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New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera to Hold Open House

The New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera invites the public to attend an open house and learn more about the company's upcoming auditions, productions, and performances.

2012-08-03
FORT LEE, NJ, August 03, 2012 (Press-News.org) The New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera (Verismo Opera) invites the public to attend an open house on Wednesday, September 5, 7:00 p.m., at 44 Armory Street in Englewood, New Jersey. Learn more about the fall season of the only grand opera company located in North Jersey and based in Fort Lee, New Jersey under Artistic Director and former Met Opera star Lucine Amara.

Hear renowned Verismo Opera Music Director/Principal Conductor Anthony Morss, Chorus Director Mara Waldman, and Stage Director Evelyn La Quaif describe the opera company's mission, vision, and the new production of Giacomo Puccini's tragic love story, Madama Butterfly, to be presented on Sunday, October 7, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. at the Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) in Englewood, New Jersey. Auditions for the Verismo Opera Chorus, supernumerary roles, and volunteer opportunities will also be discussed.

Light refreshments will be served. For further information, call (201) 886-0561.

Funding

Madama Butterfly is made possible, in part, with funds provided by the New Jersey Council on the Arts/Department of State, through grand funds administered by the Bergen County Department of Parks, Division of Cultural and Historic Affairs. Other supporters include Mary Casella Briggs Memorial Fund, The Gerda Lissner Foundation, Inc., Vanguard Charitable Endowment Fund, Children's Aid Foundation, Paul Weiss Matching Fund, Robert J. Campbell, MD and Cesare L. Santeramo, KSJ.

About New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera

The New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera (Verismo Opera) has been a part of the New Jersey music scene since 1989. The opera company, a nonprofit organization based in Fort Lee, New Jersey, provides performing opportunities for young musicians and artists. Verismo Opera sponsors an annual vocal competition held in November with finals generally conducted in Carnegie Hall's Weill Hall, drawing artists from all over the United States, Canada, and Europe. The company organizes opera workshops and offers affordable, highly professional operatic productions to the New Jersey and New York City metro area. For further information, contact 201-886-0561.


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[Press-News.org] New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera to Hold Open House
The New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera invites the public to attend an open house and learn more about the company's upcoming auditions, productions, and performances.