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- 82: Vocal Myths
Does Milk Thicken Mucus?
Will Caffeine Dry You Out?
Is Vaping Safe For Vocalists?
Join us as we dive into all the many faceted myths, lies, and half-truths that we've all heard more than once around the practice rooms!
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Michelle
30 min - 81: Fat Pig with Victory Hall Opera
We are so excited for the amazing guests we have on the podcast today!
We're discussing the world premiere of Fat Pig with Soprano and Fat Activist Tracy Cox, Director and Librettist Miriam Gordon-Stewart, and Bass and Composer Matt Boehler. We talk about the intricacies of bringing a new and in someways controversial work to the stage as well as the many changes and compromises that happen along the way.
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28 min - 80: Music History Potpourri with Alexander Papandrea
We're back with another set of stories from music history and our good friend Alex Papandrea.
Today we talk about the curse of La forza del destino, why you should never double text (or send 700 letters) like Janáček, and how Russian opera composers faked it til they made it.
If you've got a great music history story make sure to send to us and we may cover it in our next episode!
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55 min - 79: Age on Stage: The Dear Evan Hansen Problem
Can a 26 year-old pull off playing a 16 year-old in a movie?
Or better yet, should they?
And how many shows can really pull of the "13 Going on 30" aesthetic (We're looking at you Grease)
Today we're talking about the Dear Evan Hansen debacle and comparing it's issues to the very obvious age gaps in musical theater and especially opera.
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30 min - 78: Only Murders in the Opera House
Murder at the Met, a cult leader who performed at Houston Grand Opera, and a murderous soprano, today's episode is packed with all things spooky. Buckle up and join us as we explore some of the most haunting events from major opera houses and musicians with murderous intent.
Today's episode contains some dark topics, so listed below are the time stamps for each story along with appropriate trigger warnings:
Story 1: 4:32 Death
Story 2: 8:43 Cults, Religious Trauma, Homophobia, Suicide
Story 3: 21:50 Murder
Story 4: 30:26 Murder, Kidnapping, Sexual Assault
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45 min - 77: Offstage Chat: Laura Brooks Rice
We’re excited to welcome Laura Brooks Rice to the podcast! Mezzo-soprano Laura Brooks Rice has won acclaim on the opera and concert stage for her rich, warm voice, musicality, charm and sensitive acting ability.
A sought after voice teacher and masterclass instructor, Laura Brooks Rice’s private students are currently singing as regular principal artists in major opera houses across the globe.
Today we discuss the behind the scenes details of planning summer programs and what audition panels are looking for in a singer. We also take a look at her private studio and discuss the qualities her top performing students have in common.
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46 min - 76: Searching for a Musician‘s Apartment
Looking for apartment can be wildly stressful, and it only gets harder if you're a musician, and no one knows that more than we do right now, just weeks after our most recent moves.
From budgeting to finding musician-friendly roommates to avoiding scams, it can be a lot to handle, so we put together this handy episode with all the advice and lessons we wished we had known before our move.
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40 min - 75: Prepping for Audition Season
Audition season can be hectic, stressful, and confusing. With all the mixed up deadlines, lack of guidance, and the joy that is trying to navigate YAP tracker, it's easy to see why.
Today's episode is all about how to make Audition Season a little bit easier and a little less stressful. We'll talk you through how to design and prep for an audition season you can be proud of.
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Prepping an Audition Package with Nathan Troup
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- Minisode: 1-Star Opera House ReviewsWe're back with another minisode! This week we have way too much fun reading 1 star reviews of famous opera houses from around the globe. The audacity and stupidity is baffling, but makes for some great laughs!If you enjoyed this episode, you can unlock access to our full vault of minisodes on our Patreon for as little as $2 USD a month! New minisodes released every Thursday.Join Here:Opera Offstage Patreon
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About Opera Offstage
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Opera Offstage explores the grey area between music school and a professional career. We’re here to discuss those important skills and topics that leave you wondering, “Wait, how the heck did I not…
learn about this earlier?” From audition season and recitals to fitness and finances, join us as we talk, joke, and complain about everything it takes to be a classical musician in a modern world.