Orpheus in the Underworld
by Jacques Offenbach
Performed in an English translation by Robert Derwae
WHEN: Thursday, May 23, starting at 7 PM; Saturday, May 25, starting at 10 AM
WHERE: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 140 South Finley Ave, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Auditions are by appointment only. To be considered for an audition time, please submit your resume/experience and photo (if available) by e-mail to lightoperanj@optonline.net.
Other contact information can be found at http://lightoperaofnewjersey.org/
Roles
- Public Opinion…. Mezzo-Soprano
- Eurydice….Coloratura Soprano
- Orpheus….. Tenor
- Aristaeus/Pluto … Tenor
- Jupiter.. High Baritone
- Venus….Mezzo
- Cupid… Soprano
- Diana… Soprano
- Juno… Mezzo-Soprano
- Mercury… Tenor
- John Styx….Baritone/Tenor
- Mars….Bass
There are a considerable number of other roles for Full Ensemble.
This is a very funny, light show full of lots of movement and silly acting.
Performance dates are September 21st, 22nd, 26th 27th and twice on 28th
(Note, an audition fee of $15 is waived for regular company members and for those auditioning for secondary and ensemble roles).