COMMISSIONING CONSIDERATIONS
>> Works/Proposals that challenge and expand upon traditional tropes and stereotypes of Western classical “opera”.
>> Works/Proposals for 4 singers & 4 instrumentalists max and as few as 1-4 performers.
>> Works/Proposals with instrumentation of vocalists/actors, percussion, saxophone, and clarinet preferred with possible additions of violin, cello, piano and/or electronics. Other instruments or instrumentation options must be discussed.
>> Works/Proposals that are interdisciplinary, and can include actors, dancers, video artists, immersive sound, special collaborations, and other ideas that involve artistic and/or cultural exchange.
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>> We DO NOT accept works/proposals with orchestra or chorus. (Proposed works must not exceed 8 performers total, singers & instrumentalists.)
>> We DO NOT accept works/proposals with piano reductions of orchestra scores.
>> We DO NOT accept works/proposals for composers performing their own work. We are an ensemble and want works custom tailored to our artists’ abilities.
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We are not currently accepting submissions for new projects. You may email artistic @ guerillaopera .org with any questions. Please do not email us with scores, librettos or proposals unless requested.