Hi Suki!
This is what I like to hear. . . when I say professionally, I mean
regional houses. I don't really want to sing at the Met. . I know it
sounds crazy, but that tense, star-focused scene isn't what I am
interested in - I just want to DO MY ART! I want to be performing on
the highest artistic level I am capable of.
I suppose this fits in with the "be a passionate amateur" scenario. .
that way, I get to focus on the art instead of having to worry about
where my next paycheck is coming from or when my next big break is
going to be. I can just ENJOY myself, heaven forbid. And I'll make
some extra money on the side.
This has been really interesting. . everyone's input has started to
clarify things for me a lot.
Thanks,
Karena (with a K)
--- In vocalist-temporary@egroups.com, > Suki T
>
> Hi K! This is Suki Jantzen, from the Jantzen Opera Company. I
fully
> understand your concern, and wholeheartedly urge you to go ahead and
study.
> Good singer-actors are still badly needed all over the world. I
say
> "singer-actors" because just standing and singing is boring, and not
fair to
> the audiences. So, along with your singing study, you will want to
study
> acting, and develop the acting to the point where it looks
absolutely natural.
>
> We just produced "Il Barbiere di Siviglia" here in NJ, and EVERYONE
in the
> audience said how they didn't even need to understand Italian to
know what
> was going on, as the acting was so good. The singing was excellent,
as well,
> which is the base point from which I start.
>
> I hired singers who were ready for professional careers. Most of
them in
> their late 30's. So, there ARE venues for you, and more and more of
them are
> being created each year.
>
> Good luck!
>
> Where are you located? And what does K stand for?
>
> The ever-curious Leo opera-co. owner,
> Suki T
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