OPERANTICS – Cosi Fan Tutte
Image: Photo: Kyle Stephens - Kore Productions
Operantics, an independent company for young performers will be launching it’s debut Opera, Cosi Fan Tutte, from July 2.
Operantics was formed earlier this year by Katie Miller-Crispe, offering opportunities to young performers who wished to pursue their career in operatic theatre and classical music.
When Miller-Crispe came back from Europe she realised the Opera scene in Sydney was ‘appalling’, so she decided to do something about it, and that’s when the idea of Operantics came about.
Cosi Fan Tutte is a two act opera that revolves around two young women, Dorabella and Fiordiligi whose fiancées make a bet with their friend Don Alfonso that their women will always be faithful to them.
Katie directed the opera in addition to playing the role of Dorabella, however she says directing was smooth sailing as the performers collaborated and gave each other directions so the load wasn’t all on her.
She has big dreams for this production, to see it grow throughout the years: “I’d love to be able to have a full season next year and get more students involved, and have it do something that can be a real resource and service for young singers.” (AMal)
July 2 – 5. Independent Theatre, 269 Miller Street, North Sydney. Adults $25, Concession $15, Children under 12 $10. Bookings: www.operantics.com.au
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