Welsh National Opera is looking for two male performers to participate in a new production of Cole Porter’s Kiss me, Kate this Autumn. We are looking for covers (understudies) for the roles of Harrison Howell and Harry Trevor/Baptista.

Cover rehearsals will be between 19 September and 15 October at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff, and on tour in Liverpool and Bristol.

Performances to be covered are listed overleaf. Performances outside the cover rehearsal period (19 September to 15 October) can be covered from the candidates’ home base and no attendance on tour is required outside these dates, unless called to perform.

Role breakdowns for each cover are as follows:

Harrison Howell

Playing age 50+, does not sing. Dignified gentleman from Georgia, very political, sometimes played as a general or retired general. He is a little stuffy and kind of a hick and can have a bit of a Southern accent. He is engaged to Lilli Vanessi.

Harry Trevor / Baptista

Harry Trevor—50+, sings in the ensemble (optional). He is an actor who appears mostly in The Shrew as Katherine and Bianca’s father, Baptista. He has mainly Shakespearean dialogue.

Auditions & Applications
Auditions will be held on Monday 4 July in Cardiff.
Application is by CV (which must include a photograph).Please email CVs to Kathryn Joyce – kathryn.joyce@wno.org.uk - by Friday 24 June.

Performance Dates: