In a message dated 08/01/2001 12:42:37 AM Central Daylight Time,
mightymezzo@h... writes:
mightymezzo@h... writes:
<< But then again, I saw an *excellent* "Sweeney Todd" on Saturday night
which I auditioned for (and was called back for Mrs. Lovett), and can't help
thinking that even an ensemble bit in that would have been good. >>
SWEENEY TODD is actually one of the few shows for which I would make an
exception to my "no more chorus" rule. I recently subbed as a ringer for an
opera chorus concert with a local chorus. The first half of the concert was
music from WILLIAM TELL. In English. The second half was CARMEN in French.
I told someone, "You know, music like the Bizet is the reason I sang opera
chorus for so long. However, the William Tell choruses are why I no longer
sing opera chorus." For every incredible chorus experience like CARMEN,
whether in concert version or staged, there are at least three un-incredible
opera choruses or downright stupid ones like the GUILLAUME TELL (and
execrable English translation aside, the music was slop). If I'm going to do
the latter, I'd better get paid. Well.
I have made a decision not to do choral work because it detracts from the two
things I like to do most - perform as a soloist and teach. If I'm not going
to get paid, it had better be for a role that is marketable.
Have you considered pursuing management?
Chris
Christine Thomas
"For men are strong where we are weak ... they always think before they
speak."
(What fun is THAT?)
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