L'incoronazione di Poppea Casting Call!

Word on the street is that Nero’s having an affair with shameless socialite Poppaea - to the vexation of his wife, the Empress Octavia... and Poppaea's husband, Otho. L'incoronazione di Poppea is a behemoth of a Baroque opera, full of high-octane arias, emotional tensions and a manifold and miscellaneous range of characters, and we're looking for a talented cast to do it justice! We're in need of chorus, principal and lead actors, so there's something for everyone commitment-wise. Please follow the link below for more information about the roles we have available! https://docs.google.com/document/d/15au-iNkb62-5tRz8ki7278FdPagYlL0soJPCCgDQby8/edit?usp=sharing

• Wed 20th Nov, 12:00–17:00, Bennett Room, Clare College
• Thu 21st Nov, 13:00–17:00, Fraser Room, Trinity College

Lead Roles:

Poppaea, soprano (D4-G5): A noblewoman and the mistress of Nerone, who is raised by him to the seat of empire.
Drusilla, soprano (D4-G5): A noblewoman of court, in love with Ottone.
Octavia, mezzo-soprano (C4-G5): The reigning Empress, who is repudiated and ultimately exiled by Nerone.
Arnalta, alto/countertenor (G3-B4): The aged nurse and confidante of Poppea.
Otho, alto/countertenor (A3-D5): A nobleman, hopelessly in love with Poppea.
Nero, soprano/countertenor/tenor (D4-G5, but can be transposed down an octave): The emperor of Rome.
Seneca, bass (F#2-D4): A philosopher, and Nerone's tutor.

Other Principal Roles:

Love, soprano/mezzo-soprano (D4-D5)
Fortune, soprano (C4-G5)
Virtue, soprano (A4-G5)
Lucan, soprano/tenor (D3-A4 at tenor pitch): A poet and intimate of Nerone.
Valletto, soprano/countertenor (C4-G5): A valet, and the page of the Empress.
Pallas, soprano (D4-F5)
Damigella, soprano (D#4-F5): A lady-in-waiting to the Empress.
Nutrice, alto/countertenor (A3-Bb4): The nurse of the Empress Octavia.
Praetorian soldier I, tenor (C3-G4)
Praetorian soldier II, tenor (C3-G4)
Liberto, tenor/baritone (D3-F4): A freedman, and the captain of the Praetorian Guard.
Lictor, bass (A2-D4)
Mercury, bass (G2-D4)

Ensemble Roles

Consuls, tenors
Tribunes, basses
Famigliari/Friends of Seneca, tenors and basses
Chorus of Cupids, sopranos and altos

Contact Livia - ob396@cam.ac.uk, Eoin - ej403@cam.ac.uk, or Charlotte - cc2218@cam.ac.uk before 21st Nov 2024 17:00 for more details.