Presented By: University Career Center
Michigan Opera Theater Immersion (in partnership with the School of Music, Theater and Dance)
GET TO KNOW THE MICHIGAN OPERA THEATER
Michigan Opera Theatre(MOT), the State of Michigan's premiere opera company, which through its commitment to producing and presenting the very best professional productions of opera, dance, musical theater, and arts education programming, serves as a statewide cultural resource. The vision of Founder and Artistic Director Dr. David DiChiera, and led by President and Chief ExecutiveOfficer Wayne S. Brown, MOT offers an essential, vibrant contribution to the quality of life for Detroit area residents and to communities throughout the region. This dynamic cultural resource exemplifies artistic excellence. Since its founding in 1971, MOT has offered southeast Michigan thefinest arts and cultural performances, concerts, education, and entertainment.
AGENDA FOR THE DAY:
- See the space: students will go on a complete tour of the Detroit Opera House, office spaces, libraries, wardrobes, and production spaces, with a behind-the-scenes look at a rehearsal in a professional opera company.
- Meet the people: students will hearfrom the community programs and audience engagement coordinator as well as members of the outreach, development, marketing, and production teams.
- Do the job: students will work in teams to create a mock project, assisted and mentored by Michigan Opera Theatre staff. Mock projects may include creating marketing promos for the 2017–18 season, developing donordinner or similar events, creating artist contracts and rehearsal schedules, or designing education outreach programs around one work from 2017–18 season.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This is a great opportunity for students of all grade levels interested in learning more about roles in arts administration, including production, marketing, development, outreach, and artistic planning. MOT hires interns on a seasonal basis based on theirneeds.
WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?
- Learn how to work with a team in a performing arts organization and how opera houses manage a multi-million dollar budget
- Get an inside look into what happens in the offices to make the magic happen onstage
- Students will go on a behind-the-scenes tourof one of America's most beautiful opera houses
- Ask your questions over lunch with senior leadership at one of Michigan's premier arts presenter
- Have the chance to create a project that will receive guidance and critique from industry professionals
HOW TO APPLY-
This application willopen on February 6th and close on February 20th - please click 'join event' to fill out your application. However, apply early! We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and if there is a large interest in theevent and we receive a large number of applications early on, the application may close early.
By applying for this Immersion, you are confirming your ability to attend this event should you be selected. Students will be notified if they have been selected or have been placed on the waitlist at least one week before the event.
Students must be able to attend the full day program at the Michigan Opera Theater to participate. University Career Center staff will be along with you on the Immersion to guideyou through the day, and more details will be provided to the selected participants. This event is free for students and transportation & lunch are provided. Students are advised to bring a copy of their updated resume to the event.
If you are no longer able to attend this Immersion, one must complete the Immersion cancellation form at least two days before theevent: https://docs.google.com/a/umich.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlcVyAiqtmm6wJZcPgcu9s0IVIuJ5QUVeDv96PnEDJC9OloA/viewform If you do not formally cancel within two days of the event, you will receive a late cancellation penalty. For more information on Immersion policies, please visit: https://careercenter.umich.edu/article/handshake-policy-statement
Michigan Opera Theatre(MOT), the State of Michigan's premiere opera company, which through its commitment to producing and presenting the very best professional productions of opera, dance, musical theater, and arts education programming, serves as a statewide cultural resource. The vision of Founder and Artistic Director Dr. David DiChiera, and led by President and Chief ExecutiveOfficer Wayne S. Brown, MOT offers an essential, vibrant contribution to the quality of life for Detroit area residents and to communities throughout the region. This dynamic cultural resource exemplifies artistic excellence. Since its founding in 1971, MOT has offered southeast Michigan thefinest arts and cultural performances, concerts, education, and entertainment.
AGENDA FOR THE DAY:
- See the space: students will go on a complete tour of the Detroit Opera House, office spaces, libraries, wardrobes, and production spaces, with a behind-the-scenes look at a rehearsal in a professional opera company.
- Meet the people: students will hearfrom the community programs and audience engagement coordinator as well as members of the outreach, development, marketing, and production teams.
- Do the job: students will work in teams to create a mock project, assisted and mentored by Michigan Opera Theatre staff. Mock projects may include creating marketing promos for the 2017–18 season, developing donordinner or similar events, creating artist contracts and rehearsal schedules, or designing education outreach programs around one work from 2017–18 season.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This is a great opportunity for students of all grade levels interested in learning more about roles in arts administration, including production, marketing, development, outreach, and artistic planning. MOT hires interns on a seasonal basis based on theirneeds.
WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?
- Learn how to work with a team in a performing arts organization and how opera houses manage a multi-million dollar budget
- Get an inside look into what happens in the offices to make the magic happen onstage
- Students will go on a behind-the-scenes tourof one of America's most beautiful opera houses
- Ask your questions over lunch with senior leadership at one of Michigan's premier arts presenter
- Have the chance to create a project that will receive guidance and critique from industry professionals
HOW TO APPLY-
This application willopen on February 6th and close on February 20th - please click 'join event' to fill out your application. However, apply early! We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and if there is a large interest in theevent and we receive a large number of applications early on, the application may close early.
By applying for this Immersion, you are confirming your ability to attend this event should you be selected. Students will be notified if they have been selected or have been placed on the waitlist at least one week before the event.
Students must be able to attend the full day program at the Michigan Opera Theater to participate. University Career Center staff will be along with you on the Immersion to guideyou through the day, and more details will be provided to the selected participants. This event is free for students and transportation & lunch are provided. Students are advised to bring a copy of their updated resume to the event.
If you are no longer able to attend this Immersion, one must complete the Immersion cancellation form at least two days before theevent: https://docs.google.com/a/umich.edu/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlcVyAiqtmm6wJZcPgcu9s0IVIuJ5QUVeDv96PnEDJC9OloA/viewform If you do not formally cancel within two days of the event, you will receive a late cancellation penalty. For more information on Immersion policies, please visit: https://careercenter.umich.edu/article/handshake-policy-statement
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