Opera Program
OPERA THEATER PROGRAM
The New Voice Festival Opera Program, directed by Andrea DelGiudice, includes performances of complete, fully-staged roles in their original language with orchestra, vocal coaching, as well as opera scenes concerts, masterclasses and career consulting. Open to professionals and young artists alike.
The Program’s 2025 season presents Hansel and Gretel in Vegas in an all-new concept, directed by Program Director Andrea DelGiudice and Yuri Napoli.
Summer 2025
HANSEL AND GRETEL IN VEGAS (Humperdinck)
AT THE EGYPTIAN THEATRE
Conceived and Designed by ANdrea Delgiudice
The NEW VOICE FESTIVAL chamber ensemble
CONDUCTOR, RIDER R. FOSTER
DIRECTOR, YURI NAPOLI & ANDREA DELGIUDICE
Opera Program Application Deadline: March 15, 2025
(Roles will be cast on a rolling basis)
The New Voice Festival Opera Program presents Andrea DelGiudice’s reconceived, fully-staged Opera production of Engelbert Humperdinck’s Hansel & Gretel in Las Vegas. Take a trip with the kids on their journey to Las Vegas and all the zany characters they meet along the way, until arriving at “Rosina’s Cabaret” for a crazy show! Directed by Andrea DelGiudice (Program director) & Yuri Napoli (Zeffirelli Foundation); conducted by Rider R. Foster; with imagery by Giulio Ferro (Rai television).
ROLES:
Witch (Drag Queen or Drag King) - tenor / dramatic soprano / mezzo soprano
Gretel - soprano
Hansel - mezzo-soprano
Mother - dramatic soprano
Father - baritone
Sandman (Elvis) / Dewfairy / Talent Agent - soprano
Children’s Chorus
All roles are double cast.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
June 11 – 30, 2025
PROGRAM INCLUDES…
Participation in fully-staged opera production with chamber orchestra
A Night of Opera & Musical Theater performance of opera & musical theater scenes & arias
Private voice lessons, coaching, and stylistic preparation
Masterclasses with industry professionals
Acting and movement instruction
Video recordings of all public performances
Housing
Meal plan (breakfast and lunch)
Airfare NOT included.
TUITION
$3,800 – Hotel double room
Limited need and merit-based scholarships are available through application.
DEPOSIT & ENROLLMENT
Please note that a non-refundable deposit of $500 is due within 6 days of confirmation of role or acceptance to the program.
