Cirque Mother Africa in Manila

You think you’ve seen one circus and you’ve seen them all?  This show might beg to differ.  will dazzle audience in Manila when it rolls into town on April 19th – 22nd presented by Establish Events in cooperation with Media Central.  I caught a while back.  I also caught the last March 26, 2012.  But if you’re like who has been dreaming of escaping to an African Safari because there’s just many to explore there among nature and culture, then you will be captivated and mesmerized by the sights and will bring you.  

 

It’s a two hour show decking out African music, dance and performance that pulsates with the heartbeat of Africa and the combined talents of 40 artists from nine African countries, including Ethiopia, South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Ivory Coast, Benin, Zimbabwe, and Guinea. Although the artists come from all parts of the African continent, on stage, they fuse into a single family whose cheerfulness and passion immediately capture the audience.                    

 

Dressed in masks, drums, beads, and amazing costumes that all add to the authentic African atmosphere,  they toured Australia and New Zealand in 2011 and are due in Singapore in April 12th before going on to Manila. Catch human contortionists bend their bodies in unthinkable forms and shapes. Percussionists beat African rhythms on drums.  Check out their website and see for yourself the UNIQUE experience that is Circus Mama!

I know you are as interested as I am.  If you are, then head over to at .  

 Cirque Mother AfricaThu Apr 19 2012 – 8:00 PM
 Cirque Mother AfricaFri Apr 20 2012 – 8:00 PM
 Cirque Mother AfricaSat Apr 21 2012 – 3:00 PM
 Cirque Mother AfricaSat Apr 21 2012 – 8:00 PM
 Cirque Mother AfricaSun Apr 22 2012 – 8:00 PM

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Venetian Macao Auditions

 

The Venetian Macao Resort Hotel is looking for Gondoliers and Streetmophere Artists positions for February 2010.

 

GONDOLIERS

 

On its 4 Venice styled waterways, Gondoliers will be required to steer gondolas while serenading guests with Italian operatic selections.

 

Job Requirements:

 

Vocal skills will be fundamental to the position.

Conversational English is a necessity

Have a well groomed, professional appearance.

 

Please prepare:

One Italian song, a capella

One other piece of your choice- pop, jazz, Broadway, etc.

 

Also, be prepared to improvise dialogue in an Italian accent, and to recite a short monologue in an Italian accent.

A pianist will be provided- please bring sheet music if necessary.

 

                                                                 STREETMOSPHERE ARTISTS

 

Vocalists

Please prepare:

 One Italian aria from the Classical or Romantic period (i.e. Mozart, Verdi, Puccini)

 One other piece of your choice- pop, jazz, Broadway, etc.

 

Vocalists must also be able to execute and perform choreography/movement while singing, and have the ability to sing as soloist in addition to an ensemble setting.

Sight reading ability is a plus.

 

Basic Requirements:

 

* Classical training and Stage performance experience is a plus 

* Good customer service skills

* Enjoy interacting with the guests and taking photos.

* Be able to follow direction and be flexible to changes

 

MUSICIANS

* Ability to perform as a soloist and as part of an ensemble

* Ability to learn music quickly and accurately

* Be able to follow direction, work well with others, be flexible and maintain a professional attitude and image at all times

* Should possess strong improvisational skills

 

Pianists

Please prepare:

* one solo piano piece from the classical repertoire

* one aria accompaniment from the Classical/ Romantic repertoire (Vedrai carino, O mio babbino caro, Quando m’en vo)

 

There will be sight reading from a piano score as well as from a lead sheet, as these skills are fundamental to the position.

 

String Musicians (violin,guitar,viola,cello)

 

Please prepare:

* One solo piece from the classical repertoire

There will sight reading from a piano/ vocal score, as well as from a lead sheet. These skills are fundamental to the position.

 

Please bring resume and head shot.

 

Audition Details:

Date: January 15 and 16,2010

Time: 9:00am to 6:00pm

Location: Philippine Opera Company

15 Garcia Villa Street, San Lorenzo Village, Makati City

Telephone number: 892-8786 or email: zarah.aguila@venetian.com.mo