Learning an operatic role effectively : A case study of learning an operatic role in a time-saving way both vocally and on stage

This study examines questions about the most effective ways how to learn an operatic role in a relatively short time. The study consists of my own experiences and observations as I was learning the stage cover role of Donna Elvira for the Finnish National Opera in March 2020. I am reflecting my observations of the learning process towards a theoretical framework that is based on literature and interviews of the director Jussi Nikkilä and assistant director Anna Kelo