Cast or orchestra member for Pacific Lyric Association's productionsAt — Pacific Lyric Association

Pacific Lyric Association provides the necessary training and experience young singers and musicians need to launch their professional career in opera or orchestral playing. By participating in our Internship Program, students will receive training from the stage director and conductor, be provided a costume (singers only), and perform in a fully-staged live opera with other professional performers.

By the end of this opportunity, students will have learned...
the process by which a professional opera is staged. They will experience first hand how rehearsals are structured, what is required of every singers or musicians, and what training they will still need to compete on a professional level.

Please select the tasks/activities students would be doing for this opportunity

• Assist a professional
• Develop or perform a play, immersive story, short film/video, or concert
• Observe a professional and/or client
• Participate in a painting, building, renovation or construction activity (such as, neighborhood/housing restoration or building theater props or playgrounds, etc)
• Participate in a workshop, training, or orientation

What training will be provided to students to perform these responsibilities?
Participants will receive 8 weeks of training and experience (from the first day of rehearsal until the closing performance). Depending on the area of interest, this training will be received from the stage director, conductor, professional musician, stage manager, costume designer, or set builder.

How will you provide ongoing support and supervision to students?
PLA's casts are fairly small (25-30 performers) so interns will receive an abundance of training from the artistic staff. Students will have ample opportunity to participate fully and ask questions. The become part of the PLA family and will continue to be appraised of future productions.

Where can these responsibilities be performed? On-site

Please provide any safety information specific to this opportunity.
Safety is a primary concern when we move the production from the rehearsal hall to the performance venue (California Center for the Arts Escondido). PLA is required to abide by all safety standards set forth by CCAE.

Please indicate how many students you are seeking for this opportunity. 12