This innovative and collaborative residency offers early-career Stage Directors, Stage Managers and conductors a unique opportunity to assist in the fully produced opera, The Handmaid’s Tale.
Dates
Application Deadline: 11 December 2024
Program Dates: 24 June – 26 July 2025
Join Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity in Canada in shaping the future of opera and and chamber music. Working alongside participants from the Interplay: Chamber Musicians & Composers, Opera Singers & Répétiteurs, Props Builder, and Wardrobe Technician programs, you will help reimagine both traditional and contemporary works in bold, new ways, enhancing your artistic vision and advancing your career.
Description
Interplay will offer a unique opportunity for Stage Director, Stage Managers & Conductor to be part of an opera production in an environment that mirrors professional working conditions and timelines. This innovative program offers all participants:
– Mentorship by internationally renowned faculty (soon to be announced).
– Sessions on producing opera, masterclasses and coachings.
– Dedicated time to focus on artistic development, communication, collaboration, interpretation, and innovative performance practices.
– In-depth insights into the composer-performer creative process of chamber operas and new chamber works in development.
– Hands on experience in industry best practices by collaborating with wardrobe and props practicum participants.
– Musical read-throughs and public presentations of new works in concert and workshop settings.
Requirements
This program is designed for early career Directors, Stage Managers and Conductors. They welcome applications from individuals who meet the following criteria:
– Completed or are currently pursuing post-secondary studies in a related field.
– Demonstrated experience and commitment to theatre and music performance.
Fees & Financial Assistance
Total fee per person (Tuition, Accommodation and Meal Plan): $13 509.50
Scholarship Amount Applied*: $10 912.80
You Pay (accommodation & meal plan costs after scholarship applied): $2 596.75
Application Fee
$65 for individuals, $35 for applicants who identify as Indigenous.
The application fee is non-refundable. 100% of this fee goes towards the cost of administering the application in SlideRoom.
Scholarships
They are pleased to offer scholarships to support participants in our program. Below are details regarding the scholarship amount and how they are applied.
Standard scholarship: covers 100% of tuition fees, and 50% of meals and accommodation costs.
For further information, please contact rhona_dolson@banffcentre.ca (Rhona Dolson), call 403-762-6180 or visit https://bit.ly/4dYAWCo.
