Hansel & Gretel

Score Info:

• We will be using Schott (Plate 25618), which is available as a free download via IMSLP: https://s9.imslp.org/files/imglnks/usimg/c/c0/IMSLP36490-PMLP11392-Humperdinck_-_Hänsel_und_Gretel_-_vocal_score.pdf

Important Dates:

• Maestro Week and Staging Rehearsals will be held 4:30-6:30 p.m. and 7:30-10 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10-1 and 2-5 p.m. Saturday.
• Wandel rehearsals will be held 4:25-6:40 p.m. on the dates listed below, followed by a spacing rehearsal 11/3 (8-10 p.m.) and piano tech 11/4 (8-11 p.m.)
• There will be no rehearsals Friday, Oct. 14 and Saturday, Oct. 15 due to Fall Break. Instead, Maestro week will begin Saturday, Oct. 8 and last through Thursday, Oct. 13.
• Piano dress rehearsal begins at 6 p.m., call times TBD
• Orchestra dress rehearsals begin at 7 p.m., call times TBD
• Performances begin at 7:30 p.m.
  • Comp ticket policy: https://blogs.iu.edu/operaballet/staging/comp-tickets/
  • Tickets available for the general public: https://operaballet.indiana.edu/events/hansel-and-gretel.html

Conflict with one of the dates above? Click here to access the Rehearsal Release Request Policies and Form

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 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) by emailing operamus@indiana.edu.

2 months in advance of opening
Several weeks before Maestro Week, music staff will begin calling singers for coachings. It is expected that singers will arrive to these coachings with their own preparation well underway. You will submit a schedule each week listing your availability for coachings and will be scheduled accordingly.

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.

Artistic Team:

Cast List:

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• Submission Deadline: August 15
• If you do not have a headshot, please email opera@indiana.edu to inquire about options.