EXPANDING YOUR JOB POTENTIAL: EXPLORE OPERA

Do you love the theater and want a career backstage? Don't miss EXPANDING YOUR JOB POTENTIAL: EXPLORE OPERA on January 17,2004 in San Francisco's War Memorial Opera House.

With the continuing growth of opera, the demand for technical and production staff is at an all time high. This one-day event will provide those interested in technical theater -- students, professionals, teachers, and others -- with the rare opportunity to learn from prominent production directors, stage managers, technicians, and designers about careers in opera.

REGISTER TODAY!
http://www.operaamerica.org/development/techbrochure.pdf

(Print out and mail or fax us the form on page 2)

Hear first hand from professionals who have worked in opera companies around the world, and who hire for such companies as San Francisco Opera, The Santa Fe Opera, Sacramento Opera, and others.

Session topics include:
-Getting a Foot in the Door: Your First Job in Opera
-Opera vs. Theater: What's the Difference to a Techie?
-Surprising Realities of Opera Employment: Salary, Benefits,
Opportunities

The workshop also includes portfolio/resume review with established professionals, a tour of the San Francisco Opera House, networking events, and much more! In addition, participants will take home a directory listing of North American opera companies, information about companies' hiring practices, and other tools to find work in opera immediately.

Registration Fees:
Students-$30
OPERA America members-$50
Non-members-$125
Teams (5 students and 1 teacher)-only $125!

Looking for more information?
Contact Jennifer Spitulnik: 202-293-4466 x202;
jennifer@operaamerica.org;
or visit
http://www.operaamerica.org/development/techbrochure.pdf

This workshop is presented by OPERA America's San Francisco Bay Initiative and is made possible by The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation.

OPERA America
1156 15th Street, NW
Suite 810
Washington, DC
20005-1704
Phone: 202-293-4466 x202
Fax: 202-393-0735
Web site: http://www.operaamerica.org