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Toronto – The Canadian Opera Company invites students, ages 12-18, to see what a career in the performing arts could look like, through a new digital program slated to run during Ontario’s April Break for schools. Spring Break at the COC: Exploring New Opera offers five days of live webinars from April 12 – April 16, with daily sessions taking place from 2 – 3 p.m. ET.
Program Schedule
April 12 – Music Making
Fantasma composer and COC Composer-in-Residence Ian Cusson takes participants through the genesis of the opera’s story and how this translates into his music.
April 13 – From the Performer’s Perspective
COC Ensemble Studio artists Matthew Cairns (tenor) and Alex Soloway (pianist) talk about what it’s like to work with a living composer, and workshopping a new role in an opera.
April 14 – The Real World of Props
COC Props Supervisor Wulf Higgins shares a behind-the-scenes look at how the visual world of Fantasma is created and brought to life.
April 15 – Creating the Character
Wig & Makeup Supervisor Sharon Ryman and Costume Supervisor Sandra Corazza give a sneak peek at two characters from Fantasma, Ms. Macaroni and Tino the Clown, as well as share some of their quick-change secrets.
April 16 – Staging the Show
Stage director and dramaturg Julie McIsaac speaks with music therapist Dr. SarahRose Black about her considerations in staging Fantasma, as well as her thoughts on creating an engaging experience for young people from the moment audience members walk in the door.
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Date/Time
Monday, April 12, 2021 - Friday, April 16, 2021
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Online /En ligne
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Toronto, Ontario
Canada,
Price
Free (Online registration required)
Phone
416-363-8231 (Toll Free: 1-800-250-4653)
Website
https://www.coc.ca/SpringBreak
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