Manitoba Opera

Next Stage Artist Program

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Manitoba Opera introduces…

The Next Stage Artist Program

formerly known as the Student Ambassador Program

 

You are a Next Stage Artist if:

  • You are a post-secondary student attending school in Winnipeg.
  • You want to see young people attend opera.
  • You want to gain professional development from unique educational opportunities.
  • You want to explore a career in the arts.

 

As a Next Stage Artist, you will arrange a group subscription for your peers to attend performances during our 2024/25 season, plan post/pre-show social events, and share your love of opera with audience members prior to each performance.

You will also participate in workshops, attend MO performances, observe behind the scenes of an opera production company, perform at a Manitoba Opera event, create a community engagement event, attend MO rehearsals for upcoming productions, interview casts and staff members, and get a unique look at the administrative side of a professional arts organization. This is a PAID opportunity to learn from some of the best in the industry!

Note: You must be legally eligible to work in Canada to apply.

 

The application consists of:

  1. 1-2 paragraphs (250 words max.) outlining why you want to be a Next Stage Artist, and ideas you have to create an opera-going community at your school.
  2. An OPTIONAL video of you performing. This does not have to be newly recorded or specific for this application. If you have a video, we would love to see it!

 

The Next Stage Artist Program will run for the duration of our 2024/25 season. Maximum of 9 Ambassadors will be chosen. Next Stage Artists must be available to attend evening performances and an orientation session. Additional programming will be scheduled according to the availability of the Artists and 5-10 hours of self-directed administrative work should be anticipated.

 

Past Student Ambassadors are WELCOME to apply!

 

Applications for the 2024/25 season are closed.

 

Questions?

Ashley Schneberger
Executive Assistant
204-942-6677
aschneberger@mbopera.ca

 

To Our Education and Community Engagement Sponsor

 

Selection Criteria

A successful applicant should demonstrate the following:

– Passion for the art form of opera and the ability to hold a conversation about opera or to be provided with the tools to do so.

– Leadership characteristics. A primary part of our Student Ambassadors’ duties will be to lead the charge in building a community of operagoers. They should demonstrate a degree of community interest in their application.

– Organization and time management.

– Prior leadership role experience or interest in administration is an asset (though not required).

 

Manitoba Opera

Established in 1969, Manitoba Opera is the province’s only full time professional opera company, and serves a region that also includes northwestern Ontario, Saskatchewan, and the Dakotas.

Each season Manitoba Opera produces two full-scale operas at the Centennial Concert Hall in Winnipeg, MB.

In addition to its main stage productions, MO serves thousands of students each year through its educational workshops and performances, and presents dozens of free-to-attend events to the community at large.