Greenfinch Light Opera
Greenfinch Light Opera is a new opera/theatre company in Boston, performing operetta and other comedic light opera works. Founded by Patricia Kopko, Madison Sedlor, Harriet Yu-Ti Hung, and Hannah Beth Lucero, Greenfinch's first show will be Victor Herbert's 1911 operetta The Enchantress performed in April 2027.
Auditions
Auditions for our first show will take place in November 2026. If you are interested in auditioning, please review the information below and then sign up for an audition slot using the Sign Up Genius link.
Show Info
The Enchantress
Music by Victor Herbert
Revised Book and Lyrics by Madison Sedlor and Patricia Kopko
Original Lyrics by Harry B. Smith
Original Book by Fred de Gresac
Originally premiered in 1911Show Dates:
Friday, April 9 at 7:00 PM
Saturday, April 10 at 7:00 PM
Sunday, April 11 at 3:00 PMRehearsals and performances will take place at United Parish of Brookline.
15 Marion St, Brookline, MA 02446Synopsis:
Prince Ivan, heir to the throne of the fictional kingdom of Zergovia, attracts numerous royal suitors, including seven princesses and an American heiress, who all hope to gain a royal title through marriage. Meanwhile, Zergovia's Regent Miloch covets the throne and conspires with Minister of War Ozir to remove Prince Ivan. Since Zergovian law requires the prince to marry royalty, they devise a scheme to make him fall in love with a commoner, forcing him to give up his throne. Their plan involves recruiting Vivien Savary, a captivating opera singer to win Ivan’s heart and secure their path to power. Will Miloch and Ozir steal the throne or will love triumph? It's a plot worthy of any Hallmark movie!Production Staff:
Stage Director: Madison Sedlor
Music Director: Harriet Yu-Ti Hung
Choreographer: Hannah Beth Lucero
Producer: Patricia Kopko
Audition Info
All auditions and callbacks will take place at United Parish of Brookline.
15 Marion St, Brookline, MA 02446Audition Dates:
Saturday, November 14 from 12:30-4:30 PM
Thursday, November 19 from 7:30-10:00 PMCallbacks:
Sunday, November 22 from 6:00-10:00 PMAudition Materials:
Please prepare one excerpt from the provided PDFs to sing at your audition. Not all roles have an excerpt, so please pick the one that best fits your voice. Excerpts do not have to be memorized. Sides will be provided at the audition.PDF Audition Excerpts on Google DriveCallbacks will include a short dance call. Different song excerpts will be provided for callbacks.
Roles
Some roles may also have covers/understudies.
The role of Princess Stellina has already been cast.Vivien Savary, Lead, Soprano (D4-A5)
Famous and glamorous American opera singerMoumoute, Supporting, Mezzo-soprano (C4-F5)
Vivien’s aunt, formerly famous and glamorous opera singerMarion Love, Supporting, Mezzo-soprano (A3-E5)
An American heiressPrincess Stellina, Supporting, Soprano (B3-B♭5)
Princess who would rather be an opera singerPrincess Stephanie, Supporting, Soprano, (C#4-A5)
Childhood friend of Ivan's, sweet and caringPrincess Diana, Supporting, Soprano or Mezzo-Soprano (C4-F5)
Princess of Russia, older and more snooty than the other princessesPrincesses, Bit, Soprano or Mezzo-soprano
(All Princesses have dialogue and solo singing)
Princess Poppy
Princess Floria
Princess Hortensia
Princess Bernice
Princess AdreaPrince Ivan, Lead, Tenor (B2-B♭4)
Prince of Zergovia, must marry a princess to become kingTroute, Supporting, Tenor (C3-A4)
Head of the Secret Service, master of disguises, kazoo virtuosoPoff, Supporting, Baritone, (C3-F4)
Prince's Ivan's tutor, has antagonistic bromance with TrouteMilock, Supporting, Baritone (B2-F4)
Regent of Zergovia, enjoys the benefits of ruling Zergovia but not the responsibilitiesOzir, Supporting, any voice part
(No solo singing, sings with chorus)
Minister of War, power hungry and has an eye on the throneChorus/Ensemble, SATB
Artist Stipends
All stage performers and production staff involved in the production of The Enchantress will receive an equal split of the proceeds if there are funds left after expenses have been paid.We believe that pay transparency in the performing arts is vital. As we grow in future seasons, we will work toward being able to guarantee performer stipends for each production.
