Libretto Writing Course Facilitator
Join Guerilla Opera: Calling Teaching Artists for an Exciting Opportunity!
Are you passionate about opera and ready to inspire the next generation of libretto writers? We are a trailblazing force in contemporary opera and are looking for a dedicated Teaching Artist to lead dynamic educational journeys. If you're a creative visionary who wants to mentor and guide artists, we want to hear from you!
Role Overview:
As the facilitator for Guerilla Opera’s Libretto Writing programs, you will design and lead a transformative introductory libretto writing course during the summer of 2024, empowering participants to explore the art of storytelling for the operatic stage. This course consists of four 90-minute sessions, is based on a workshop model, with students writing from prompts, and with instructor and peer feedback.
The facilitator will also lead a dynamic 9-month Writer's Collective, providing essential guidance and support for artists actively working to complete texts for musical settings, including but not limited to opera libretti, song cycles, musical theater, and multi-disciplinary works. The 9-month model is a more in-depth peer-learning experience. It includes sessions with Guerilla Opera leadership providing further feedback in “open mic” segments, where participants will read their text for support and feedback.
Questions?
Please contact Maggi Chauby at mchauby@guerillaopera.org.
Composers and Opera Creators
COMMISSIONING CONSIDERATIONS
>> Works/Proposals that challenge and expand upon traditional tropes and stereotypes of Western classical “opera”.
>> Works/Proposals for 4 singers & 4 instrumentalists max and as few as 1-4 performers.
>> Works/Proposals with instrumentation of vocalists/actors, percussion, saxophone, and clarinet preferred with possible additions of violin, cello, piano and/or electronics. Other instruments or instrumentation options must be discussed.
>> Works/Proposals that are interdisciplinary, and can include actors, dancers, video artists, immersive sound, special collaborations, and other ideas that involve artistic and/or cultural exchange.
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>> We DO NOT accept works/proposals with orchestra or chorus. (Proposed works must not exceed 8 performers total, singers & instrumentalists.)
>> We DO NOT accept works/proposals with piano reductions of orchestra scores.
>> We DO NOT accept works/proposals for composers performing their own work. We are an ensemble and want works custom tailored to our artists’ abilities.
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We are not currently accepting submissions for new projects. You may email artistic @ guerillaopera .org with any questions. Please do not email us with scores, librettos or proposals unless requested.
Board of Directors
Guerilla Opera is a culturally focused and artist-led ensemble, whose mission is to commission and re-envision new and experimental works custom-tailored to our unique ensemble of artists.
Led by Artistic Director Aliana de la Guardia, we champion cutting-edge music and immerse audiences in profound experiences, provide a vehicle for creative authenticity, and IDEA (Inclusion. Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility), and inspire, influence and amplify emerging generations of artists and arts-lovers.
If you’re inspired and passionate about our work, and are committed to fostering support for the arts landscape in Boston, we encourage you to contact us to be a member of our Board of Directors.