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NewsletterStagecraft is what marks opera out as different from a concert or recital. The music is the framework that drives the narrative and evokes emotion, but it’s the stagecraft that lifts it into the three-dimensional, creating real individuals who live out the story in front of us. Today, singers are expected to be more than great musicians, they must inhabit roles fully, manage staging demands, and respond truthfully in every moment. It’s stagecraft that transforms a performance from something an audience watches and admires, to an evening they feel and lean into, something unforgettable, something truly extraordinary.
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Coaching insights
Performing for video auditions
In this reel, Nancy Holt shares practical advice from our partner companies on performing for video, how to set up your camera, where to look while you sing, and how to make your performance look natural.
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External Validation
External validation is a wonderful thing when it happens, but it can’t be the reason we do what we do. Instead, we should invest our energy into the action of creativity – not the reward. Ed Lyon (Tenor, Therapist, Stress Management Coach and Performance Coach) discusses the pitfalls of over-reliance on external validation and its impact on self satisfaction for creatives.
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Why video auditions feel confusing (and what panels actually want)
Nancy Holt discusses what opera companies look for in video auditions, and the importance of clarity, intention, and strong communication in your submissions
