Stephanie Acraman

Experience

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  Freelance Performer

  Jan 1990 - now

  Singer

  Stephanie is a Singer of great versatility, and experience. Specialising in Operatic and Jazz genres, she has the ability to engage an audience completely, to transform an event into an experience.

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  The Music Practice

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2012

  Singing Tutor

  Singing Tutor.

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  New Zealand Opera

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2006

  Soprano

  - Lead role of Fiordiligi in Mozart's Cosi Fan Tutte (NZ MainStage Tour)- Lead role of Mary in Michael Williams' The Prodigal Child

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  Opera Australia

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2011

  Soprano/Opera Ed
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  The 7 Sopranos

  Jan 2005 - Aug 2014

  Soprano

  The 7Sopranos has taken Stephanie to many varied events, and locations. Singing both solo and ensemble items, the 7Sopranos offer a sublime and exciting experience in Opera, for the connoisseur or the novice listener.

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  Alexander Productions

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2007

  Role of Kitty Hart - Dead Man Walking
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  Just Voices - Choir of the Sydney Legal Precinct

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2011

  Director
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  SCEGGS Darlinghurst

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2013

  Vocal Tutor

  Peripatetic Tutor of High School aged students, specialising in HSC preparation.

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  University of Waikato

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

  Soprano - Masterclass Tutor
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  WotOpera

  Jan 2009 - Aug 2014

  Project Director

  WotOpera is a very exciting project that travels to high schools around Australia, teaching students from all backgrounds the structure of writing an opera, from libretto, score, costuming and lights to staging, casting and performance.

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  The Belles

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2012

  Singer

  Founding member of The Belles Jazz Vocal Trio - Specialising in the great songs of the wartime era with 3 sassy gals, performing to Big Band or Backing Track accompaniment.

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  Sydney Philharmonia Choirs

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  Soprano Soloist
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  Stephanie Acraman

  Jan 2010 - now

  Classical Music Consultant to Corporate

  In this role, I work as a freelancer with various organisations and companies providing event outcomes with strong theatrical components. Liaising with the organisations, and engaging suitable artists, venues, and production specialists is the basis for the project work I conduct. It is very satisfying to help corporate organisations see new ways to celebrate their staff, achievements, and company as a whole in new and exciting ways that challenge your standard corporate event.Various event locations included Yangon (Myanmar), Singapore, Hong Kong (Rugby 7s), Bali (Indonesia), Dubai (UAE), Fiji, Siem Reap (Cambodia), Hanoi and Da Nang (Vietnam). Show less

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  Fat Lady Productions

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2024

  Director/Producer

  FatLady Productions is a production company that promotes and connects artists with producers, theatre companies, corporate clients and festivals. With over 35 years in the industry of performance, and a solid understanding of the theatre and corporate world, FatLady provides the link that is greatly needed in the performance/production sector, with a particular interest in Operatic, Pop-Opera, Jazz and Musical Theatre.Current Projects include:Pleasure Opera - an Operatic/Burlesque fusion showLady Butterfly - an Operatic Carnival with stilt dancers and contemporary danceMiss Sabine La Roux - Jazz Diva of the FortiesPlease contact our Director Steph Acraman at info@fatladyproductions.com for more information. Show less

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  The Juniper Passion - Opera

  Jun 2011 - Jul 2011

  The role of Jessie - Soprano

  The Italian tour of Michael F. Williams Opera, The Juniper Passion takes place through June 2013. The Amphitheatre at Monte Cassini is our opening venue, with other performances taking place in Roma, Frosinone and Genzano. Check out the link for more information, and how to purchase the CD recording of the opera.http://thejuniperpassion.webs.comYou can also join our funding group is you are interested in supporting this exciting work.http://www.boosted.org.nz/projects/the-juniper-passion Show less

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  The University of Waikato

  Jul 2016 - Mar 2021

  Excited to be taking up this role with a stunning group of students, and staff at this diverse and dynamic Conservatorium. Lecturer in Classical and Music Theatre Vocal Studies

  • Head of Voice

    Jul 2016 - Mar 2021

  • Head of Voice/Head of Performance Studies - Senior Lecturer

    Jul 2016 - Mar 2021
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  Co-Opera

  Aug 2021 - Mar 2024

  Artistic Director
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  University of Adelaide

  Mar 2022 - now

  Vocal Technique Teacher - Elder Conservatorium of Music

  Vocal Technique teacher at the Elder Conservatorium of Music - Bachelor of Music Theatre course- Bachelor of Music (Advanced) Classical Voice course- Open Music AcademyThrough weekly sessions we explore how vocal technique contributes to storytelling, and overall performance. We explore methods of analysing text and character, and how our vocal production affects, and enhances our delivery in these areas. I incorporate stagecraft, and movement so that artists can learn that these are interwoven for a successful stage/theatre performer. Show less