Learn more about upcoming and past events at ORP!

Opening the Door Masterclass:

Building Character for Your Audition or Performance

Thursday, May 16, 2024
7:00 - 8:30 P.M.,
MN Opera Center

In this 90 minute masterclass, learn from Christina Baldwin as she works with three singers to deepen their understanding of their characters and how to bring them to life during the audition and performance process. Using English language pieces as examples, she will focus in on how to make acting choices that are bold, unique, and communicative. The end of the class will allow time for audience questions and discussion.

SINGER APPLICANTS: Singer Applicants need to have sung in a previous ORP reading, masterclass, or Aria Vita. Please submit two pieces in English. Cross-over or arias. New works are encouraged. Please also provide a resume and link to a recent video or audio example that demonstrates your voice.  Contact Elena at orpoffice.help@gmail.com with any questions. Application deadline is Monday, April 22, 2024.

Past Events

Season 6 (2023-2024)

P.S. Click on the posters to check out the highlights reel for each reading!

Season 5 (2022-2023)

Our first ticketed performance event!

Season 4 (2021-2022)

Season 3 (2020-2021) — Close to Home

Season 2 (2019-2020)

Season 1 (2018-2019)

Andrew Whitfield Masterclass