Topics of study
In addition to conducting full-scale opera productions, VCU Opera strives to train students in all aspects of the genre. The following are among the variety of subjects addressed in the program:
- Production/Technical Theatre
- Aria study
- Stage and special-effects makeup
- Stage combat
- Techniques for auditions and competitions
- Creating a character
- Résumé and headshot preparation
- Dramatic improvisation
- Recitative workshops
- “Great Voices of the Past” workshops
- Period movement
- Movement for opera singers
- Technical theatre training
- Monologue preparation
- Musical theatre auditions
- Guest artist master classes
- Up close backstage at the Virginia Opera field trips
