Sarasota Opera extends call for child “Supers”

Non-speaking/non-singing roles available for area children

January 9, 2020
Contact: Lana Mullen, Communications Coordinator
(941) 328-1322
[email protected]

Sarasota, FL – Sarasota Opera is seeking a number of enthusiastic, outgoing children to volunteer as supernumeraries, or “supers,” the non-singing and non-speaking extras in the following opera productions in its 2020 Winter Festival Season: Puccini’s La bohème, Donizetti’s The Elixir of Love, and Catalani’s La Wally. Age range for the characters is from 7 to 18. To be considered for a super role:

  • Must be no taller than 4’6.”
  • Maximum weight no more than 120 lbs.
  • Be energetic, enthusiastic, and take direction well.
  • Must be able to attend evening and occasional daytime rehearsals and evening/weekend performances.

Rehearsals will start in mid-January 2020 and the final performance of the winter season is March 22, 2020. Parents of interested children, please contact Director of Artistic Administration Greg Trupiano at 941-366-8450 ext. 534, or email [email protected].

Sarasota Opera • 61 N. Pineapple Avenue • Sarasota, FL 34236 • (941) 366-8450 www.sarasotaopera.org