Chamber Made Opera and the Victorian Writer's Centre are thrilled to announce a new initiative for 2011: a workshop for aspiring librettists and writers working in contemporary and experimental performance making.

The workshop will comprise a series of practical exercises, robust discussions, and lecture-style lessons, delivered by prolific Australian librettists, composers, conductors, dramaturges and directors.

Confirmed speakers/lecturers include theatre critic, academic and writer, Alison Croggan, Chamber Made Opera resident director, Margaret Cameron, Soprano, Deborah Cheetham, composer, Moya Henderson, Chamber Made Opera resident conductor, Brett Kelly, poet and academic Judith Rodriguez and Chamber Made Opera Artistic Director, David Young.

The week’s activities will also include a ‘speed-dating’ event: a very immediate and practical opportunity for librettists to make contact with composers. This event will provide opportunities for participants to engage in one-on-one conversations with established and well-known composers.

Learning through the direct experiences and lessons learned by these highly regarded practioners, you will follow the transformation of an idea from creation to paper and ultimately out into the world.

THE VICTORIAN WRITER'S CENTRE
The Wheeler Centre for Writing, Books and Ideas
5 - 9 SEPTEMBER 2011 9.30am - 1pm daily
Cost: $40.00 for all four sessions

If you are interested in participating, please contact via email

Applications close at 5pm, Friday 5 August 2011?