals for The Merry Widow on Sat. I hope you are well and look forward to hearing more soon.
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