Vocal Company
The Vocal Company ("The VC") is a 32 member ensemble (16 men and 16 women) typically comprised of undergraduate and graduate performance majors, although majoring in performance is not a prerequisite. All members are taken on an ensemble contract and are required to audition for at least one principal or supporting role in each production. All members will be cast in each production and will be coached in preparation for these auditions. There are four auditions rounds throughout the season.
We cannot emphasize enough our concept of a vocal ensemble comprised of equals. Those cast in the chorus of a given production are considered as integral and valuable as those cast in principal roles. A member of the vocal company may be cast in many principal parts, but should not join the company with that expectation.
VC members receive vocal and dance training as part of the weekly rehearsal process. The schedule is both demanding and highly rewarding. While one show is being performed in the evening, the following week's show is being rehearsed during the day. Rehearsal begins at 10:00 a.m. with a break for lunch at 12:30 and then continues from 2:00 until 5:30 with a performance in the evening. There are six performances of each show, Tuesday through Saturday at 8:00 p.m., and a 2:00 p.m. matinee performance on Thursdays. A technical rehearsal takes place on Sunday evening and a dress rehearsal on Monday evening.
In addition to the regular season of nine shows, CLOC proudly participates in events that elevate our local community of Falmouth, MA. Examples of such events include an Independence Day Concert, performance at the local Arts Alive Festival, as well as volunteer-based opportunities.
We cannot emphasize enough our concept of a vocal ensemble comprised of equals. Those cast in the chorus of a given production are considered as integral and valuable as those cast in principal roles. A member of the vocal company may be cast in many principal parts, but should not join the company with that expectation.
VC members receive vocal and dance training as part of the weekly rehearsal process. The schedule is both demanding and highly rewarding. While one show is being performed in the evening, the following week's show is being rehearsed during the day. Rehearsal begins at 10:00 a.m. with a break for lunch at 12:30 and then continues from 2:00 until 5:30 with a performance in the evening. There are six performances of each show, Tuesday through Saturday at 8:00 p.m., and a 2:00 p.m. matinee performance on Thursdays. A technical rehearsal takes place on Sunday evening and a dress rehearsal on Monday evening.
In addition to the regular season of nine shows, CLOC proudly participates in events that elevate our local community of Falmouth, MA. Examples of such events include an Independence Day Concert, performance at the local Arts Alive Festival, as well as volunteer-based opportunities.
VC and orchestra members are assigned weekly tasks that help keep the campus running, examples include setting out plates at dinner time and helping clean the rehearsal space. In addition, VC and orchestra members are assigned alternating weeks to assist on Saturday night strike and changeover, under the direction of the technical crew. This participation is integral to making a show in a week possible.
VC members receive room and board for the eleven week period of the contract as well as reimbursement for mileage incurred in transportation between the residential campus and the theatre. There is no stipend for this position.
VC members must arrive on campus by 6:30 p.m. on June 12, 2020 and depart by noon on Sunday August 30, 2020. The entire company is required to participate in final strike on the evening of Saturday August 29, 2020. Exceptions to these dates will be considered for students who must leave early to attend school.
For more information, please e-mail Beth at apply@collegelightoperacompany.com
VC members receive room and board for the eleven week period of the contract as well as reimbursement for mileage incurred in transportation between the residential campus and the theatre. There is no stipend for this position.
VC members must arrive on campus by 6:30 p.m. on June 12, 2020 and depart by noon on Sunday August 30, 2020. The entire company is required to participate in final strike on the evening of Saturday August 29, 2020. Exceptions to these dates will be considered for students who must leave early to attend school.
For more information, please e-mail Beth at apply@collegelightoperacompany.com
