Covid19 has hit the Arts Community Theatre hard.
In particular, there is no relief in sight for musical theatre, because as yet there are no clear guidelines for rehearsing and performing in a safe way.
In addition, financially viable productions will be impossible until restrictions on audience numbers are relaxed and the community is confident about returning to theatres.
Rockdale Opera had hoped for a modest production on our scheduled November dates, but this is looking less and less likely now.
With no income for the foreseeable future, but with annual fixed overheads still to be paid, we appeal to you, our loyal audience, to help keep us afloat during this difficult time.
Any contribution, no matter how small, will be greatly appreciated.
We sincerely thank you for your support and understanding and very much look forward to being able to share more positive news with you in the near future.
Kind regards,
Rockdale Opera Company
Please note: Rockdale Opera Company is not a registered charity.
ABN: 70362118183
In particular, there is no relief in sight for musical theatre, because as yet there are no clear guidelines for rehearsing and performing in a safe way.
In addition, financially viable productions will be impossible until restrictions on audience numbers are relaxed and the community is confident about returning to theatres.
Rockdale Opera had hoped for a modest production on our scheduled November dates, but this is looking less and less likely now.
With no income for the foreseeable future, but with annual fixed overheads still to be paid, we appeal to you, our loyal audience, to help keep us afloat during this difficult time.
Any contribution, no matter how small, will be greatly appreciated.
We sincerely thank you for your support and understanding and very much look forward to being able to share more positive news with you in the near future.
Kind regards,
Rockdale Opera Company
Please note: Rockdale Opera Company is not a registered charity.
ABN: 70362118183
ROCKDALE OPERA COMPANY'S 2020 SEASON postponed until further notice
It is with great sadness that the ROC Committee has reluctantly made the decision to cancel the May production of H.M.S. Pinafore due to the current global coronavirus pandemic and the guidelines issued by health authorities.
The health and safety of our performers, musicians, audiences and all associated with our productions is of the utmost importance. With the uncertainty and rapidly changing health situation we felt that we had no other option. We hope to be able to present H.M.S. Pinafore in 2021.
For those who have already purchased tickets, we will be arranging refunds in due course.
Unfortunately, due to the uncertainty of this constantly evolving situation we have also taken the very difficult decision to cancel the rest of our 2020 program (our Die Fledermaus Gala Concert and The Magic Flute).
We thank you for your support and we hope to see you back at Rockdale Town Hall as soon as this crisis is over. Further announcements will appear here on our website.
In the meantime, stay safe and well.
The health and safety of our performers, musicians, audiences and all associated with our productions is of the utmost importance. With the uncertainty and rapidly changing health situation we felt that we had no other option. We hope to be able to present H.M.S. Pinafore in 2021.
For those who have already purchased tickets, we will be arranging refunds in due course.
Unfortunately, due to the uncertainty of this constantly evolving situation we have also taken the very difficult decision to cancel the rest of our 2020 program (our Die Fledermaus Gala Concert and The Magic Flute).
We thank you for your support and we hope to see you back at Rockdale Town Hall as soon as this crisis is over. Further announcements will appear here on our website.
In the meantime, stay safe and well.
SEVENTY YEARS AT ROCKDALE OPERA COMPANY - AVAILABLE NOW!
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Our 70th Anniversary Commemorative Book is available now for purchase...
$25 for a walk down memory’s lane covering 70 glorious years at Rockdale opera - information, photos, statistics, tributes and reminiscences! and YOU could be in it! The book can be purchased at our upcoming productions, mailed (Postage $5) or picked up from the Committee by arrangement. Contact us at rocopinfo@tpg.com.au for your copy today! |
ROCKDALE OPERA COMPANY CO PATRONS DANIEL SUMEGI & JOSÉ CARBÓ
A message from Daniel Sumegi“As Australia’s oldest opera company, Rockdale Opera Company has provided a much needed platform for young aspiring professionals to ‘tread the boards’ alongside the people that make up the bulk of the company - the true opera lovers. I made my solo debut at Rockdale 31 years ago as Fiorello in The Barber of Seville alongside the beautiful Deborah Riedel. Having then sung in four other productions with ROC in my early days, I moved out into the wider vocal world - where I have proudly been singing professionally since 1988.
Rockdale Opera Company is very much a community organisation and has been generously supported by the Rockdale City Council for many generations.The word ‘Rockdale’ resonates so powerfully throughout the operatic family and I sincerely hope this invaluable cornerstone of our culture continues to flourish”. |
A message from José Carbó"As an up and coming singer, I was fortunate to have performed five roles with the company. Since establishing my professional career, I now consider it an honour and a responsibility to ensure there continues to be a platform which will enable the company to further prosper and adapt to the requirements and demands of present day live operatic entertainment. It is vital we succeed so future generations of singers can continue to have the opportunity and a platform where they can learn their trade and ply their craft and gain much needed and valuable performance experience, as I and all that came before me have had."
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