New Lyric Operatic Company

Membership

1. How can I join?

   Visit our 'Join Us' page for a step by step guide to joining of the company!

2. How much does it cost to be a member of New Lyric Operatic Company?

   Fees for the company are as follows:

   £40 for regular members

   £25 for students

   £10 Non-playing membership (this type of membership does not include performance in major productions)

3. How old do I have to be in order to be a member of New Lyric?

   You must be at least 16 years of age to join the company.

4. Are there any other costs involved in being a member?

   Members are sometime expected to purchase necessary dancewear, small items of costume. Also, if productions are selected to tour then an extra fee may also be required.

5. What type of people join New Lyric?

   New Lyric boasts an extensive from a huge mix of backgrounds. Locals of varying ages, from varied working backgrounds and mixed levels of experience come together to celebrate a shared passion for musical theatre. Whilst we do expect members do be proficient to a certain level in terms of music and movement skills, our company exists for members to be able to extend themselves and meet likeminded performers. So get involved today!

Rehearsals

1. When are rehearsals?

   Rehearsals are subject to the specific production, but traditionally singing rehearsals are usually every Tuesday evening, and dancing rehearsals (approaching a show) every Thursday evening, both at 7:30 p.m.

2. How are rehearsals structured?

   Again, this depends heavily on the production involved. However, typically towards the beginning of the rehearsal period, practice will be split up into the three seperate disciplines: singing, dancing and acting, with a member of the production teaming leading each. Material is then pieced together gradually until whole runs of the show are used to tidy and tighten the production, ready for the theatre!

   The production week is always a busy and exciting time. Performers will be expected to attend a band call, a technical and dress rehearsal aswell as taking part in microphone checks where relevant. 

Performance

1. How often does the company produce performance work?

   Traditionally, New Lyric produces one large production each year, however, we also boast an extensive concert programme and occasionally produce a smaller scale production.