What does it take to stage manage a grand opera like the Ring Cycle?

Anna Frey will present us with a glimpse of her successful career as a stage manager, having wrangled singers, musicians, stagehands and digital sets in the Ring Cycles in Bendigo, Brisbane and in Erl (Austria) in the last few years.

Anna Frey, an Austrian-born Stage Manager and fervent Opera Enthusiast, discovered her passion for music at a young age. Throughout her studies at the Conservatorium in Innsbruck, Anna actively participated in orchestras, bands, and the school choir. It was during this time that she realised her true calling lay behind the scene. Consequently, Anna pursued an undergraduate degree in Economics from the British Open University, followed by a Master's in Cultural and Event Management in Kufstein, Austria. In late 2020, Anna embarked on her professional journey with Tiroler Festspiele Erl, starting as a Technical Assistant before swiftly ascending to Stage Manager the following year. Her inaugural show call was 'Rheingold,' marking the beginning of her involvement in a series of three Ring Cycles. Anna's expertise extends across borders, as she seamlessly navigates between Austria and Australia, contributing her skills to esteemed institutions such as Melbourne Opera, Opera Australia, and Volksoper Vienna.

The presentation will be followed by refreshments.

Cost: Members $35, Guests $40, Students $25

Bookings: https://www.wagnermelb.org.au/book-now/p/managing-the-stage-2024