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From:  sopran@a...
Date:  Mon Apr 17, 2000  8:34 pm
Subject:  [vocalist-temporary] Operatic come-on


Dear Listers:

Has anyone else had an experience like this? I got a call about 2 weeks ago
from a man who said that he had gotten my name from my voice teacher. He said
that a friend of his was casting an opera and needed singers who know the
roles--and I happen to know large portions of not one but two roles in this
particular opera.
He gave me a phone number to call for an audition, and I called and left a
message.

Last night a woman phoned me to discuss the "workshop." I told her that I was
unaware that it was a workshop, but she proceeded to give me a very hard sell
on her qualifications, etc. She claimed that many of the participants in
prior workshops are now performing in Europe. She stated that most voice
teachers don't know how teach, and wanted to know my teacher's name and how
she teaches technique.

I declined to give her any more information than my teacher's name, and told
her that I would think about it and get back to her.

But the more I think about it, the more I think that this woman is attempting
to "poach" on other studios. I am very happy with my present teacher and
don't think that any Svengali is going to create a great career for me--but I
can see where other people might be more susceptible to this sort of come-on.

I'd be interested to know what the rest of you think--and what you would do
in a situation like this. I have no desire to be rude, but I really question
this woman's scruples and feel that I should respond in some way. Is this
sort of practice acceptable under NATS, for example? I'd appreciate any
information or insights you can offer!

Thanks!
Judy


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