Sign Up
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About
Greenfinch Light Opera is a new opera/theatre company in Boston, focused on performing operetta. Our first production will be Victor Herbert’s 1911 operetta The Enchantress, taking place in April 2027. Combining elements of musical theatre and opera, our project will be a fully staged, costumed, and choreographed production performed with piano accompaniment.Why Operetta?
Operetta is an under-represented genre in the current performing arts landscape. There is a whole canon of rarely performed American operetta (a direct predecessor of the Broadway musical!), and we want to give it new life and bring it to new audiences.Why The Enchantress?
Though the show is rarely performed these days, The Enchantress includes one of the most famous diva songs, beloved by musical theatre performers and opera singers alike. What soprano hasn't belted out the song known by such various names as "Art is Calling for Me", "The Prima Donna Song", and "I Want to be a Prima Donna".In musical and opera spaces, around three fourths of people who audition are treble voices, often female-identifying, yet most shows performed have casts weighted heavily toward tenor, baritone, and bass roles. One of our goals is to prioritize shows with more opportunities for soprano, mezzo-soprano, and alto singers in named roles. The Enchantress has 11 roles for soprano/mezzo/alto, 4 roles for tenor/baritone/bass, and 1 role for any gender.
Meet the Team
Madison Sedlor (Stage Director) is an actor, director, playwright, and producer who has been part of theatre communities since 2004. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts from SUNY Fredonia, where she developed her skills as a director and taught acting technique to students ages five through eighteen. Her directing debut featured a cast of 55, ranging from first-time performers to fellow theatre students. In 2018, Madison founded Green Buffalo Productions in Buffalo, New York, a theatre company dedicated to developing and producing new work by local playwrights. During her time with the company, she directed and produced numerous original plays, building lasting relationships within the Buffalo theatre community.Since moving to Boston in 2024, Madison has continued working both on and off stage. Last fall, she produced and directed her seventh one-act play festival with the Mystic Players Revival in Medford, featuring five new plays by playwrights from across the country. Madison believes live theatre has a unique ability to bring people from all walks of life together, and she is passionate about creating opportunities for artists and audiences to connect through storytelling.Harriet Yu-Ti Hung (Music Director) is a Taiwanese musician based in Boston, trained in voice, piano, and viola. With experience as a collaborative pianist, vocalist, and orchestral musician, she brings a versatile perspective to musical partnership, with particular sensitivity to phrasing, expression, and ensemble communication. She currently teaches piano, violin, viola, and voice at North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC). Her collaborative piano engagements include Summer Singers at the Hatch Memorial Shell and NEMPAC opera projects, cabaret performances, and community concerts throughout Greater Boston.Harriet holds Graduate Performance Diplomas in Collaborative Piano and Vocal Performance and a Master of Music in Vocal Performance from Longy School of Music of Bard College. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Vocal Performance in Taiwan from National Hsinchu University of Education.Hannah Beth Lucero (Choreographer) is a Boston-based theatre performer and choreographer. She discovered her love for choreographing in college after a lifetime of dancing. Hannah is the choreographer of the annual school musical at Ashland High School. She also regularly performs in community theatre around eastern Massachusetts, and has performed with Reagle Music Theatre, Mass Arts Center, Arlington Friends of the Drama, and Savoyard Light Opera Company. Hannah is a toddler teacher by day. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts from Brandeis University.Patricia Kopko (Producer) is an arts administrator, singer, and handbell musician based in Boston. She has more than ten years of experience working with performing arts and arts education organizations. Currently, she is Director of Advancement Operations at the New England Conservatory of Music (NEC). She has experience in many aspects of fundraising, including gift management, prospect research, grant writing, and donor relations. She has also worked for theatre and opera companies such as Chamber Theatre Productions and MassOpera.As a performer, Patricia is equally at home in opera and musical theatre. In greater Boston, she has performed with Odyssey Opera, Opera del West, and Arlington Friends of the Drama. She is also director of the handbell choir at United Parish of Brookline. She received her Master of Music in Vocal Performance from the Longy School of Music and her Bachelor of Arts in Music and Chemistry from Smith College.
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