Syracuse Opera Announces Venetian Mask Competition for Upcoming Production of RIGOLETTO

Syracuse Opera is partnering with syracuse.com for an exciting regional competition.

Area high school art programs and the general public are encouraged to create a Venetian mask for our upcoming production of Verdi's tragic opera "Rigoletto." The rules are simple and the possibilities are limitless! Create a half-mask in the Venetian style using an interesting and artistic combination of materials. Send a photo of your operatic masterpiece to SyrOperaMask@gmail.com no later than January 18th. The top 32 masks chosen will be featured on syracuse.com from January 23 - 27 where readers will be able to vote on their favorite designs.

Should you be chosen as one of the top 16 contenders, your mask will be worn by a member of the men's chorus during the production! Winners will receive 2 complimentary tickets to the opera to see their work on the enormous Crouse-Hinds stage at the John H. Mulroy Civic Center!

For more information, visit: http://www.syracuseopera.org/community/mask-competition/