About The TrypTych Opera Workshop

TrypTych's mandate is to provide exciting educational opportunities for professional and non-professional performers. The opera workshops have been held since the inception of TrypTych and take place during the fall, winter and summer. The main focus of the workshops is on Contemporary Opera in English.

In the past, a summer opera workshop featured the works of musical theater giants. Workshops include master classes by some of Canada's finest stage directors, conductors, acting coaches, and dance instructors. Previous master class presenters have included Allan Monk, Jeff Hyslop, Richard Ouzounian, Wayne Strongman, Stuart Hamilton, John Hess, John Fanning, Tom Diamond, and Brian Deedrick.

Works have included Rigoletto, Boys from Syracuse, Most Happy Fella, The Tales of Hoffmann, Falstaff, The Telephone, Sorry Wrong Number and La Voix Humaine. In the summer of 2005, TrypTych held a very successful opera workshop production of Britten’s The Beggar’s Opera in Chichester, England.

One of the new initiatives of the opera workshops is to develop original one-act works by Canadian composers as part of the workshop experience.

The TrypTych Opera Workshop is headed by Edward Franko who has been actively involved in the field of opera for over 25 years as a performer, producer, stage director and educator. He passionately shares his love of the artform in a stimulating, fun, and demanding atmosphere.

A TRYPTYCH OPERA WORKSHOP HISTORY

Hamlet - A New Canadian Opera

American Operas in Miniature Workshop
Gallantry, In a Garden, The Boor- Summer 2007

Contemporary Opera Workshop - Old Maid and the Thief/ The Diary of Anne Frank - Winter 2007

American Operas in Minature Workshop-
Mushroom Pizza, A Hand of Bridge, The Stronger- Fall 2006

The Consul Workshop -Winter 2006

The Beggars Opera, Chichester Summer Opera Workshop - Summer 2005

Little Women, Winter 2005

The Telephone TrypTych, Winter 2004

The CONSUL winter 2006

The Boys from Syracuse, Summer 2003

Falstaff, Winter 2003

The Most Happy Fella, Summer 2002

The Tales of Hoffmann, Winter 2002

Stephen Sondheim Workshop, Summer 2001

Rigoletto, Winter 2001

Kurt Weill Workshop, Summer 2000

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TESTIMONIALS!!!!!


"Tryptych Productions has their pulse on the music scene which allows them to offer workshops that excite and challenge amateurs, young artists and professionals alike. No other company could cover both the dark underground of Weill's Weimar Republic and the complex urbanisms of Stephen Sondheim with equal expertise and vigour. The staff is equipped with a staggering wealth of knowledge attained through their experience as both performers, educators and enthusiasts, which enables them to ignite passion for performing and passion for music in each and every participant."

"The two aspects of TrypTych's workshop programs that I find most appealing are, first, the willingness to explore a wide range of musical genres, and second, the unassuming, professional manner in which the workshop participants are taken from first meeting to performance. Similarly, the exchange of knowledge and methods of instruction are straightforward and cordial. There is a great mix of learning and fun. The combined skills and experience of the TrypTych staff are clearly beneficial to the performers. The overall philosophy of exploration, good humour and mutual respect made both workshop experiences enjoyable and rewarding. Where else can you perform Weill, Verdi and Sondheim, all with the same company?"

"This workshop was a real growth experience for me. In only two weeks, the "TrypTych Trio" taught me more about music-making than I had learned over the past year. The combination of masterclasses (and the quality of the people who led the masterclasses) and an intense hands-on experience (culminating in a live performance) enabled me to explore new ways of thinking about music and new ways of interpreting it. The lessons I learned in the workshop are ones that I will be able to put to use no matter where my career takes me. A great experience!"

"The Sondheim workshop gave me a wonderful opportunity to go beyond my own comfort zone in acting , and in making the text be real. I had a great time with the leaders and participants and learned from each of them as well. Both of the vocal masterclasses were terrific."

"The workshop was in a word was amazing! There was such a great energy in the air. Something special happens when budding artists eager to learn mix with professionals who are not only passionate about what they do, but also passionate about sharing their knowledge and experience. This is very evident with TrypTych. I laughed a lot, I learned a lot, I grew a lot. I walked away richened by my experience and hungry for more!"