The Atlanta Opera to Host Second Annual 24-Hour Opera Project

The Atlanta Opera is set to present the second annual 24-Hour Opera Project, Friday, January 20, 2012 and Saturday, January 21, 2012. Composers, lyricists, stage directors and opera singers from all over may apply to compete in the project. The deadline is December 15, 2011.

Composers and lyricists selected to participate will be randomly paired together, and will have 12 hours to write a 7-10 minute opera scene. At the end of 12 hours, the pieces will be assigned to a stage director, who will draft singers from a pool of applicants, and have eight hours to rehearse, before presenting the scenes in a showcase-concert 24-hours after the project begins.

Compositions and performances will be judged by a panel of judges, the audience, and by the public via live webcast (details TBD) on Saturday, January 21 at 7:00 p.m. Prizes will be awarded to the judge’s choice and audience favorite.

Check out VIDEOS from last year’s 24-Hour Opera Project.

THE ATLANTA OPERA’S 24-HOUR OPERA PROJECT

Friday, January 20, 2012
Kick-off event @ 5:00 p.m.
The Atlanta Opera Center
1575 Northside Drive, Bldg. 300, Suite 350
Atlanta, GA 30318

Saturday, January 21, 2012
Showcase performance @ 7:00 p.m.
The Atlanta Opera Center
1575 Northside Drive, Bldg. 300, Suite 350
Atlanta, GA 30318

FREE and open to the public.

How to apply:
Composers, lyricists, stage directors, and singers may apply by downloading the appropriate application on the Atlanta Opera’s website, atlantaopera.org. Deadline is December 15, 2011.

Composer Application (PDF)
Lyricist Application (PDF)
Singer Application (PDF)
Stage Director Application (PDF)

The Fine Print:
Compositions must be 7-10 minutes in length, written and performed in English, and scored for four singers with piano. It must be composed around a specific theme (top secret until January 21!). Pre-existing compositions will not be eligible. Composition teams will be paired randomly, compositions will be assigned to stage directors randomly, and participating singers will be selected to perform through a singer “draft.” Submission of application in any category does not guarantee participation. Artists may apply in more than one discipline, but will be invited to participate in only one discipline; Applicants selected to participate will be notified by December 19, 2011.

For more information, please call 404.881.8883 or email education@atlantaopera.org.