Singers needed for Cosi fan Tutte in WA

Can you sing up a storm? Or know someone who can? Then David Hardie wants to hear from you. As musical director of Mozart’s sparkling romantic comic opera Cosi fan Tutte at Playlovers Theatre, he’s on the hunt for a variety of singers to fill a range of roles. “This is a fully staged production with an orchestra and, importantly, it’s sung in English,” Mr Hardie said. “This version in set in 1960s Las Vegas and draws on the time when the Rat Pack of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin were cosying up to the mob and playing on their Italian ancestry. “This theme will also draw on the parallels between Cosi fan Tutte's plot and the Rat Pack's misogynistic attitude to women. Above all, we want to emphasise the comedy in this opera and have some fun with it.” A wide assortment of major roles, solo and ensemble pieces and various chorus parts are available. Auditions are on a case-by-case basis and people need to bring CD or MP3 accompaniment. Rehearsals start late March with show dates from July 13 to 28. For more details, call 0411 663 032 or email davidlhardie@bigpond.com. Principals: Fiordiligi Soprano Ladies of Ferrara, lover of Guglielmo, sister to Dorabella. Principal Part. Several solos and ensemble pieces. Dorabella Mezzosoprano Ladies of Ferrara, lover of Ferrando, sister to Fiordiligi. Principal Part. Several solos and ensemble pieces. Guglielmo Baritone Lover of Fiordiligi, Officer. Principal Part. Several solos and ensemble pieces. Ferrando Tenor Lover of Dorabella, Officer. Principal Part. Several solos and ensemble pieces. Despina Soprano Maid. Supporting role. Some solos and several ensembles pieces. Don Alfonso Bass Old philosopher. Supporting role. Some solos and several ensembles pieces. Chorus. SATB. 8 in total. The singing demands are not great. (6 out of 30 numbers) and all chorus will be used in various non-singing roles but a good singing voice is essential.