New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera to Hold Open House Auditions for the Verismo Opera Chorus & Call for Extras for TOSCA
The New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera is holding open house auditions for the Verismo Opera Chorus and a call for extras for its October 16, 2011 production of TOSCA.

FORT LEE, NJ, August 28, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera (Verismo Opera) invites the public to learn more about North Jersey's only grand opera company, audition for the Verismo Opera Chorus and sign up for extra roles for the upcoming full production of Giacomo Puccini's TOSCA to be held at BergenPAC in Englewood, New Jersey on October 16, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. The company will hold two open houses on August 31 at 7:00 p.m. and September 10 at 1:00 p.m. at Bergen Family Center located at 44 Armory Street in Englewood.

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, TOSCA. Light refreshments will be served.

Adults, teens, and children are invited to attend and learn more about the exciting opportunities available to sing in the Verismo Opera Chorus and/or to play extras and act in various roles in the company. No experience is required. Auditions to sing in the chorus must be scheduled in advance. Contact Mary Ellen Rohon at (201) 886-0561 to schedule an appointment. For information about extra roles for adults and children, contact Rita Tonitto at (201)-224-2809.

Funding
Support for Verismo Opera productions and programs are 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 The Gerda Lissner Foundation, Inc., Vanguard Charitable Endowment Fund, Paul Weiss Matching Fund, Robert J. Campbell, MD, KSJ and Cesare L. Santeramo, KCSJ.

Press Release Contact Information:

Gianni Simone
NJ Association of Verismo Opera
President
P.O. Box 3024
Fort Lee, New Jersey
USA 07024-9024
Voice: 201-886-0561
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