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I recently got an email from my voice teacher asking me if I would be interested in playing the part of Amahl in the opera "Amahl and the Night Visitors".  I am auditioning for the part in about  2 weeks and I'm so nervous!!!  I've never auditioned for anything before and I'm not quite sure what to do.  does anyone have any tips?

submitted by Hannah R., age 13, New York
(August 25, 2008 - 1:31 pm)

If they don't let you use a microphone, talk/sing extra loud!!! When you think you're talking too loud, talk louder!

submitted by Hannah M., age 12, Ohio
(August 26, 2008 - 5:30 pm)

Wow! That sounds really exciting. What's the plot about? I've never been in an opera, but I do act, so my advice about the audition is try your best, and you'll most likely get the part!

submitted by Lily A., age 15, Portland, OR
(August 26, 2008 - 6:44 pm)

It's a Christmas story.  It's about a crippled boy who is healed through a miracle.  I would play the crippled boy.  Actually, that's a great honor, because that part is usually played by a much older girl.  It's all singing, hardly any talking, and it's got great music.

submitted by Hannah R., age 13, New York
(August 27, 2008 - 2:10 pm)

I've never heard of that musical. It sounds really cool! 

submitted by Hannah M., age 12, Ohio
(August 30, 2008 - 11:22 am)

My audition is Tuesday September 2nd!!!  Wish me luck!!!!

I'm singing "Pur dicesti o bocca bella" by Antonio Lotti (it's from an Italian opera) and one of the arias from "Amahl".  I have absolutely NO idea what it's going to be like...

submitted by Hannah R., age 13, New York
(August 31, 2008 - 11:36 am)

Good luck today, Hannah!:) I bet you'll do great!:):):)

submitted by Kimberly B, age 12, California
(September 2, 2008 - 9:40 am)

Wow. My Mom takes voice lessons and that was one of her recital songs. You must be really good if you're singing that! =D

submitted by Hannah M., age 12, Ohio
(September 3, 2008 - 3:10 pm)

I've taken voice lessons since I was 8....

submitted by Hannah R., age 13, New York
(September 4, 2008 - 10:22 am)

I don't have any tips, except for what the other Hannah put on the first post (sing nice and loud), but don't worry, I bet you'll get the part.:):):):) Good luck!

submitted by Kimberly B, age 12, California
(September 1, 2008 - 11:23 am)

Did you get the part?????

submitted by Paige P., age 12, Gorham, Maine
(September 4, 2008 - 7:10 pm)

I don't know yet.  They said they would let us know but they didn't.  I think they're being VERY rude.

submitted by Hannah R., age 13, New York
(September 5, 2008 - 1:38 pm)

Eeek! I hate waiting.

submitted by Hannah M., age 12, Ohio
(September 8, 2008 - 3:25 pm)

Oh my gosh, guys, I got the part!! I just found out today!!!!!!!!!

submitted by Hannah R., age 13, New York
(October 5, 2008 - 5:17 pm)

That's awesome Hannah!!! I love Amahl and the night visitors, we have a CD of it and its great. The music is wonderful. Congrats, and have fun!!!!!

submitted by Charlotte S., age 12, New York
(November 18, 2008 - 5:06 pm)