We want YOU to sing!

Starring Buffalo is forming a community chorus of volunteer singers for its production of Rent, to perform alongside Broadway and Buffalo’s best actors. Join us!

Rehearsals:

Sunday 10/17/2021 6-8PM
Sunday 10/24/2021 6-8PM
Sunday 10/31/2021 3-5PM
Sunday 11/7/2021 6-8PM
(Note - if necessary, participants can miss ONE of the above rehearsals)

Thursday 11/18/2021 Technical Rehearsal 7-10PM @ Shea’s 710
(Attendance required)

Performances:

Friday 11/19/2021 7:30PM
Saturday 11/20/2021 2:00PM and 7:30PM

Ages:

9th grade through 99 (and beyond!) - the more generations the better!

Auditions:

Auditions for the choir will be done by video submission.

Audition requirements:

• Record excerpt of “Seasons of Love” using cellphone

• When recording, sing the voice part you prefer when the parts split

• Accompaniment tracks and music linked below

• Submissions due Friday, 9/24/2021 by 11:59PM

Notifications to choir members will be made by Sunday, 10/3/2021

Audition Material:

Music: Seasons of Love (click to download)

Accompaniment: Seasons of Love (click to download or use embedded file below)

*Note the accompaniment track begins with the 8 measure introduction - singing begins at the 00:22 mark.

COVID-19 Safety:

Starring Buffalo is committed to a safe, healthy live performance environment for everyone. All performers must be fully vaccinated in order to participate. COVID-19 protocols will be implemented as required/recommended, and may include masking of performers, and social distancing.

Questions:

Any questions, technical issues, or comments regarding the choir and audition process can be sent to: info@starringbuffalo.org