tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17139505.post3498106310551677849..comments2023-06-01T09:02:24.685-04:00Comments on Wolf Trap Opera Company: Casting & Repertoire: A Case StudyKim Pensingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09583623996113579219noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17139505.post-6479467920823619842007-11-30T23:12:00.000-05:002007-11-30T23:12:00.000-05:00We choose conductors and directors as soon as the ...We choose conductors and directors as soon as the operas begin to firm up, usually in early to mid December. Because we can never lay claim to someone's summer by engaging them as far ahead as other summer festivals, we stay in touch with a number of potential conductors and directors, then hope that we can find a good match of artist/opera/schedule. It's never easy, but because we're fortunate enough to have a number of great colleagues who hope to work with us, it always works out. With any luck, designers are on board by the end of December, for costume and scenic designs are usually due by the end of March. An insane turn-around for this business, but we persist because this singer-driven repertoire system is so important to our mission.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16258095001569531134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17139505.post-30551547235490307112007-11-30T00:01:00.000-05:002007-11-30T00:01:00.000-05:00So what do you do about the other decisions? When...So what do you do about the other decisions? When do you choose conductors, designers, etc? Is it difficult to get them this late in the game or do you ask them before you know what the operas are going to be? Fascinating stuff! Good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17139505.post-11867883998426241972007-11-29T09:53:00.000-05:002007-11-29T09:53:00.000-05:00I do not envy the task in front of you now. Thanks...I do not envy the task in front of you now. Thanks for taking a few moments to clear the waters on the dance you do post-auditions.<BR/><BR/>Looking forward to them when the season can be revealed (and you all can breathe a little easier)!Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06645355799515490896noreply@blogger.com