Production Overview Calendar
Cast General Information (Rehearsal Policies, Comp Tickets, etc)
Artistic Team
Judith Yan, Conductor
Richard Gammon, Director
Mark F. Smith, Set Designer
Yuki Izumihara, Projection Designer
Eriko Terao, Costume Designer
Andrew Elliot, Hair and Makeup Design
Coach/Pianists
Prof. Kim
Prof. Umeyama
Mr. Carson
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Submission Deadline: December 15, 2023
If you do not have a headshot, please email opera@indiana.edu to inquire about options.
Score Info:
Cast List
| Abigail McKay Cherry | Eva Crowley |
| Emily Sipes | Eva Crowley |
| Alex Kapp | Jim Crowley |
| Aaron Murphy | Jim Crowley |
| Talinaiya Bao | Setsuko Kobayashi |
| Siyi Yan | Setsuko Kobayashi |
| Yuxuan Liu | Hiroko Kobayashi |
| Esther Tien | Hiroko Kobayashi |
| TBD | Makoto Kobayashi |
| Muyuan Liu | Makoto Kobayashi |
About Maestro Week
“Maestro Week” refers to the week before staging begins, when the conductor of the opera holds music rehearsals. All roles should be completely prepared and mostly memorized by the start of this week, which is generally 5 weeks in advance of a show opening. Rehearsals during maestro week are held 4:30-6:30 p.m. and 7:30-10 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10-1 and 2-5 Saturday.
Musical Preparation Timeline
If you have questions about role preparation, please email opera@indiana.edu. Below is a rough timeline leading up to opening night.
As soon as you are cast in a role
Order a piano vocal score to begin score preparation and study. Talk with your voice teacher and/or IU Opera Theater Music Staff to create a role preparation timeline and plan.
3 months in advance of opening
Musical preparation should be underway. A formal coaching schedule is not typically set during this time, but if singers would like to request help as they musically prepare a role, they may receive coaching (free of charge) with IU Opera Theater Music Staff.
2 months in advance of opening
Musical preparation should be underway. A coaching schedule connecting principal singers with production coach/pianists is typically set during this time by the Coordinating Opera Coach, according to singer and pianist availability.
5 weeks in advance of opening
This week is known as “Maestro Week” when intensive music rehearsals are held. By this time, roles should be well prepared and memorized.
Beginning of staging to opening night
Staging rehearsals begin 4 weeks in advance of opening. Musical coachings and rehearsals are held on an as needed basis during this period.